Graduate Program in Cinema and Television (Master's Degree)

The Graduate Program in Cinema and Television offers a research-oriented environment where moving image production, visual storytelling, and critical inquiry come together through creative practice. The program encourages students to develop original cinematic narratives by integrating artistic production with theoretical research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Recognising film as both an artistic medium and a cultural practice, the program supports research into directing, screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, experimental cinema, digital media, and contemporary visual culture. Students are encouraged to explore emerging technologies and innovative storytelling methods while developing projects that respond to contemporary social and cultural issues.

The curriculum combines theoretical inquiry, film production, project development, and independent research, enabling students to establish their own cinematic language while contributing to contemporary film and media studies.

Program History

The Graduate Program in Cinema and Television offers master's education within the Graduate School of Fine Arts at Akdeniz University. Building upon the academic experience of the Faculty of Fine Arts, the program has adopted a research-oriented educational philosophy that integrates contemporary Cinema practice with scholarly research and creative production.

Educational Philosophy and Objectives
The program promotes an educational approach that integrates creative filmmaking with academic research. It aims to educate filmmakers and researchers who can develop original cinematic narratives, critically engage with moving image culture, and contribute to contemporary film and media through innovative creative practice.

Students are encouraged to combine theoretical knowledge with practical production while exploring interdisciplinary collaborations, emerging media technologies, and new approaches to audiovisual storytelling.

Research Focus
Film Studies
Film Theory and Criticism
Visual Storytelling
Directing
Screenwriting
Documentary Film
Experimental Cinema
Digital Filmmaking
New Media and Visual Culture
Artificial Intelligence in Audiovisual Production

Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue careers as academics, researchers, directors, screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, editors, creative content producers, media consultants, and project developers. They are also prepared to work in film production companies, television networks, digital streaming platforms, creative agencies, cultural institutions, and interdisciplinary media environments while continuing their academic and artistic development.

Academic Stuff
Assist. Prof. Oğuzhan ERSÜMER (Head of Dept.)
Assist. Prof. Rana İĞNECİ SÜZEN
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra YİĞİT