About The Program

Department of Radio, Television and Cinema

We live in an age where time and space have dissolved, and our perception of reality has been reshaped. The flow of information and images moves incessantly within global media networks. Digitalization is not merely a technological transformation; it encompasses a multi-layered process of change that also transforms our thought structures, forms of perception, and narrative practices. Today, media is not just the content we watch, listen to, or are exposed to; it has also become a cultural space that shapes who we are, how we think, and what we believe. For this very reason, Radio, Television, and Cinema education must go beyond the mere transfer of technical knowledge and take on the responsibility of training media professionals who can think critically, creatively, and ethically.

Established in 1997, our department has graduated thousands of students to date and made significant contributions to Turkey's media sector and academic world. However, the changing media ecosystem reminds us that it is not enough to rest on the laurels of past achievements. In this new era, our department continues on its path with a vision that combines theoretical thinking with creative application, blending sectoral practices with academic discipline. This vision encompasses a wide range of contemporary approaches, from AI-powered content production to data-driven media analysis, virtual reality to interactive visual and audio formats. A camera is no longer just a filming tool; it is a narrative tool that interacts with code, data, software, and the audience.

In our department, practical training is conducted alongside theoretical grounding. We believe that education is not limited to classroom activities, and we actively involve our students in national and international festivals, workshops, and documentary and short film production processes. Our academic staff consists of faculty members who are both active in academic research and have industry experience; this enables us to establish a strong link between theory and practice.

Becoming proficient in communication requires not only technical skills but also social, emotional, and ethical competencies. Cultivating individuals who can empathize, communicate effectively with diverse others, and possess high media literacy is as important to us as technical expertise. In this context, we prioritize helping our students develop 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. When producing media content, we discuss not only “what we are communicating,” but also “why we are communicating it” and “how we should communicate it.”

Radio, television, and cinema are no longer just tools for entertainment or information; they play active roles in the construction of social memory, the formation of cultural identities, and the direction of public debates. For this reason, our department prepares its students not only for a profession but also for the intellectual equipment to analyze the communicative, cultural, and ethical issues of the contemporary world. 

Our department, accredited by İLEDAK, prepares students for the industry before graduation through its collaborations with the sector. Active work is carried out in areas such as film festivals, television projects, digital platform content, and podcast production. With a 30-day mandatory internship and final-year projects, our students build a professional portfolio and establish a strong connection with the real world. Graduation projects are evaluated by juries that include industry representatives, who provide feedback to students.

We invite you to our Radio, Television, and Cinema Department to discover the transformative power of visual-auditory storytelling and become individuals who not only watch but also narrate, question, and change.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kara

Head of the Radio, Television and Cinema Department