Grafik Tasarım (Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The fundamental objectives of the Graphic Design Department are: 

• To cultivate designers who can synthesize their theoretical foundation with design skills,
• To enable them to follow professional innovations,
• To develop individuals who are knowledgeable about national and international values and can think critically from an interdisciplinary perspective,
• To ensure proficiency in design ethics and intellectual and industrial property rights,
• To foster sensitivity toward sustainability,
• To train graphic designers capable of producing original designs and projects with the support of their theoretical knowledge.      

Learning takes place in the form of formal or distance education. Moreover; practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops or as internships.

• Knows abstract and concrete concepts related to the field of graphic design and identifies their reflections in practice. Has knowledge of art, design, artistic criticism, and research methods and techniques.
• Has knowledge of art history specific to the field of graphic design.
• Considers the interactions of graphic design with other disciplines and concretizes designs by establishing connections with different disciplines when necessary.
• Learns and applies design principles related to the field of graphic design in their work.
• Defines the social function of graphic design and plans the relationship between the target audience and visual design.
• Internalizes and applies the fundamental principles and technologies required by the graphic design industry.
• Evaluates the interaction of sub-disciplines within the field of graphic design, recognizes and utilizes materials and/or technologies used in these sub-disciplines.
• Uses basic computer software, graphic design programs, and information and communication technologies to the extent required by the field of graphic design.
• Organizes, plans, and implements an original design project individually or as part of a group.
• Thinks creatively, analytically, and critically. Develops skills in multidimensional perception, thinking, designing, and implementation.
• Acquires knowledge about contemporary design topics and current design and aesthetic approaches in today's world, follows current developments, and reflects them in their work.
• Expresses theoretical and practical knowledge related to graphic design in a purpose-oriented manner using verbal and written presentation and communication techniques.
• Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language at a minimum B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Acts in accordance with national and international cultural and scientific values and professional ethical principles in processes related to graphic design.
• Internalizes environmental awareness and prioritizes sustainability in their designs.

Possesses advanced proficiency in the following key competencies:

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Digital competence

4. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

5. Citizenship competence

6. Entrepreneurship competence

7. Cultural awareness and expression competence      

For each course in the program, the methods for measurement and evaluation are specified in detail by the faculty member who teaches the course in the course curriculum. In this context, different methods such as homework, project, presentation, application, midterm and final exams are used in measurement and evaluation. Students receive letter grades and points with these methods.

See Haliç University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Training Regulation

 In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs,

• The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) 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" of higher education institutions, prepared annually within the criteria determined by YÖK, are published. Reports prepared according to these reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.
• Every year, YÖK publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative, and financial data on foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Providing Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

• 1. Design and Approval of Curriculum: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required to open undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

  1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions by the fundamental principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

  1.2. Higher education institutions implement the curriculum of National Core Education Programs with the approval of the Council of Higher Education after being accepted by the relevant Deans Council.

  2. Measurement-Evaluation: How to measure and evaluate the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to the student is carried out by the education, training, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions by the fundamental principles determined by the Council of Higher Education on these issues.

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

  4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: In continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Turkish Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. The "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions is shared with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the programs' qualifications is ensured. It conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by the YÖKAK legislation.

  ILAD ''The Communication Research Association - Turkey''

  Accreditation starting and ending date: 04 Nisan 2024-04 Nisan 2026

Regarding student admissions, students are accepted up to the quota determined by the relevant academic boards’ proposal and the Senate’s recommendation, finalized with the approval of the Board of Trustees and the Higher Education Council. Candidates must achieve the minimum threshold score in the AYT exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and successfully pass the "Special Talent Examination" conducted by the department.

See: HÜ Faculty of Fine Arts Special Talent Examination Regulations

Graduates can find employment in various fields such as global or local conventional advertising agencies, branding agencies, digital advertising agencies, animation studios, marketing, communication, or publishing. They can work as art directors, web designers, copywriters, digital art directors, animators, visual directors, or illustrators.

Students who successfully complete the Graphic Design Undergraduate Program can pursue an academic career in their field and/or in other disciplines.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

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

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Open Education Associate Degree Graduates to Undergraduate Education

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

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

Qualification period is valid.