Department of Graphic Design

Visual communication is paramount in today's world, and graphic design is one of its most effective tools. Design materials, from web pages and newspapers to books, posters, packaging, advertisements, brochures, catalogs, and logos, are all graphic products. These products aim to communicate messages accurately and deliver information swiftly to the target audience, often prioritizing functionality and distinctiveness.

At Maltepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, our Graphic Design Department recognizes the undeniable power, presence, and necessity of graphic design in the modern world. We offer a curriculum built on innovative and creative educational principles. Graphic design encompasses all forms of aesthetics and art, incorporating a pedagogical approach that spans visual, auditory, literary, and artistic disciplines.

Our educational philosophy emphasizes staying current with national and international developments, fostering interdisciplinary academic collaborations, utilizing rigorous academic and scientific research methods, and embracing professional practice models within the field. These are the cornerstones of the Maltepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department.

The design projects created by our students stand out and are highly sought after by leading design institutions, advertising agencies, design studios, educational institutions, and private organizations. This recognition reflects the high quality of our program, comparable to other prominent educational institutions.

Our curriculum covers the foundational elements of graphic design education: Basic Graphic Design, Typography, Photography, Art History, Graphic Art History, Symbol Analysis, Packaging Design, Advertisement Analysis, Illustration, Drawing, Project Development, and Graphic Gestaltung. Beyond these core courses, we continually integrate new and relevant subjects to keep our students at the forefront of the field.

Our students benefit from various opportunities to develop their individual artistic and design interests and skills. A key component is our internship program, providing 30 days of agency experience. This often leads to part-time employment opportunities during and after the internship period. Furthermore, students participate in social responsibility projects throughout the year, enhancing their skills and visibility outside the university setting.

Our department plays an active role in the International Student Congress held at our university, fostering international collaborations. Our teaching principle, encompassing all aspects of production, ensures that each student acquires fundamental graphic design knowledge, develops collaborative skills through group projects, and strengthens their ability to thrive in the professional world.

Our students actively contribute to the learning process, offering critiques, interpretations, and syntheses of current trends. They cultivate effective and continuous communication skills specific to the field.

The Maltepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department fosters an environment of free thought, inquiry, social and environmental responsibility, and professional ethics, nurturing creative designers. Our goal is to equip our graduates to play a leading role in Turkey and internationally, contributing innovative solutions to the professional world and academia.

Our department, actively engaged in the rapidly evolving world of information, comprises highly qualified and motivated academics. Located on the Marmara Education Village campus, our facilities include a Basic Design Workshop, Graphic Gestaltung and Printmaking Workshop, Photography Studio, two MAC Computer Labs, a Library, and a Conference Hall.

Our graduates find employment opportunities in advertising agencies, visual media organizations, printing, photography, and the film industry. They are also well-prepared to establish their own businesses.

Head of Graphic Design Department

Dr. Beyza ACAR İNAL