The Department of Communication and Design was established in 2012 within the Faculty of Communication at Ondokuz Mayıs University. The aim of this undergraduate program is to train professional individuals who are proficient in evolving communication technologies and capable of producing communication design across all types of media platforms by using next-generation communication design tools. The curriculum is structured primarily around practical courses, while also incorporating theoretical courses to provide the necessary intellectual foundation. In this context, practical courses include basic programming, basic design, three-dimensional animation and modeling, mobile applications, and web design. Theoretical grounding is provided through courses such as Introduction to Communication, Communication Theories, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences.
The department employs 3 Associate Professors, 1 Assistant Professor (PhD), and 1 Research Assistant (PhD). Education is delivered in the Mac Laboratory, conference hall, library, and technologically equipped classrooms (projection systems and internet access). Additionally, seminars and career events are organized with industry professionals to help students gain practical insights and experience relevant to the field.
To graduate, students must successfully complete all courses in the program (totaling 240 ECTS credits) and achieve a minimum GPA of 60 out of 100. Graduates of the department may work in various fields such as design (motion graphics, mobile application interfaces, web design, animation), creative direction (advertising), art direction, cinematography, production, post-production, planning and organization, project management, and managerial roles in artistic and cultural events.