Visual Communication department educates versatile designers who have research ability in visual communication, can use relevant technological equipments, will raise society's aesthetic appreciation and have internalized the idea of interdisciplinary studies. In Visual Communication department, students will learn the methods of establishing effective and strong communication using different fields of visual communication and computer-based technologies. Because the department has an interdisciplinary design vision, the curriculum consists of many areas such as graphic, interface design, interactive design, animation, illustration, 2D and 3D dimensional design, interaction design, photography, film and video etc. It is expected from candidates admitted to Visual Communication department who are able to convert visual aesthetic perception, creative and analytical thinking skills to communication.
The curriculum of the department is 70% practical. Our students work in creative fields such as Motion Graphic Design, Mobile Application Design, Interface Design, Interactive Design, Photography, Video, Animation, and Illustration. 240 ECTS must be completed in 8 semesters for graduation, and all courses must be accomplished with a GPA of at least 2.00 / 4.00. Our students graduate from the program with an Undergraduate degree. Our graduates are employed in the design and advertising agencies, art, culture, and media units of public and private sector organizations, and non-governmental organizations. Also students who graduate from this program can apply to graduate programs.
Visual Communication Design department continues its undergraduate education in Göztepe Campus, which started in the 2018-2019 academic year.