Vocational School
Graphic Design (Evening Education)
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
Program was established in 2010 and is a Vocational Schoolcontinues its activities within. The program accepted its firststudents in the 2010-2011 academic year and its firstgraduates in 2012.
Qualification Awarded
Degree: Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree (EQF-LLL Level 5)
Specific Admission Requirements
Turkish Citizens: Students are accepted to the programthrough central placement according to their TYT score type.Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must pay theirfinancial obligations on the announced registration dates.They must complete and register definitively. ForeignNationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance withthe criteria determined by the University Senate. Pleasereview the relevant web Horizontal Transfer: A student who hasstarted his or her education in an equivalent program at homeor abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of thestudent is made before the beginning of the semester, takinginto account the conditions of each student and the degree towhich he/she has applied. are examined and evaluatedspecifically. Please review the relevant legislation. NişantaşıUniversity Associate and Undergraduate EducationHorizontal Transfer Transfer Between Associate andUndergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions,Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Students: Student exchange programs approved bythe university and the framework of which is determined byan agreement Students from home and abroad can take thecourses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "IstanbulNişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can berecognized in accordance with the "Recognition ofQualifications, Course Equivalence and AdaptationPrinciples Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption fromrequired courses may be granted. Link to access
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Conditions and Rules are as explained in the"Graduation Requirements" section.
Profile of The Programme
Mission: By providing theoretical and practical training in the field of Graphic Design, we train conscious designer candidates who understand the graphic language as a form of communication and have the infrastructure to perceive, question, know, define and produce solutions to universal principles in design. Vision: To be an innovative and contemporary educational institution that aims to train contemporary, pioneering, original and creative graphic designers of the future by teaching traditional and computer-aided digital design methods through its training program, and to make innovations in the field of design a part of the education system in the world. Aim: The purpose of the graphic design program; To train graduates that the sector needs, who have theoretical and practical background, who have a vision, who can transfer innovation to business processes and demonstrate their difference. Graphic Design program; It aims to train designers with the competence demanded by the sector. The main aim is to train qualified personnel who can meet the needs of the sector to a large extent by adhering to the legislation in the process of creating the curriculum.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
They can work as graphic designers or art directors in privateand public organizations within the scope of Advertising,Printing, Press-Broadcasting and Web publishing sectors.Can produce personal art and design by establishing agraphic design, photography or original printing workshop.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can pass the Vertical TransferExam (DGS) held every year by ÖSYM for a 4-year(undergraduate) degree. They can settle in their departments.You can find the list of relevant undergraduate departmentsthat can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course atthe beginning of the semester to take the final exam,theoretical courses must be completed. They must haveattended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80%of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject tomidterm and final exams for the course. The success grade isincluded in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade).homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained frommeasurement tools such as The contribution of the finalexam is 40% and the contribution of the final exam is 60%.For the measurement and evaluation criteria of each course,you can click on the course name in the Curriculum (below).You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines.Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Educationand Examination Regulations Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages DepartmentEducation and Examination Nişantaşı University TurkishLanguage Teaching Application and Research Center(Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination
Graduation Requirements
associate degree In order for students to be eligible forgraduation, they must complete the courses in the curriculum(at least 120 ECTS in total). equivalent) must be successfullycompleted and the overall weighted grade point average atgraduation It must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. The student'sinternship or graduation project is also included forgraduation. (see the Curriculum below) must be successfullycompleted. You can review the relevant regulations andguidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate andUndergraduate Education and Examination Directive on the Issuance ofNişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement andOther
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Lecturer Tamer Yılmaz Bulat "Maslak" district "Taşyoncası" Street, No: 1V and No: 1Y Sarıyer-İSTANBUL - Building Code: 34481742 Nisantası University Neotech Campus
Facilities
Students graduating from the graphic design department can study advertising, print media, social media, printing, web design, industrial design, etc., where the visual design discipline is related, gain full knowledge of the theory and application methods of their field.
Programme outcomes
- Students who have graduated from the Graphic Design program are interested in advertising, print media, printing, social media(web), etc., where the discipline of visual design is related. they have complete knowledge about theories and practices related to other disciplines.
- They have the ability to speak and write about issues related to daily life with the foreign language knowledge they have, as well as increase the competence of the companies they will work for with a sufficient level of basic and professional foreign language knowledge.
- They learn how to successfully use the information communication technologies required when implementing Graphic Design applications and how to effectively use the modern techniques and tools required for related applications.
- They have the ability to use, interpret and evaluate the information they have acquired for different disciplines in Graphic Design applications, identify and analyze problems.
- In applications related to Graphic Design, they gain the ability to create solutions to the problem with design theories, to take responsibility in teams or individual studies.
- They learn to use the professional environment and tools related to Graphic Design and learn to apply the projects they have developed for the design problem with manual dexterity.
- Will be able to plan and manage activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility.
- As an individual who has learned how to learn, they will analyze thesituation by activating critical thinking in solving the problems they encounters and will learn from the mistakes.
- By knowing the various technical and application approaches of Graphic Design, they can ensure the use of acquired skills in computer-aided design studies and design their artistic skills and work in a digital environment
- They will ensure the sustainability of professional ethics by paying attentionto professional ethical rules in the environment in which they work.
- By studying the historical change and development of Graphic Design, they can determine the social and international, economic and political determinants.
- By knowing various technical and application approaches of Graphic Design, they can ensure the use of acquired skills in computer-aided design studies and design their artistic skills and works in a digital environment.
- Students who graduate from the Graphic Design program have full knowledge of the theories and practices related to advertising, publishing, web, journalism, printing and other disciplines required by the field of corporate identity (brand).
- They gain the ability to create solutions when unforeseen situations are encountered in applications related to Graphic Design, to take responsibility in teams or individual studies.
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 · 13
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 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14 - 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 outcomes1 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes3 · 7 · 12 · 13 · 14 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes7 · 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 outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes7 · 8 · 9 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes8 · 14
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 · 5 · 7 · 11 · 14 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 7 · 13 · 14 - 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 outcomes2 · 5 · 13 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes13
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 outcomes2 · 5 · 7 · 10 · 12 - 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 outcomes10 · 12