COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN

About the Department

The Department of Communication and Design at Istanbul Nişantaşı University is a four-year undergraduate program providing education in theory, practice, and design principles. By integrating theoretical and practical instruction, the department aims to educate individuals who are academicaly and culturaly equipped to world standards in the fields of communication and design within today's global information environment.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates may work as designers at media organizations and advertising agencies, while the nature of the profession also enables them to work independently as freelancers. Graduates who continue their postgraduate education may also pursue academic careers in relevant university departments.

About the Courses

In addition to communication-theory education, the Department of Communication and Design at Istanbul Nişantaşı University offers courses focused on producing traditional and computer-aided work. The curriculum is supported by core courses that form the foundation of communication and communication design, including design, visual communication, typography, illustration, animation, photography, computer-aided design, video and audio editing, introduction to communication sciences, and mass-communication theories, as well as elective courses tailored to the needs of art and design.

The Department of Communication and Design has PC and Mac laboratories for computer-aided courses, studios for editing and photography courses, and design workshops whr students can transform their creative ideas into practical outcomes. The department aims to educate students who possess a strong theoretical foundation, advanced design skills, closely follow technological developments, and can use relevant software effectively.

At a time when digital communication has become indispensable in people's lives, the curriculum of the Department of Communication and Design at Istanbul Nişantaşı University meets international standards and is designed to educate graduates who closely follow technological developments and are prepared to make meaningful contributions in an increasingly digital world. The department educates professionals who understand communication ethics, design ethics, and professional ethics within legal procedures and act accordingly.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The program aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies that will enable them to specialize in communication, visual communication, and design.
The program aims to enable students to transform the knowledge and competencies acquired through both theoretical and applied courses into original work.
Another fundamental objective of the department is to provide students with the ability to present visual work produced through traditional and digital methods by using effective communication skills.
One of the program's principal objectives is to prepare professionals for working life who can skillfully use new production tools created through technological development, continuously improve themselves, and uphold professional and ethical values.

Program Curriculum and Information Package

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