DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Founded in 1983, the Department of Painting at Dokuz Eylul University is one of the top five institutions in Turkey that offers undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA, Profeciency in Art) degrees in Painting. The department has approximately 120 undergraduate students in the first, second, third and fourth year of their study, and around 25 students graduate from the department each year. Department of Painting has an elite staff of veteran artists and exclusive scholars. The department has been carrying on its innovative education for almost 12 years.

Qualification Awarded

Painting, Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a specialized examination.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

An undergraduate transfer to the faculty is applied within the meritorious regulation provisions published in Official Journal no: 27561 dated 24.4.2010 about: transfers between associate degree programs and undergraduate programs, double major, lateral branch and interinstitutional credit transfer making.
In the vertical transfers; the regulation provisions published in Official Journal no: 24676 dated 19.2.2002 about: undergraduate education attendance of graduates of vocational high school and open-university associate degree program is applied.
Within the transfer of students who did not or could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational high schools; the regulation provisions published in Official Journal no: 20112 dated 18.3.1989 about getting associate diploma or adaptation of students who did not or could not complete their undergraduate education to vocational high schools is applied.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.
1- Training is performed based on course passing system in faculty.
2- Failed courses belong to an academic year are firstly enrolled next academic year.
3- Absolute assessment system is applied in faculty.
4- Grade point avarage (GPA) ; it is calculated by dividing the number which is found by multiplying course credits with marks to total credit in relevant term.
5- General Grade point avarage (GGPA) ; it covers the whole courses and education period so far and is calculated by dividing the number which is found by multiplying all course credits with marks to total credit.
6- Only enrolled courses are taken into consideration in GPA and GGPA calculation, the courses which can not be attend are omitted. The last mark is considered for repeated courses. In average calculation, two decimal after comma is used.
7- The last mark gained for repeated courses is passing mark. Whether have been taking course addition to maximum load not exceedingly two courses or not and its conditions are determined by Faculy Administrative Board. The student must complete 4years of study acquiring 240 (ECTS )credits. At least 60 ECTS of 240 ECTS credits must have been electives courses. This degree is awarded to students who have successfuly completed all courses in the curriculum, 50 days of internship, Graduation project and have a minimum CGPA of 50/100 and no failing grades.

Profile of the Programme

The Department of Painting at Dokuz Eylul University reflects an alternative approach to art education in Turkey. Painting department offers courses on art history, art theory and art criticism, one of which is thought in English (Concepts and terms of art). Also this programme includes 1 professor, 1 associate professor, 4 assistant associate professors, 2 lecturers and 6 research assistants. The department has 5 painting studios, 1 student work archive, and computer facility with internet access. Corridor Gallery graduation exhibitions and mural applications are among the student activities carried out within the confines of the department.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Our graduates complete a program comprised of intense practical (studio), theoretical and internship studies which provide them traditional as well as contemporary knowledge of the arts. Our graduates work as professional artists in their studios, as advisors, coordinators and managers in various art institutions, and as writers and editors in art publications. Some of our graduates are represented by national and international galleries, are invited to participate in activities as curators, advisors and judges. In addition, our graduates work as faculty members in national and international art schools.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Faculty of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 50. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

1-A student is required to have minimum CGPA of 50/ 100 and no failing grades.
2-A student is required to have minimum 240 credıts of ECTS ın total. Electıve courses cover at least % 60 of 240 ECTS
3-A student is required complete the field interships in designated terms and hours.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. Mumtaz SAGLAM
mumtaz.saglam@deu.edu.tr