Cartoon and Animation

The Department of Cartoon and Animation aims to train Cartoon and Animation Artists who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve in every unit of the information and communication sector, advertising agencies, digital game design companies, media organizations, film and visual communication industry affiliates, and corporate communication departments. These artists are expected to adhere to ethical values, be aware of global and national realities, and believe in the importance of lifelong learning.

Our department has an educational program that focuses on practical courses. In addition to the technical and project-based courses that form the backbone of design education and span the four-year program, a curriculum has been designed to train cartoon and animation specialists who can meet contemporary needs. Through elective courses, students have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as Digital Game Design, CGI, Special Effects Design, and Video Production.

Objectives of the Department

1. To equip students with the skills to create animations based on aesthetic values, allowing them to technically bring to life the animations they envision or are exemplified. 2. To equip students with the competence to secure effective and efficient jobs in the fields of cartoon, animation, game design, and special effects design. 3.To instill the ability to manage digital art projects, communicate with consumers, and work ethically with digital art teams. 4.To provide the skills needed to present or express the profession, its ethics, and their own perspective on the profession. 5.To train individuals who will closely follow developments in the field, contribute to the field’s science, and stay up-to-date with technology and contemporary trends.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Cartoon and Animation can work in digital advertising and promotional agencies, digital game design studios, film and media production companies, and public institutions and organizations. Additionally, students can directly produce their own media products, handle their production processes, establish their own studios, and/or manage the distribution and sales of their work.