Graduate School | Department of Sculpture | Master of Arts (MA) in Sculpture

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

The Department of Sculpture, which started its educational life in 1990, with the support of its expert academic staff and experienced technicians in the field, trains creative and original artists who can work with all kinds of materials and techniques, combining the technological innovations required by the era with traditional methods. Students have the opportunity to work in various workshops such as stone, metal, wood, jewelry, basic sculpture, anatomy, polyester, and bronze casting, realizing their designs without concern for cost. The department teaches students various techniques of art in workshops that have safe and healthy working conditions.

With a contemporary educational approach, the Department of Sculpture ensures that students can use all kinds of materials, tools, and equipment they will need in the design and creativity processes through theoretical knowledge and practical work. Thanks to the close relationships established with the world of science and art, the department offers students the opportunity to work on real-world art problems and collaborate with institutions that support these studies. Exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and competitions organized within the Department of Sculpture support the professional and artistic development of students. Furthermore, students are encouraged to be recognized nationally and internationally and to win awards.

The Master of Fine Arts with Thesis Program in the Department of Sculpture, aims to train researchers and artists who can identify and analyze current problems related to contemporary art and sculpture and develop innovative solutions to these problems. The program offers students the opportunity to deeply explore their research areas and develop their conceptual problem-solving skills to an advanced level. By highlighting the importance of art in societal development, and considering the later development of sculpture art in our country compared to other art forms, the program aims to contribute to the development of young people's creative personalities without changing them, to support contemporaneity and research, and to provide a foundational education for all these. The program ensures conditions for students to make their unique mark in the field of art.

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.

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;
Type ofmidtermand finalassessments(exams, homework,practice, etc.) and theweightpercentageis determinedbythe courseteacher.Foreach courseat leastone midtermandfinalexamcan be donein writing,such asthe initiativeof the instructormay be asked topracticethe exam.Assessmentsfor the periodlessthan 40%contribution tothe successscore,can not bemore than 60%.The lastevaluation,the overalllevel of successof all studentsinthatcourse, taking into considerationoneletter gradesare determined bythe instructor, astaff member.Alsoin addition toexaminations,Question& Answer,Observation, Application-Exercise,ProblemSolving,ProjectDesignandlaterwiththeapplications,evaluationcan be made.

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 a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 52,5 ECTS credits, take the required seminar and the Field Specialization courses and write and defend a Master’s Thesis, have a minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC, YT and no YZ, DZ grades.

To be awarded a Master's Degree with Thesis, students must successfully complete at least seven courses, a seminar course, specialisation courses, and a master's thesis, corresponding to a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. To qualify for graduation, students must obtain a grade of Satisfactory (YT) or CC or above in all courses, achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, successfully defend their thesis before an examination committee, publish at least one article in a peer-reviewed journal or one paper in a peer-reviewed conference related to their field of study, and satisfy all other graduation requirements prescribed by the programme.

Students who successfully fulfil all programme requirements are awarded a Master's Degree Diploma in Master of Arts (MA) in Sculpture.. Graduates obtain a Level 7 (Master's Degree) qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Our students who graduate from our Master's program can access a wide range of employment by using their artistic skills, creativity and technical knowledge in different ways. They can continue their artistic production as a professional sculptor, plan an academic career, or find the opportunity to work in various sectors where art and design are important by blending the knowledge and skills they have gained in our department with a field they are particularly interested in. Our program provides a framework that enables students to conduct innovative work and lead in their fields of expertise by embracing artistic, academic and technological innovations. This comprehensive education provides students with the broad perspective and in-depth expertise necessary to make an impactful mark in the world of arts and sciences. Our graduates have proven themselves over the years as effective and successful professionals in a variety of roles in the artistic, academic and economic fields.

Graduates of Master's Degree programmes with a thesis are eligible to apply for Doctoral (PhD) or Proficiency in Arts programmes in accordance with the relevant legislation governing graduate education.


PROF. RAHMİ ATALAY
ASSOC. PROF. SONER ÖZDEMİR