Vocational School
Graphic Design
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 School continues its activities within. The program accepted its first students in the 2010-2011 academic year and its first graduates 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 program through central placement according to their TYT score type. Students placed in the program by ÖSYM must pay their financial obligations on the announced registration dates. They must complete and register definitively. Foreign Nationals: Foreign students are accepted in accordance with the criteria determined by the University Senate. Please review the relevant web page. Horizontal Transfer: A student who has started his or her education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for horizontal transfer. Acceptance of the student is made before the beginning of the semester, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which he/she has applied. are examined and evaluated specifically. Please review the relevant legislation. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education Horizontal Transfer Directive Transfer Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor Regulation on the Principles of Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer Exchange Students: Student exchange programs approved by the university and the framework of which is determined by an agreement Students from home and abroad can take the courses offered in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Students' previous education and achievements, "Istanbul Nişantaşı University Previously Acquired It can be recognized in accordance with the "Recognition of Qualifications, Course Equivalence and Adaptation Principles Directive" and this Accordingly, exemption from required courses may be granted. Link to access the instructions:
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 private and public organizations within the scope of Advertising, Printing, Press-Broadcasting and Web publishing sectors. Can produce personal art and design by establishing a graphic design, photography or original printing workshop.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can pass the Vertical Transfer Exam (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 departments that can be transferred vertically from the ÖSYM DGS Guide.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
In order for students who registered for the relevant course at the beginning of the semester to take the final exam, theoretical courses must be completed. They must have attended at least 70% of the applied courses and at least 80% of the applied courses. Students, each They are subject to midterm and final exams for the course. The success grade is included in the midterm exam (as the midterm exam grade). homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. Scores obtained from measurement tools such as The contribution of the final exam 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 Education and Examination Regulations Exam and Success Evaluation System Directive Nişantaşı University Foreign Languages Department Education and Examination Directive Nişantaşı University Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (Nişantaşı Tömer) Education and Examination Directive
Graduation Requirements
associate degree In order for students to be eligible for graduation, they must complete the courses in the curriculum (at least 120 ECTS in total). equivalent) must be successfully completed and the overall weighted grade point average at graduation It must be at least 2.00 out of 4.00. The student's internship or graduation project is also included for graduation. (see the Curriculum below) must be successfully completed. You can review the relevant regulations and guidelines. Nişantaşı University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations Directive on the Issuance of Nişantaşı University Diploma, Diploma Supplement and Other Documents
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
- Applies basic and current knowledge related to his/her profession in the field of design.
- With their knowledge of a foreign language, they have the ability to speak and write about topics related to daily life, and at the same time, with their sufficient knowledge of basic and professional foreign languages, they increase the competence of the companies they will work with.
- Uses programs related to his/her profession effectively.
- They can use the knowledge they have acquired from different disciplines in Graphic Design applications, interpret, evaluate, define problems and manage them by analyzing.
- Expresses thoughts in an understandable manner through written and verbal communication at the level of knowledge and skills.
- They produce projects that they develop for design problems using professional environments and tools related to Graphic Design, with manual skills.
- Defines occupational health and safety, environmental awareness and quality processes
- In solving the problems encountered within the scope of graphic design, he/she analyses the situation by activating critical thinking and can combine the information he/she has acquired with the right fields and/or transfer it correctly and reach a conclusion to the design problem.
- Uses the skills acquired in various technical and application approaches of Graphic Design in computer-aided design studies.
- Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to his/her field.
- By knowing the various techniques and application approaches of Graphic Design, they can use the acquired skills in computer-aided design studies and design their artistic skills and works in a digital environment.
- Follows current developments and practices for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
- Has awareness of career managementand life long learning.
- They can independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach andpropose solutions.
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 · 14
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 outcomes2 · 7 · 12 · 13 - 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 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 14
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes7 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 5 · 6 · 13 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14
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 · 5 · 7 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes2 · 6 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes3 · 4 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 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 outcomes7 · 9 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 8 · 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 outcomes3 · 5 · 6 · 12 · 13 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes8 · 10 · 11
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 outcomes7 · 13 - 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 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 14