Media and Visual Arts...

Koç Üniversitesi
Turkey, Istanbul

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Study location	Turkey, Istanbul
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	23

Tuition fee	US$21,500 per year
Application fee	TRY 360 one-time Non-Refundable Application Fee

Tuition fee

US$21,500 per year

Application fee

TRY 360 one-time

Non-Refundable Application Fee

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Eligible English Tests and Minimum Scores

Language requirements

English

Eligible English Tests and Minimum Scores

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question: Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities and skills)? Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual? Mandatory application documents 1- An international standard university admission exam score or an international diploma grade Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for details. It is not sufficient to have proficiency in English for admission. Applicants are expected to provide one of the eligible exams or diplomas listed in Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades. Exam scores older than 2 years at the time of application will not be accepted. There is no time limitation on diploma grades. 2- Official High School Diploma (if available at the time of submission) 3- Official high school transcripts (or predicted high school GPA) 4- English language proficiency exam score Since English is the medium of instruction at Koç University, you should demonstrate competence in the language by submitting one of the Eligible English Proficiency Exam Score reports and sharing the electronic scores for verification. Students who submit a valid English Proficiency Exam Result and/or students who completed the last 3 years of high school education in a country where the official language is English (as recognized by the Turkish Higher Education authorities) will be exempted from attending the English Language Center (ELC) and will directly begin their undergraduate courses. IELTS is not currently accepted in Turkey by the Higher Education Council of Turkey. 5 – Valid passport or national ID Optional application documents 1 – Extra-curricular activities

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question:
“Why are you a suitable candidate?”

Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process.

Some points that may help you answer this question:

Why have I chosen to apply to this programme?
What do I expect to gain from my studies?
Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities and skills)?
Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual?

Mandatory application documents

1- An international standard university admission exam score or an international diploma grade

Please refer to the Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades section for details.
It is not sufficient to have proficiency in English for admission. Applicants are expected to provide one of the eligible exams or diplomas listed in Acceptable Exams and Diplomas and Minimum Eligibility Scores and Grades.
Exam scores older than 2 years at the time of application will not be accepted. There is no time limitation on diploma grades.

2- Official High School Diploma (if available at the time of submission)

3- Official high school transcripts (or predicted high school GPA)

4- English language proficiency exam score

Since English is the medium of instruction at Koç University, you should demonstrate competence in the language by submitting one of the Eligible English Proficiency Exam Score reports and sharing the electronic scores for verification. Students who submit a valid English Proficiency Exam Result and/or students who completed the last 3 years of high school education in a country where the official language is English (as recognized by the Turkish Higher Education authorities) will be exempted from attending the English Language Center (ELC) and will directly begin their undergraduate courses. IELTS is not currently accepted in Turkey by the Higher Education Council of Turkey.

5 – Valid passport or national ID

Optional application documents

1 – Extra-curricular activities

More information	cssh.ku.edu.tr/..dia-and-visual-arts/about

The current growth of media technologies promises a wide range of possibilities for the creative industry. Global markets have been focusing on 8 core areas for the growth of the creative industry: Design, Film Production, Music, Moving and Interactive Media, Computer Games, Advertising, Gastronomy, and Tourism.

The creative industry particularly needs professionals who are well versed and have the capacity to engage in innovative uses of new displaying technologies, social networks, and computerized entertainment. Also, the creative industry requires professionals who are able to think across different communication platforms, who are highly knowledgeable about consumption trends, and who can develop new methods to be responsive to expectations and the needs of the consumers, not only in Türkiye but all over the world.

The market for creative entertainment products has been growing steadily since 2000 and is projected to continue to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in contemporary economies. According to UNESCO, when “cultural services” are included in the calculations, the USA is the largest exporter of creative entertainment products; followed by Europe (EU15) which has the leading position in many continents. Also, data suggest that the expansion of creative industries has recently been most rapid in Asia. According to the recent projections, Türkiye is expected to become one of the important actors in digital entertainment, especially in Eastern Europe, Middle-east and the Turkic region in Central Asia.

Taking these trends into consideration, the undergraduate program at Media and Visual Arts Department at Koç University aims to train professionals for the media component of the creative industry by providing an education that focuses on theoretical studies, creative practice, and management skills.

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