Prof. Dr. Deniz Ayşe KANOĞLU

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Dean

Dear Students,

We believe that art, design and architecture are among the most powerful fields that keep societies’ cultural memory alive and carry it into the future. Guided by an educational philosophy rooted in universal values and centred on serving humanity, our Faculty has made it its mission to provide an effective, innovative and high-quality education in art, design and architecture that meets international standards. In line with this, our primary aim is to ensure that our students are not only professionally well-equipped but also grow into individuals who can express themselves freely, are committed to ethical values, are inquisitive, creative and environmentally conscious.

Our Faculty places at the heart of its vision the preservation of our historical legacy and cultural heritage, blending this with artistic and architectural creative processes, and producing enduring works by sharing them with society. We remain committed to educating students who are sought after at both national and international levels, who are in step with knowledge and technology, open to critical thinking, and capable of collaborating across different disciplines.

We are making intensive efforts to strengthen our academic structure, enhance our scientific activities and continuously develop our institutional capacity. Our priorities include raising standards in education and teaching; developing our research, project and practical infrastructure; and making more effective contributions to social development by strengthening our links with the industry. We are advancing all these processes by fostering a strong institutional culture within our faculty and supporting sustainable development in every area.

As we move forward with these objectives, we draw great strength from the dedicated efforts of our academic and administrative staff, the energy of our students, and the support of our stakeholders. Together, we will continue to work to carry art, design and architecture into the future, and to produce original, innovative works that add value to society.

With kind regards,

Prof. Dr. Deniz Ayşe KANOĞLU