Görsel İletişim Tasarımı Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The Visual Communication Design Department aims to integrate traditional methods with contemporary education techniques, combining software with design and information technologies with creativity. In addition to contemporary design education, the department aims to train competent designers equipped with professional ethics and moral understanding. Through the education provided, the goal is to foster an awareness of design that includes not only universal aspects but also local, authentic, and folkloric traditional Anatolian cultural assets.

Design is a synthesis that emerges from the accumulation of cultural dynamics shaping it. It gains identity and meaning as long as it remains original and carries traces of the designer’s personality.

Education and training are conducted through formal education. The applied courses in the department curriculum are carried out in the Visual Communication Design Mac laboratories, while theoretical courses are taught in faculty classrooms.

• Possess sufficient academic, cultural, artistic, and technical knowledge in social sciences and arts disciplines related to visual communication design and can apply this knowledge to projects and applications in the field.
• Are aware of scientific, social, economic, legal, and political developments in the field of visual communication design.
• Have the ability to conduct research, planning, product transformation, and application with a creative and critical approach in visual communication design.
• Can select and use contemporary tools required for applications in the field of visual communication design.
• Have the knowledge and ability to conduct theoretical and applied scientific studies in the field and share their results.
• Have the ability to identify, interpret, and solve problems in visual communication design.
• Possess teamwork skills that enable harmonious and efficient collaboration in visual communication design.
• Know and apply national and international regulations and quality standards in the field.
• Act in accordance with ethical and professional ethical principles and demonstrate a sense of responsibility.
• Are sensitive to the universal and social impact and legal consequences of professional activities, including human rights, cultural diversity, environmental issues, public interest, and public service.
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills in Turkish and at least one foreign language at the B1 General Level (European Language Portfolio).
• Can use the necessary computer software required by their field (at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Driving License).

• Visual literacy skills
• Aesthetic perception and application in design
• Creativity, productivity, and learning to learn competency
• Awareness of legal and political developments
• Entrepreneurship skills
• Communication and cultural awareness and expression skills

The evaluation of students’ success in courses and other activities is conducted in accordance with the Istanbul Gedik University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Training and Examination Regulations.

According to the relevant regulation, a student’s course success grade is determined based on the overall performance in the semester, the midterm exam averages, and the final exam results. The success grade is calculated as follows:

• 40% of the midterm exams and/or project, assignment, etc.
• 60% of the final exam.
• To pass, a student must score at least 40 in the final/make-up exam.

• The evaluation of project and applied courses is conducted within the framework of the Visual Communication Design Department Graduation Project Directive. The format of exams (theoretical or practical) is determined by the course instructor. The grading system is as follows:

  Grade                           Score Range                 Coefficient

  AA                                   88-100                            4.0

  BA                                   81-87                              3.5

  BB                                   76-80                              3.5

  CB                                   65-75                              2.5

  CC                                   55-64                              2.0

  DC                                   45-54                              1.5

  DD                                   40-44                              1.0

  FD                                    30-39                              0.5

  FF                                     0-29                                 0

  GM-Did Not Attend

  TK-Repeated Course

  DZ-Absent

  TR-Transferred Courses

  G-Passed

  K-Failed

  ERA-Courses Taken During Erasmus

  ÖD-Courses Taken During Student Exchange Program

To ensure the quality of higher education programs:

The Higher Education Council (YÖK) is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, training, and other activities in higher education institutions.

Annual “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” are published by YÖK.

Annual reports on academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions are published by YÖK.

The quality assurance of undergraduate programs is ensured according to the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs.”

Development and Approval of Curricula:
1.1. The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
1.2. The curricula of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program aims to provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles set by YÖK.
1.3. The curricula of the National Core Education Programs are implemented by higher education institutions after being approved by YÖK, following their acceptance by the relevant Council of Deans.

Assessment and Evaluation:
The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program provides to students are conducted in accordance with the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, based on the fundamental principles established by YÖK.

Certification:
Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the required course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

·Self-Evaluation and External Evaluation:
Higher education institutions, as part of continuous monitoring, enter their “Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports” from the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK publicly shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions. Additionally, accreditation decisions made by accreditation organizations authorized or recognized by YÖKAK confirm that programs meet quality assurance requirements. YÖKAK regularly reviews the qualifications specified in the legislation.

Visual Communication Design Department has been accredited by the Communication Education Evaluation Accreditation Board (İLEDAK).
Accreditation Start/End Dates: 12.03.2025 - 12.03.2027

Students are admitted based on the criteria set by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and their performance in the Student Selection and Placement Exam (YKS - AYT) conducted by ÖSYM, under the Verbal (SÖZ) score type.

The program aims to train designers capable of responding to the expectations of the industry and business world with unique projects. Graduates can work in national and international organizations in fields such as:

Media and TV

Advertising and graphic design

Digital design, animation, and character design

Illustration and character design

Web design

Desktop publishing and typography

Game environment and design

Generative art

Multimedia design

Virtual reality, algorithms, and artificial intelligence

Interactive environment design

Additionally, they can assume responsibilities related to visual communication and digital design in local governments and non-governmental organizations as art managers and professional designers.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1 Regulations on Inter-Institutional Credit Transfers and Double Major/Minor Programs.

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

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

This qualification is permanently valid.