Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Master’s Program (With / Non-Thesis)

Institute of Graduate Programs

Purpose of the Program

The aim of this program is to train artists and designers with developed creative and critical thinking skills in the field of visual arts and communication design. The program supports students in analyzing contemporary art and design approaches and producing original works.

During the program, students gain in-depth knowledge in the fields of visual expression techniques, design theory, and art practice. It is aimed that graduates will be individuals who can both conduct academic studies and operate professionally in the creative sectors.

Structure of the Program

The non-thesis program consists of 10 courses and the Master's Term Project, and the thesis program consists of 7 courses, a seminar course and a Master's Thesis.

Courses consist of compulsory courses and elective courses.

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Language of the Program

The language of instruction of the Master's Program is Turkish for both the thesis program and the non-thesis program. For this reason, a foreign language score is not required.

Duration of the Program

The duration of the Non-Thesis Master's Program is at least 2 semesters and is completed in a maximum of 3 semesters. The Master's Program with Thesis is completed in a minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.

In accordance with the YÖK Regulation, students studying in formal education programs are obliged to attend classes at a rate of 70%.

Why Master's Program With / Non-Thesis

Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Programs have two separate program structures, with and without thesis. Students who prefer the thesis program can apply to proficiency in art/doctorate programs after successfully graduating. Students who prefer the non-thesis program add a strong and effective value to their professional resumes with their term project.

Who Can Apply?

Intakes are accepted from all degree programs.

Application and Evaluation

Applications are made by filling out the online application form of the Institute of Graduate Programs.

Grade point average and ALES requirements are not required for applications to the Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Non-Thesis Master's Program.
In order to apply to the Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Master's Program with Thesis, at least 55 points are required from the ALES exam in the Equal Weight (EA) score type.

The application documents are as follows:

Identity document
Passport Photo
Undergraduate Diploma or Graduation Certificate (Graduation Certificate obtained via e-Government is valid.)
Undergraduate Transcript (Transcript Document obtained via e-Government is valid.)
ALES Result (Only for the Thesis program, at least 55 points from the EA Score type are required.)
Military Service Certificate (Mandatory only for male candidates.)

Applications of candidates who submit their application documents in full are evaluated.

Tuition Fee

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Training Place, Days and Hours

Courses are held at Beykoz University Kavacık Schools of Higher Education Campus or Business and Administrative Sciences Faculty Campus between 19.00 and 22.00 on weekdays.