Program Objectives
Communication Design Master’s degree program main aim and accordingly, learning outcome is to analyze the visual indicators in the communication process with scientific methods and to examine the theory and practice related to graphic design, web design and digital media studies. It’s designed for the graduates of graphic design, web design, dijital media and art history or other complementary fields. In the direction of today's technological developments and the changing artistic and cultural perception styles, Master Program of Communication Design constantly updates its curriculum and academic structure to share contemporary art practices with students in the best possible environments.
Students of Master Program of Communication Design are expected to master the concepts of communication, art and culture with the education they have received, to be able to interpret technological developments and, accordingly, artistic perceptions and current art practices, to use the tools and equipment necessary for their professions correctly and to transform their creative ideas into multimedia applications and theoritical works.

Establishment
Communication Designs-Multimedia Post Graduation Program is conducted every term and started education in 2003-2004 Spring term in Şirinevler Location.
As Faculty of Art and Design started education in its location in 2004-2005 (September -2004) Communication Designs-Multimedia Post Graduation Program continues its education in Ataköy
Qualification AwardedThe students who have accomplished lessons covered in 2011-2012
education plan and have at least 120 AKTS can get their Post Graduation degree in Communication Designs-Multimedia
Language of Instruction Turkish
Mode of EducationFull time and with thesis.
Double Major–Minor Programs
InternshipThere is no internship
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
The student's Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should be minimum 2.70 over 4.00. The student should complete all courses and thesis in condition that they fulfill 120 ECTS credits.
International Cooperations
Occupational Profiles Of GraduatesAlums of the Master Program of Communication Design can be part of contemporary art and work as content producer, designer and social media experts in all industries where multimedia products are needed.
Access to Further Studies All candidates who have successfully accomplished Istanbul Kultur University, Institute of Social Sciences, Communication Art Post Graduation Program can apply for the related doctorate programs of all universities.
Departmental FacilitiesThe program, within the structure of Art and Design Faculty, makes use of 3000m area and lecture halls used in common. 13 of 24 classes are 30m 2, 10 of them are 45m2, and 1 of them is 80m2. There are projections and internet access in class. There is a capacity for 650 students including the classes used both by the faculty and the university. There is also an art center, galleries and studios in the university. Istanbul Kultur University is two-storey and established on area of 560m2 and can serve to 170 people at one time. It has a capacity of 25.000 volume shelf. The library in Sirinevler is for 75 people and has a capacity of 15.000 volume shelf and is constructed on area of 300m2.
ACADEMIC STAFF
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Koçer Göztepe, Asst. Prof. Dr. M. Orhan Göztepe, Asst. Prof. Dr. Duygu Nazlı Akova

Program Activities
Contact Information
| Head of the Program |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep KOÇER GÖZTEPE |
| E-Mail |
z.kocer@iku.edu.tr |
| Phone |
(0212) 498 41 30 |
| Fax |
(0212) 661 85 36 |