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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Under favour of technology, visual design tools have swiftly developed and this situation has led to change the understanding of design and caused creation of new approaches. In accordance with these changes Visual Design Communication Programme has aimed to use suitable visual language and find solution to the problems.The programmes  aim is to train designers who can link theoretical and practical knowledge and follow social and artistic changes. During the programme, in line with the targets set by the individual and the group, organisation of national and international exhibition, participation to the competitions and festivals is targeted. Visual Design Communication Programme also aimed  to be a member of national and international institutions, arrange student exchange programmes and organisation of artistic events.

The mission of the Visual Communication Design Department is to understand the problems of visual communication design and to train qualified human resources in this field. aims to train designers.

Vision of Visual Communication Design Department; To educate students who have the ability to produce scientific, innovative, original and universal creative products that follow technology in the fields of visual arts and design. In the next few years, it is planned to be known internationally both for its qualified graduates and its academic staff. It is expected that our students who will graduate from the department will perform important studies both in the sector and in the academic field.

Admission to the programme is based on the relevant higher education legislation and the central placement procedures administered by the Centre for Assessment, Selection and Placement (ÖSYM). Candidates who are offered a place in the programme must complete their registration within the deadlines announced in the University's academic calendar and registration announcements, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To complete final registration, candidates must satisfy all general and programme-specific admission requirements. Admission through horizontal transfer is conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation and the principles established by the relevant academic unit. The application and admission procedures for international students are carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation.
General admission requirements stated under Info on the Institution on this website are beingapplied to start this programme.

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the relevant higher education legislation, the University's regulations governing education, examinations and assessment, and the institutional principles for exemption and credit transfer. Students may apply, within the specified deadlines, for exemption and credit transfer based on courses successfully completed at another higher education institution or on equivalent prior learning. Applications are evaluated by the relevant board or commission with due consideration of course content, credit/ECTS values, grades obtained, and their compatibility with the curriculum and learning outcomes of the relevant programme.
Depending on the degrees awarded, theoretical or practical courses taken as part of a degree (completed or not completed) may lead to recognition of these as prior learning by the programme administration. The students who have taken courses in another institution in Turkey or abroad can ask for credit and grade transfer. The executive boards of relevant programme will decide on the courses to be transferred covering students' entire academic program once and for all with the condition that the request for transfer be made within the first week of the academic year, the requests cannot be repeated.

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The programme is delivered in open and distance mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as students. Teaching and learning activities are conducted in accordance with the programme curriculum, including the semester structure, scheduled class hours, practical components, and, where applicable, online learning environments.

Examinations and course passing are governed by the Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Regulations on Education and Examinations, the Implementation Principles for Education and Examinations in the Open Education, Faculty, and the Principles of the Student Evaluation System in the Open Education Faculty.

Through the examination page, you can find detailed information on;

  • Examination procedures and organisation
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  • Announcement of results
  • Appeals procedures for examination results

Further details on assessment methods and course passing criteria are available on the Student Evaluation System page.


A variety of assessment methods such as mid-term(s), assignment(s), exercise(s), project(s), practice(s), and a final exam are implemented in the programme. Assessment methods may include classical test(s), multiple-choice test(s), homework(s), performance evaluation(s), and product evaluation(s). In order to graduate from the programme, cumulative GPA must be minimum 2.00. A course grade is constituted by evaluating the above stated elements and given by using letters. Letter grades and their associated coefficients are as follows;

Grade Coefficient
AA 4,0
AB 3,7
BA 3,3
BB 3,0
BC 2,7
CB 2,3
CC 2,0
CD 1,7
DC 1,3
DD 1,0
FF 0,0

A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.
A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

To be awarded a Bachelor's Degree, students must successfully complete all compulsory and elective courses specified in the curriculum of the programme in which they are enrolled, together with any required internship, practical training, project, or other academic requirements. To qualify for graduation, students must successfully complete at least 240 ECTS credits, have no failed courses, achieve the minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) specified in the relevant regulations (at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale), and fulfil all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.
A student is required to successfully complete the designated program of courses meet a minimum of 240 ECTS credit requirement and have a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 and no FF, DZ or YZ grades.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Bachelor's Degree Diploma in Visual Communication Design Graduates obtain a Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Program graduates are Visual Communication Designers, both in various public institutions and in the private sector (Advertising agencies, Visual Communication Design studios, Photo studios, Printing houses, Newspapers and magazines, Web design agencies, E-commerce portals, Advertising and marketing departments of companies, e-learning of companies. departments) Graphic Design, Advertising agencies, Artist (painting, sculpture, plastic arts...), Copywriter, Photographer, Visual Presentation Specialist, Media Relations, Design (multimedia, graphic, sound...) and Freelance (Freelance) can work in different environments.

Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for Master's Degree programmes (with or without a thesis) in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education and the admission requirements of the receiving higher education institution.
May apply to master's or doctorate programmes in any field or proficiency in fine arts programmes

Program Academic Coordinator
PROF. DR. KAMİL ÇEKEROL
Assist. Coord. Of Ac. Prog
ASSOC. PROF. DR. MELTEM CEMİLOĞLU

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