Vocational School
Photography and Videography
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
The Photography and Cameraman Program accepted its first students in the 2016-2017 academic year and has graduated 3 semesters so far. The purpose of the establishment is to train candidates who will contribute to the sector in the photography and cinema-television sector. Graduated students can work in advertising agencies, film production companies, television channels, photo studios; - Photographer - Camera assistant - Editor - Assistant director - Assistant lighting director in areas such as. Students who are interested in the sector and working in the sector apply to the program, as well as students who want to train and improve themselves in this field. The success of the student is related to the education they receive from the program, as well as their own efforts and endeavors, and the idea of becoming something, improving themselves and carrying them to the future. While some of our graduates continue their work in their profession, some continue their undergraduate education through the vertical transfer exam.
Qualification Awarded
The student gets technician degree at the end of 2 years education.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
The student gets "associate degree diploma " at the end of education.
Specific Admission Requirements
Students who want to enroll in the program must complete the processes determined by ÖSYM within the framework of the relevant legislation / pass the exams. Students are accepted based on TYT score type. A student who has started his/her education in an equivalent program in Turkey or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. The acceptance of students is examined and evaluated specifically before the beginning of the term, considering the conditions of each student and the degree he/she applied for. More detailed information about university admission is available in the Institution Introduction Catalogue. Students coming from abroad can take the courses given in the program within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined by an agreement.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
The student may have transfer; - in his university - from another university - from abroad by preparing conditions addresed below: The students have also rights; - double brunch - minor - credit transfer between foundation.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
The student is deemed to have completed his/her education and earned a diploma by completing all 120 credits of courses in the program and completing his/her internship or graduation project.
Profile of The Programme
The program has photography and cinema, television lessons equally and make ready students to photogrpahy,cinema and television sectors at the end of education. The lessons are in application more and projects wanted about that applications.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Graduates of this program students working areas are wide. Cinema and television Advertisement Photography studios Etc.
Access to Further Studies
the students maintain their licence education in below list fields by DGS exam. Printing and publishing Film design and autorship Film design and directing Film design Photography Photography and video Journalism Visual communication Visual communication design Visual arts Visual arts and visual arts design Graphic Graphic design Communication Communication sciences Communication design Communication design and media Communication design and and management Communication design Editting-sound and managing photography Media and visual arts Media and communication Radio and television Radio,television and cinema Cinema and digital media Cinema and television Television news and programing New media New media and journalism New media and communication. The students, graduate this program, may also have licence degree in AOF programs below. economy Business economy and industrial relations Finance Business Public management ınternational relations Hospitality management Public relations and advertisement Public relations and promotion
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
The students should supply countunity about registered lessons 70% theorical and 80% applied. There is a midterm exam and finall exam for students to succed. Succes grade consists of laboratory exam. and also quizzes. Exact point is 100 and 40% midterm and 60%finall exam. create note. The students are accepted succesfull if they get (AA),(BB),(CC) degrees. DC OR DD degrees are accepted succesfull if the student supply 1.80 semester average. Please search in lesson plain in detail.
Graduation Requirements
The student must be succesfull all lessons in program (120 ACTS totall) for graduation. On the otheer hand, note average for each semester must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and general note average must be 2.00 out of 4.00 at least. In addition, internship or garduation project must be succeded for graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Lecturer Ceren Parçal Nişantaşı Üniversitesi Maslak 1453 Neo Tech Kampüsü Sarıyer-İstanbul Tel: +90 212 210 10 10
Facilities
Television studio (2) Photography studio (1) Editing Room(4) Sufficient technical equipment ( cameras, tripods, microphones, lighting materials, photography machines) Maybe used whenever student want and study in the studios. and other opportunities; Photoshop laboratory (1) conference hall (2) Photography Club Cinema Club and other club activities. Eating halls Library Service, bus, minibus Near to subway.
Programme outcomes
- They will be able to have basic photography knowledge and experience in taking photos.
- They will learn composition techniques and apply them in photography and video shooting.
- They will gain the ability to create a photography project.
- They will learn the basic settings and structure of the camera.
- By embracing their profession, they will be in constant communication with the business environment.
- They will have the ability to meet the demands from customers in the photography and video market.
- They will learn the basic settings and structure of camera systems.
- They will have the ability to make technical adjustments such as white balance, color bar test, water adjustment, etc.
- They will be able to create scenes and plans by shooting video.
- They will learn the stages of a script and will have the ability to write a script.
- They will gain the ability to produce and direct a short film.
- They will have the ability to design and direct music videos and commercials.
- The student acts in accordance with ethical principles in professional practices; makes decisions with a sense of professional responsibility and demonstrates a professional attitude by observing ethical standards in work processes.
- The student adopts a lifelong learning approach; follows technological developments related to his/her field and acts in accordance with the principles of sustainability by observing environmental awareness in his/her professional practices.
- The student uses the Turkish language correctly and effectively; develops a perspective that is sensitive to contemporary, democratic and social values by having basic knowledge of Atatürk's principles and the history of the revolution.
- The student communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at the basic level (A2) in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); understands simple texts related to his/her field and uses them at a functional level.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 12 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 6 · 8 · 11 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 12
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 9 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 7 · 10 · 12
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 6 · 8 · 10 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9 · 12 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 11 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes6
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 5 · 9 · 10 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 11 · 12