AAGraphic Design
| Study location | Türkiye, Izmir |
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| Type | Associate Degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | Turkish |
| Awards | AA |
| Tuition fee | US$3,000 per year |
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| Application fee | US$50 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | Turkish TÖMER Level C1 or Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Proficiency Test 71 or Yaşar University Turkish FLAT Examination 65 |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
The Department of Graphic Design offers students an education in graphic design, which is primarily based on art and design work. It focuses on training students and giving them the experience to be able to apply strong design principles to their work, in line with national and international forums. It develops students’ skills in project implementation, enables them to nurture their creativity, and encourages them to combine an understanding of aesthetics with their knowledge learned. Classrooms, graphic studios, and specially designed study rooms are all equipped with advanced technology (hardware and software) to support students in reaching their full potential in creativity and design at an international level. The Graphic Design Department is unique in being the only such programme to offer hands-on experience of the Maxon Cinema 4d three dimensional design software, which is widely used by the advertising and graphic design sector. Students are also able to share their knowledge and advertising design experience through the Yaşar
Agency.
Programme structure
Art based courses such as Art Theory, Basic Photography, Typography, Design, Graphic Design, Three Dimensional Design, Lithography, and Multimedia Projects are all offered to students studying on the programme.
Career opportunities
Graphic designers, who have graduated from the Department of Graphic Design, can find work as web designers, illustration experts, multimedia operators, creative directors or animation designers at advertising agencies, media organisations and at the advertising departments of companies and institutions.