Graphic Design Program

Program Overview

The Graphic Design Associate Degree Program at Işık University Maslak Campus was established in 2013 to equip students with technical and professional skills that meet industry standards.

Combining cultural, theoretical, and practical knowledge, the program encourages students to develop their personal talents while enhancing their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in response to the demands of an evolving industry

Students begin their education by mastering the principles and elements of design through basic design and fundamental art education.
As part of the curriculum, students receive training in:

Computer-Aided Design
Typography
Motion Design
Pattern and Illustration
Photography

These subjects are taught in modern, fully equipped computer laboratories, ensuring that students gain practical experience with industry-standard tools and software.

Throughout the four-semester program, students engage in practical applications through a variety of compulsory courses, including:

Graphic Design Project
Typography
Digital Media
User Interface (UI) Design
Advertising and Promotion
Desktop Publishing and Printing Technologies
3D Modeling and Animation
Basic Photography

Internship Opportunities
Students must complete a 20-day summer internship, which can be conducted in any advertising, design, or creative department.
Additionally, students gain hands-on experience through advanced computer laboratories, design studios, and art workshops, following a curriculum tailored to current industry trends and sectoral demands.

Graduates of the Graphic Design Program have opportunities to work both nationally and internationally in various industries, including:

Advertising and Promotion Agencies
E-commerce companies
Media and Communication sectors
Graphic Design and Photography Studios
Publishing and Press Organizations
Printing Presses and Digital Printing Centers
Advertising Departments of Government Institutions
Private Sector Companies utilizing Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Students who successfully complete the four-semester program can take the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Based on their scores and available quotas, they can transfer to four-year undergraduate programs in:

Graphic Desin
Visual Arts
Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design
Visual Communication Design
Communication and Design
Photography
Photography and Video