The Department of Ceramics began its undergraduate and graduate education in 2018. With six academic staff members, the vision of the Department is to offer practical and theoretical courses in a complementary manner, ensuring that students are trained not only as competent artists but also as intellectual university graduates ready to enter professional life.

In line with our country’s 2023 and 2071 goals, and as an extension of our education policy, the Department’s primary mission is to train young ceramic artists who are rooted in national values while also meeting international standards.

Mission

The Department aims to cultivate individuals who carry the cultural and artistic heritage of their geography into the present, who have fully acquired the knowledge and skills required by the contemporary world, who possess advanced material knowledge and design capabilities, who can compete internationally, and who are capable of interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration, while being research-oriented and creative.

Education

The Department provides a comprehensive education program that combines both theoretical and practical courses on ceramic techniques and technologies. Students receive training in areas such as basic art education, art history, traditional and contemporary ceramic arts, plastic arts, material knowledge, ceramic raw materials, ceramic chemistry, clay preparation methods, molding techniques, wheel-throwing, workshop and laboratory practices, ceramic and glass production and forming methods, freehand and computer-aided design, artistic and industrial ceramics, glaze formulation, ceramic kilns, glazed and unglazed firing techniques, decoration, screen printing, and glazing methods, as well as ceramic production management.

Through internships, students gain industrial experience, while research projects, technical trips, workshops, seminars, conferences, competitions, exhibitions, and various activities enrich their knowledge and skills in the field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of Ceramics can pursue careers as researchers, teachers, academics, and designers in the field of ceramics. They are qualified to work in both the public and private sectors, and they also have the opportunity to establish their own studios to develop independent professional practices.