Department of Painting

Hello, I am Seren HELVACI. I am a 4th-year student in the Department of Painting at Balıkesir University Faculty of Fine Arts. In our department, we aim to turn whatever we experience in life to art. It is about reflecting them in various forms such as oil painting, portraiture, or charcoal. Our department is located at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Çağış Campus. We have courses such as drawing, oil painting, art history, and printmaking. Our studios are productive and comfortable spaces where we express ourselves and create works, influencing and supporting each other. We also have final projects as part of our graduation requirements. We need to submit at least 9 oil paintings. As artists graduating from our department, we can establish specific courses, workshops, and provide education here. Additionally, we can work in certain courses, workshops, and private institutions. By obtaining pedagogical training, we can reach children in specific cities as art teachers. I have loved painting since my childhood. In my dreams, I always saw myself creating works with colors. I have fought hard to study in this department. I have people in my circle who consider studying at the painting department as a hobby, but I can say that I am an artist who passionately embraces art. That's why I chose the painting department. I chose Balıkesir University because of the easy commute, teaching staff, library facilities, and environmental conditions. While studying in our department, I benefit the most from the knowledge and experience of our instructors, as well as the workshops and libraries of the Faculty of Fine Arts. After graduation, my goal is to carry out works in the field of painting and present them on contemporary platforms. I recommend students who will choose the Department of Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts to be genuinely fond of art and have a desire to create works. I wish good luck to all the students taking the university entrance exam. We look forward to welcoming you to the Department of Painting at Balıkesir University Faculty of Fine Arts.