History
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Sakarya University was established on 29 April 1997 under the name Faculty of Fine Arts, with three departments: Painting, Ceramics, and Traditional Turkish Arts. The Faculty commenced its educational activities in 2000 and graduated its first cohort of students in 2004.
Since its establishment, the Faculty has been committed to advancing art education and has continuously strengthened its academic structure in response to evolving educational needs and an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. Within this framework, the Department of Visual Communication Design was launched in 2011, followed by the Department of Architecture in 2014.
In 2016, the Faculty was officially renamed the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture to reflect a more integrated and comprehensive approach that brings together the disciplines of art, design, and architecture under a unified academic structure. This transformation marked a significant milestone in broadening the Faculty's educational and research vision.
Today, the Faculty comprises five academic departments: Painting, Ceramics and Glass, Traditional Turkish Arts, Visual Communication Design, and Architecture. Undergraduate, master's, and proficiency in arts (terminal art degree) programs are offered in the Departments of Painting and Ceramics and Glass, while the Departments of Traditional Turkish Arts, Visual Communication Design, and Architecture offer undergraduate and master's degree programs.
With nearly three decades of academic experience, the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture provides a dynamic environment for education, research, and artistic production in the fields of art, design, and architecture. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and the preservation of cultural heritage, the Faculty fosters creative inquiry and practice through a student-centered, practice-oriented educational approach. Supported by a distinguished academic staff and an expanding network of national and international collaborations, the Faculty continues to educate highly qualified artists, designers, architects, and researchers who contribute to cultural enrichment, scientific advancement, and the sustainable development of society.
