DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

Department of performing arts objective is to graduate qualified artists needed by the acting, dramatic writing and stage design majors. Aim of the department is bringing the model of graduates with the following abilities: doing an objective research in any subject given, getting to a conclusion by scientific methods with the research result, making an artistic interpretation counting on this result and applying this interpretation to an artistic form.
Performing arts department is founded as the part of the faculty of fine arts which is founded in 1976, structured within Ege University. The department has started education in semester 1976 1977. Acting, dramatıc writing, stage design are the current branches of education. In the year of the fırst graduates, 1981, the department becomes a part of Dokuz Eylul University along with the fine arts faculty founded, as a result of the arrengements done in the Turkish higher education. And it continues functioning eversince.

Qualification Awarded

Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy, Bachelor's Degree (B. Sc.)

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a specialized examination.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

For lateral transfers to the faculty, verdict applied regarding the principles of transferring between associate degree and undergraduate degree programs, double major and minor credit institutions transfer in higher education are applied which is published in the Official Gazette date 24.4.2010 and issue 27561.
For vertical transfers, verdict applied regarding the Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational Schools and Open Plan Schools graduates in Undergraduate Education which is published in the Official Gazette date 19.2.2002 and issue 24676.
For transfers to Vocational Schools of those who have not completed or cannot complete their undergraduate education, verdict applied regarding the Regulation on Obtaining Associate Degree Diplomas of those who did not or could not complete their undergraduate education or adjustments to vocational schools which is published in the Official Gazette dated 18.3.11989 and numbered 20112.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.
1- Training is performed based on course passing system in faculty.
2- Failed courses belong to an academic year are firstly enrolled next academic year.
3- Absolute assessment system is applied in faculty.
4- Grade point avarage (GPA) ; it is calculated by dividing the number which is found by multiplying course credits with marks to total credit in relevant term.
5- General Grade point avarage (GGPA) ; it covers the whole courses and education period so far and is calculated by dividing the number which is found by multiplying all course credits with marks to total credit.
6- Only enrolled courses are taken into consideration in GPA and GGPA calculation, the courses which can not be attend are omitted. The last mark is considered for repeated courses. In average calculation, two decimal after comma is used.
7- The last mark gained for repeated courses is passing mark. Whether have been taking course addition to maximum load not exceedingly two courses or not and its conditions are determined by Faculy Administrative Board. The student must complete 4years of study acquiring 240 (ECTS )credits. At least 60 ECTS of 240 ECTS credits must have been electives courses. This degree is awarded to students who have successfuly completed all courses in the curriculum, 50 days of internship, Graduation project and have a minimum CGPA of 50/100 and no failing grades.

Profile of the Programme

Performing arts, Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy Degree aims to maintain an education program which involves the to train intellectual, creative, innovative and productive performing arts theorists, critics, playwrights and dramaturgs for dramatic repertoire covering writing for stage, screen, radio and commercials. Survey of complete literary expressions, study of main principles and components being used for composing dramatıc aesthetic, working over applications of script, stage play, television, etc. In various forms of plays, mastering in field/works of production dramaturgy.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Dramatic writing programme graduates are employed in producing creative dramatic writing for areas such as theatre, script, radio and tv (broad cast); newspaper and advertisement editorship; production dramaturgy.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to second cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Faculty of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 50. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

A student is required to have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (C.G.P.A.) of 50/100 and no failing grades.
A student is required to have minimum 240 credits of ECTS in total.
A student is required to complete the field internships in designated terms and hours
A student is required to complete a Diploma Project covering the necessary acedemic research and artistic production.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department, Deputy.
Prof. Dr. Hacı Yakup Öztuna
yakup.oztuna@deu.edu.tr