Atatürk University

FACULTY OF FİNE ARTS

About

The Faculty of Fine Arts at Ataturk University was founded in 1992 and began to accept students in 1994-1995 Academic Year. The school gradually rose to prominence in several disciplines of arts. Each passing year added to the success of the Faculty, and consequently the school acquired its respectable status among the art schools in Turkish

higher education.

The Faculty building developed into a full-fledged complex with near perfect physical infrastructure and 14000 square meters of physical space, which is comprised of classrooms, studios, laboratories, workshops, museums, exhibition and show rooms. The Faculty of Fine Arts at Ataturk University is staffed with an academic personnel of 77 people. The academic staff of instruction and research include 7 Professor, 7 Associate Professors, 30 Dr. Teaching Member, 12 Lecturers, 21 Research Assistants, 1 İnstructors and 1 Academic Specialists. All Departments have Ph. D.

The Faculty’s student acceptance procedure involves a multi-phase process which is based on proficiency in artistic ability. The entrance exams are prepared according to different academic and artistic selection criteria. Below is the list of departments and their respected field of studies in the Faculty of Fine Arts at Ataturk University:

- Department of Photography

- Department of Traditional Turkish Arts

İllumination Studies

Carpets-Kilim and Old Fabric Designs Studies

Calligraphy Studies

Old Ceramics Reproduction Arts

Binding Arts

- Department of Graphic Design

- Department of Sculpting

- Department of Musicology / Department of Musicology (2nd Tier)

- Department of Painting / Department of Painting (2nd Tier)

- Department of Performing Arts