Graduate School | Department of Printmaking | Proficiency in Art in Printmaking

Last Updated: 21/09/2026

Printmaking Department Art Proficiency Program is the first art Proficiency program in printmaking field in our country. The purpose of this program, is to provide the needs of upper level academics for country needs, to do research and investigations at universal level to establish the printmaking literature and create opportunities for students who wish to improve their expertise in this area. In order to achieve the program's objectives, as well as practical courses of Contemporary Art; Experimental Print Practises, Text of Criticism, Contemporary Art Comments and courses such as Research Methods in Social Sciences are also aimed at theoretical competence. In addition, one of the objectives of the program is to create an environment in which students can develop after their undergraduate education and do modern and experimental applications themselves using the most appropriate methods and techniques to produce original works. . Students are supported and encouraged by department for national and international competitions and participation. Our students have received several awards in printmaking and painting area.

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.
General admission requirements stated under Info on the Institution on this website are being applied 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.

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.
Students with an MA/MS degree are required to successfully complete a minimum of 7 courses, not less than 52,5 ECTS credits; with a minimum of 60 ECTS credits, conduct art related work such as prepare thesis, participate in art exhibitions, concerts/recitals, perform on stage; on the other hand, students without an MA/MS degree are required to successfully complete a minimum of 14 courses not less than 105 ECTS credits. Both groups of students are required to the Seminar course, successfully complete doctorate work and have a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 and no letter grades lower than CC and no YT, DZ grades.

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

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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.


ASSOC. PROF. ÖZGÜR UĞUZ
ASSOC. PROF. ÖZGÜR UĞUZ