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  3. Proficiency in Art in Graphic Design
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Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Department of Graphic Arts, founded in 1985, educates creative designers who can deal with any problems about visual design and use modern equipment competently and effectively. The students are given the opportunities to realize all the projects they implement within the school via a printmaking workshop, a computer lab developed in terms of software and hardware, screen-printing workshop, offset printing units, a photo studio and darkroom. Developments in the world, especially in communication technologies, have brought the countries and cultures much closer to each other. These developments have increased the importance of promotion and advertising twice as much. Graphic Design Department, which prepares contemporary education program by the help of conceptual courses, based on theory and practice, facilitating students to develop problem solving ability throughout the process of design and manufacturing, achieves this by intensive computer and Internet use. Students go through all the stages from conceptual design to printed material by carrying out. Through the close relationship tied up with the market, Department of Graphic Design creates an atmosphere to encourage students by having them face with real design problems to involve in institution-supported projects to be adapted in real life. Furthermore, students' participation in both national and international design competitions are encouraged and supported by the university. As a result of this stimulating environment, many students of the department have won numerous awards in different design fields, such as posters, magazine covers, packaging design, photography and printmaking, both in the country and abroad. 

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Admission to graduate programmes is governed by the relevant legislation on graduate education, the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations, and the admission requirements announced by the relevant Graduate School. Depending on the programme, admission decisions may take into account the Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) score, foreign language proficiency, undergraduate or graduate grade point average, written scientific assessment examination, interview, portfolio, and/or other programme-specific selection criteria.
Candidates who are offered admission must complete their registration within the deadlines announced by the relevant Graduate School and submit all required documentation. Admission through horizontal transfer is carried out in accordance with the Anadolu University Regulation on Graduate Education and Examinations and the procedures established by the relevant Graduate School. The application and admission procedures for international applicants are conducted in accordance with the admission requirements and supporting documentation approved by the Senate of Anadolu University.

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.

All students enrolled at Anadolu University are assigned a faculty academic advisor to provide guidance and support throughout their studies. Academic advisors offer counselling from the beginning of the student's academic programme until graduation, assisting students with academic, administrative, and other matters related to university life. In particular, advisors provide guidance during course registration and course selection processes, monitor students' academic progress, and support them in making informed decisions regarding their educational pathways.
For further information, please refer to the Academic Advising Directive of Anadolu University.

The programme is delivered in face-to-face / blended mode. Students are enrolled on the programme as (full-time / part-time) 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.

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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

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To be awarded a Proficiency in Arts degree, students must fulfil the same coursework and ECTS requirements as those of the doctoral programme (240 ECTS credits for students admitted with a Master's degree and 300 ECTS credits for students admitted with a Bachelor's degree). In addition to the artistic thesis, students must successfully complete and publicly present artistic works such as an exhibition, project, recital, concert, performance, or equivalent artistic production before an examination committee.
To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, and have at least one article published or formally accepted for publication in an indexed peer-reviewed journal.
The students will conduct original research and prepare a dissertation, then make an oral defense of their completed research. Students require about four years beyond the Master's degreecomplete a Ph.D. program.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Doctoral Degree (PhD) Diploma in Proficiency in Art in Graphic Design.. Graduates obtain a Level 8 (Doctoral Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Graduates can be researchers in their field; they can also work in many commercial institutions like advertisement agencies, publication institutions, graphic design studios, digital production companies, design departments of television and broadcasting industry.

The Doctoral Degree (PhD) represents Level 8, the highest academic qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF). Accordingly, there is no higher academic degree following the completion of a doctoral programme. Graduates may pursue academic careers as faculty members, researchers, or continue their scholarly development through postdoctoral research programmes at national or international higher education and research institutions.

ASSIST. PROF. DR. MEHTAP UYGUNGÖZ
ASSOC. PROF. DİLEK ERDOĞAN AYDIN
ASSIST. PROF. DR. MEHTAP UYGUNGÖZ

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