Visual Communication Design

CURRICULUM

COMPULSORY MODULES

FIRST SEMESTER

• Reading and writing skills-i
• Introduction to computers
• Turkish language
• Turkish
• Basic design-i
• Freehand drawing-i
• Visual perception and design
• Introduction to communication science

SECOND SEMESTER

• Reading and writing skills-ii
• Psychology
• Basic design-ii
• Freehand drawing-ii
• History of art and culture
• Desktop publishing

THIRD SEMESTER

• Basic photography
• Graphic design
• Typography
• History of film and animation
• History of modern art-i
• Propaganda

FOURTH SEMESTER

• Advanced photography
• History of civilization
• Modern turkish history
• University elective
• Media law and ethics
• Digital image processing
• Web design
• History of modern art-ii

FIFTH SEMESTER

• Computer aided visual design
• Digital video processing
• Summer training-i
• Graphic production techniques
• 2d animation
• Advertising design
• Introduction to multimedia

SIXTH SEMESTER

• 3d animation
• Package design
• Advanced computer aided 3d design
• Word and image in motion
• Information communication and teleconferencing
• Corporate identity design
• Area elective

SEVENTH SEMESTER

• Political economy and media
• Summer training-ii
• Graduation project-i
• Cyber culture
• Interactive art and design
• Design ethics and legal issues
• Area elective

EIGHTH SEMESTER

• Graduation project-ii
• Information technology and design
• Essentials of 3d modelling
• Aesthetics
• Area elective

OPTIONAL MODULES

• Creativity in advertising
• Film analysis
• Integrated marketing communication
• Advertising campaign design
• Documentary production
• Editing
• Journalism genres
• Social responsibility projects management
• Film production techniques
• Investigative reporting
• Tv genres
• Film genres
• Social media applications
• Political communication
• Online journalism
• Photojournalism
• Global journalism
• Fundamentals of tv production

ACCREDITATIONS

• Public Relations and Advertising Program has been accredited as of March 1st, 2019, by the Communication Education Evaluation Accreditation Board (ILEDAK), which is an institution authorized in performing external evaluations and issues accreditation certificates in the field of communication.
• The Turkish Republic Higher Education Board (YÖK)
• The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Board of Higher Education Planning Accreditation and Coordination Board (YÖDAK)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required documents:

• Completed application form
• Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO)
• Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival
• Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
• Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

FEES