Grafik Tasarımı Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08:2166.06

ISCO 08:2166.06

• The aim of the Graphic Design program is to educate professional graphic designers who can undertake any project in the fields of typography and print graphic design, and develop solutions for problems that arise during the design process. They are trained to ensure that the design process results in a design that is compatible with the environment and society, and sustainable.
• The goal of the Graphic Design program is to produce professional designers who are competent in the field of graphic design by organizing typography, form, visual design, printing processes, packaging, illustration, and other required knowledge in visual communication.

• In the Graphic Design Department, education and training are conducted in a formal manner. Mandatory courses determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) are delivered through distance education. All other courses are conducted face-to-face. The curriculum of the department consists of both theoretical and practical courses. Theoretical courses are conducted in classrooms, while practical courses take place in computer laboratories and workshops. Additionally, students are required to complete a 60-day summer internship.
• Graduates of Graphic Design can work in various fields such as publishing houses like newspapers, magazines, and publishing companies, as well as advertising agencies, graphic agencies, printing houses, and packaging companies. Moreover, they can also work in the advertising and promotion departments of private sector companies as well as public institutions and organizations.

• Defines fundamental concepts and their implications in the field of Graphic Design.
• Describes the societal and social function of Graphic Design.
• Plans the relationship between target audience and visual design.
• Applies past and current techniques of Graphic Design with the required competency for design.
• Designs with appropriate combinations considering interactions with other disciplines in Graphic Design.
• Behaves in accordance with societal, cultural, scientific, and professional ethical values during the design process related to Graphic Design.
• Knows and uses quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health, and safety issues to the extent required by the field.
• Organizes comprehensive design processes in individual or group work in Graphic Design, implementing planned tasks as desired and on time.
• Actively utilizes the knowledge acquired in Graphic Design in higher academic education processes or in relation to a different field discipline.
• Expresses theoretical and practical knowledge in Graphic Design using appropriate presentation and communication techniques.
• Uses a foreign language at least at the B1 general level of the European Language Portfolio with colleagues in the profession.
• Uses basic computer software and graphic design programs, as well as information and communication technologies, as required by Graphic Design.
• Follows current developments in the field of Graphic Design and reflects them in their work in line with lifelong learning principles.

• Literacy skills
• Digital literacy
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn skills
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Cultural awareness and expression skills
• Visual and auditory communication skills
• Creative thinking and innovation skills
• Technology-focused communication skills

• Assessment and evaluation methods, types of exams, and their contributions to the course grade are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles set by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).
• Various methods such as assignments, projects, applications, midterm exams, and final exams are used in assessment and evaluation.
• Letter and/or numerical grading systems are used to evaluate student success.

For the preservation of the quality of higher education programs:

• YÖK (Higher Education Council) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, training, and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.
• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" belonging to higher education institutions, prepared annually within the framework of criteria determined by YÖK, are published. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations conducted for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance for undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Establishment and Approval of Educational Programs:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes of each program to be acquired by students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

1.3. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programs is approved by the relevant Council of Deans, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes to be acquired by students in each undergraduate program are conducted according to the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

3. Certification: Students registered in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" prepared by YÖKAK (Higher Education Quality Board) for the previous year into the Information System at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions given by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also demonstrate that the qualifications of programs are ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by legislation.

• Graduation from high schools or equivalent institutions approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements of higher education institutions' undergraduate programs.
• 2Taking the central exam administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) according to the procedures and principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).
• Obtaining a sufficient score in the central exam administered by ÖSYM for programs admitting students through special talent exams determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), and passing the special talent exam.
• Being placed in undergraduate programs that are continuation of the fields completed by associate degree graduates through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) administered by ÖSYM according to the procedures and principles determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

• Those who hold a bachelor's degree may continue their education in master's programs, and if they meet the relevant requirements, they may also be admitted to doctoral programs and artistic proficiency programs based on their bachelor's degree.
• Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institutions where they are enrolled. Students enrolled in double major programs may take courses simultaneously from two diploma programs and, if successful, receive two separate bachelor's degrees.
• Graduates of the Graphic Design department can work in advertising agencies, graphic design companies, printing houses, publishing houses, packaging companies, advertising departments of other private sector companies, and similar fields of activity

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transition between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer at Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Education

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Board

The qualification remains continuously valid.