2025-2026

FALL SEMESTER

COMPETENCY OF

FINE ARTS PROGRAM

About the Program

Master’s Diploma or Graduation Certificate

(obtained via E-Government system) (in Turkish)

Official Transcript (in Turkish)

(To be submitted on the examination day)

(obtained via E-Government system)

Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate (minimum score: 55)

Graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree from the relevant departments of the institutions listed under the Master’s student eligibility criteria, and graduates of thesis-based Master’s programs in Graphic / Graphic Design / Printing Arts / Visual Communication Design Major Art Branches of Institutes of Fine Arts and Social Sciences may apply.

Note: Applications from candidates whose academic background does not meet the specified eligibility criteria will not be considered.

WARNING: For candidates applying with a Master’s degree, graduates of undergraduate programs from Faculties of Fine Arts and Conservatories, as well as graduates of equivalent undergraduate programs from other faculties, are not required to submit an ALES score. All other undergraduate degree holders are REQUIRED to have a minimum score of 60 in the ALES verbal score type and MUST upload the relevant document to the system.

Examination

Written: 40%

Portfolio: 30%

Interview: 30%

Scientific Examination

Written (40%) + Portfolio (30%) + Interview (30%)

Fields Subject to Examination:

Graphic Design, Illustration, Graphic Printmaking, and Visual Communication Design and related areas.

Written:

A written and/or multiple-choice examination will be administered covering fundamental concepts in the field, designers and artists, design and art works, and design-related activities.

Portfolio:

In addition to the works produced during the candidate’s undergraduate education, independently produced art and design works will also be evaluated. The portfolio must be prepared digitally in PDF format and must not exceed a maximum file size of 20 MB. If portfolios are not submitted on time, the candidate will not receive the Portfolio grade, which constitutes one of the examination components. If desired, the candidate may bring a printed portfolio or original works deemed necessary when attending the oral examination.

The portfolio must include at least 20 works representing the candidate’s production and must include a one-page curriculum vitae containing identity information, contact details, and educational background.

Portfolios must be sent electronically to (deugrafikyukseklisans@gmail.com) no later than 06/08/2025.

Interview:

Questions will be asked regarding fundamental concepts in the field, designers and artists, design and art works, and design-related activities.

Final Success Score:

Scientific Examination (50%) + Master’s GPA (50%)

For candidates required to submit an ALES score:

Final Success Score: ALES (50%) + Scientific Examination (25%) + Master’s GPA (25%).

Note: Candidates must bring a blue ballpoint pen for use during the written examination.