Painting Department

Hello, my name is Aslı Gökçek Meriç. I am a 1st year student at Istanbul Topkapı University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Painting. The Department of Painting aims to train contemporary artists, who have a high level of intellectual background and can also bring theory and practice together, respond to today's needs while being competent in evaluating the past knowledge. In our department, we generally receive Basic Art Education. Besides, we have Pattern and Perspective Courses. We also have workshop classes. In addition, we have English Preparation, Career Planning and Turkish Classes. In general, the Department of Painting is a department with applied courses. Formal education is given. Although we have online classes, attendance is mandatory. When we graduate from our department we can work as artists, by selling our work in exhibitions and in various other platforms. Also, we can work as teachers after meeting certain standards.
Painting has been one of the things I wanted to do all my life. I think art is a form of self-expression. That's why I chose the Painting Department. The biggest reason for me to choose Istanbul Topkapı University is that it is located in Istanbul. The fact that Balat Campus is a place with a historical texture was one of the most important reasons for me to choose this place. At the same time, since the Painting Department has just opened this year, I wanted to be a part of it. The areas we use the most in our department are workshops. This is because of our applied courses. In our workshops, we work intensively on Perspective and Pattern Lessons with our valuable teachers. I have academic goals after graduation. I intend to develop myself more in the field of art. I also intend to introduce painting to young students and do my best to help them acquire a profession. My advice to the candidates who will prefer our university is to be prepared before coming here by taking drawing and perspective lessons in order to improve drawing techniques while preparing for the exam. I wish success to the candidates who will choose Istanbul Topkapı University Painting Department. We would like to see you at Istanbul Topkapı University.