The department of ceramics at Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts was founded in 1983-1984. The department provides a 4-year undergraduate program; a 2-year graduate program; and a 4-year PhD program. The department of ceramics is one of the best qualified in Turkey, with its young and dynamic academic staff.The main aim of the department is to educate the students as future artists who comprehend that art is one of the highest level activities belonging to humanbeings, by creating a suitable environment in which they can gain knowledge and develop skills related to ceramics. The academic staff, who believe that self-development is in paralel with living the art and with productivity, participate in national and international artistic activities on a regular basis.The department of ceramics updates the curriculum in the light of technological developments and artistic transformations. This way, our students gain knowledge on all subjects related to ceramics and skills necessary for production in both private and commercial studios; and they can work as designers and freelance artists after graduation.Our students who can synthesize their knowledge with daily life practices, can also use technology at the level of contributing to industrial design; and additionally, have the right to complete a minor degree by taking courses from other departments within the faculty.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students are admitted through Undergraduate Placement Exam (LYS) and special talent examinations.