İletişim Tasarımı Lisans Diploması

ISCO:08

ISCO:08

It is a higher education program that covers an eight-semester program based on secondary education qualifications and provides education in the field of healthcare management.

Education and training are carried out in the form of formal or, where necessary, distant learning. In addition, applied training are executed in healthcare institutions.

• Recognize the national international, social and intercultural dimensions of communication and communication design.
• Has knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field of communication and communication design.
• Has the knowledge and skills to use communication and communication design media and tools competently.
• Develops and implements appropriate communication strategies, methods and techniques taking into account the communication characteristics, needs or differences of individuals, groups, audiences or institutions.
• Critically evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of communication and communication design.
• Follows the sources containing up-to-date information about the field of communication design, innovations in theory and practice, keeps its  in recent application tools by following technological developments.
• Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of communication design, she interprets and evaluates data, defines and analyzes problems, and presents solutions based on research and evidence.
• Thinks critically and analytically with a sense of responsibility by acting in accordance with the universal ethics and professional ethics rules and principles.
• Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field of communication design.
• On having knowledge and experience about applications in business life; develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning with the awareness of entrepreneurial and innovative approach and the ability to act ethically.
• In her professional studies in the field, she has the sensitivity and ability to share with the society by developing projects in the field of communication design with the awareness of universal and social responsibility, taking into account the public interest and legal consequences on issues such as human rights, environmental problems and cultural diversity.
• Creatively explains original ideas in the field of communication and design. Multidimensional research improves the ability to perceive, think, design, analyze and apply.
• Has the  to establish relationships at the cross section of the fields of art, culture, design and aesthetics.
• Has information about the history of art and media related to the field of communication design.
• Has the knowledge of art and design materials
• Has knowledge about art and design methods, techniques, software and hardware.
• Has knowledge about occupational health and safety, legal regulations and procedures in the field of communication design.
• Has knowledge about interdisciplinary interaction with which the field of communication design is related.
• Has knowledge about research methods.
• For conventional and digital communication media fields, with the perspective of communication design and by defining the target audience, carries out studies and shares photographic, typographic, illustrative, mobile and interactive elements related to the field.
• Continues a study in the field of communication design independently and / or in a harmonious and productive attitude within a group.
• Visualizing abstract and concrete concepts, transforms them into creative ideas, realizing innovative and original communication design projects.
• Has the ability to apply her theoretical knowledge through her technological competencies for mobile and static audio / visual / written media environments.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written at least one foreign language (at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level).
• Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License.

• Literacy
• Art and design
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Digital
• Personal, social and learning to learn
• Entrepreneurial
• Cultural awareness and expression

According to “Başkent University Regulation on Undergraduate Education and Exams”;

for each course, students are given at least one midterm and one final exam at the end of the term. The instructor can give quizzes, consider homeworks, projects, lab, or similar works as a midterm.

While assessing term success grade, all the exam results, half-year studies, attendance, and participation is considered. Their percentages are determined by the instructor and declared within two weeks of the course starts to the department or program chairs and students.

Letter grading systems are used to evaluate student achievement. At the end of a semester, one of the following letter grades for each course is given to the students with the appreciation of the lecturer. The student who gets one of the grades (A), (A+), (A-), (B+), (B), (B-), (C+), (C), (C-), (D+), (D) is considered to have succeeded in the course. 'F1' and 'F2' grades show that the student has failed the course. 'F1' is given to students who have attended but failed, whereas 'F2' is given to students who have failed the course due to unattendance. The students who have failed due to unattendance cannot take the end-term exam or if it's given resit exam. Students who got an ‘F1’ or ‘F2’ repeat the course in the following terms. A student whose ATGA and GGA is at least 2.00 and has no repeat courses is considered as a successful student, and with an ATGA and GGA of 1.99 and below is considered to be unsuccessful.

To observe the quality of higher education programs;

• CoHE is responsible for the planning, organization, management and supervision of education and training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.
• “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared annually within the framework of the criteria determined by CoHE are published. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by CoHE.
• Every year, CoHE 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 CoHE.

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

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:
   1. CoHE determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.
   2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by CoHE on these issues.
   3. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the CoHE.
2. Measurement-Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the education and training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by CoHE 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-Assessment-External Assessment: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter their “Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports” for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC) at the beginning of each year. THEQC shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by THEQC also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. THEQC conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

This program has been accredited by ILAD for 2 years from April 8, 2022 to April 8, 2024. Necessary assignments were made within the scope of continuous improvement and an interim evaluation was carried out by İLEDAK on December 21-23, 2023. As a result of the evaluation, 3 more years were added to the existing 2-year accreditation and the ILAD Accreditation Certificate was obtained.

• Graduating from secondary education institutions or secondary education institutions of foreign countries whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and meeting the admission requirements for undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.
• To be assigned in this program as a result of the central exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center, whose procedures and principles are determined by CoHE.

• Those who have a bachelor’s degree can attend to master’s degree programs and, if they meet the relevant requirements, they will be accepted to doctorate programs by a bachelor’s degree.
• Undergraduate students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by the higher education institutions where they are studying. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses from two diploma programs simultaneously and receive two separate undergraduate diplomas if they are successful.

1. Act No. 2547 on Higher Education

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

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

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

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

The proficiency is valid at all times.