Graduate School | Department of Graphic Arts | Master of Arts (MA) Degree

Founded in 1985, Institute of Fine Arts aims to train creative designers who are able to solve any kind of visual communication problems and who have the proficiency to use the contemporary facilities efficiently. For their projects, students are allowed to use well-maintained studios, such as a printmaking studio, a state of art computer lab facilitated by the latest software and hardware- a silkscreen studio, an offset lithography printing house, a photography studio with dark rooms in its own constitution. Today the progress in the communication technology has brought countries and cultures closer to one another. This development put emphasis on communication and advertisement. Institute of Social Sciences trains students to use the computer and WEB in the most efficient way. Institute of Social Sciences identifies and trains the students in design and production process by using contemporary techniques. The program aims to teach and train in theory, application and conceptual problem solving. The students go through the process from conceptual design stage to finished printed material. Students are encouraged to be involved in sponsored projects. These experiences help students learn how to deal with real-life problems related to their careers. Furthermore, students'' participation in design competitions are encouraged and supported by the school. 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.