Ceramic Graduate Program (Master's Degree)

The Graduate Program in Ceramic Art offers a research-oriented environment that combines creative practice, material exploration, and contemporary artistic inquiry. The program encourages students to investigate ceramic art through experimental production, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary perspectives while developing original artistic expressions.

Recognising ceramics as a field where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary artistic practice, the program supports research into material innovation, surface experimentation, firing technologies, and sustainable production methods. Studio-based practice is complemented by theoretical studies, enabling students to integrate artistic research with creative production.

Through master's education, students are encouraged to develop independent artistic practices while contributing to contemporary discussions in ceramic art, material culture, and visual arts.

Program History
The Graduate Program in Ceramic Art offers master's education within the Graduate School of Fine Arts at Akdeniz University. Drawing upon the academic experience and studio tradition of the Faculty of Fine Arts, the program integrates traditional ceramic knowledge with contemporary artistic research and experimental practice.

Educational Philosophy and Objectives
The program is founded on the integration of artistic creativity and material-based research. It aims to educate artists and researchers capable of developing innovative ceramic practices, experimenting with materials and techniques, and contributing to contemporary ceramic art through original creative work.

Students are encouraged to investigate the relationship between material, concept, and artistic expression while developing interdisciplinary perspectives and sustainable approaches to ceramic production.

Research Focus
Contemporary Ceramic Art
Artistic Research
Ceramic Material Research
Experimental Firing Techniques
Surface Design
Ceramic Sculpture
Interdisciplinary Practices
Sustainable Material Studies
Site-Specific Art
Traditional and Contemporary Ceramic Culture

Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers as independent ceramic artists, academics, researchers, designers, studio practitioners, project coordinators, and consultants. They may also work in universities, museums, galleries, cultural institutions, design studios, and creative industries while continuing their artistic and scholarly development through exhibitions, research, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Academic Stuff
Assoc. Prof. Kemal TİZGÖL (Head of Dept.)
Assoc. Prof. Kamuran Özlem SARNIÇ
Assoc. Prof. Figen IŞIKTAN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdal ÇETİNTAŞ
Assist. Prof. Enver GÜNER