The aim of the Department of Cartoon and Animation is to equip students with knowledge regarding the historical development of Cartoon and Animation cinema and classical animation techniques, to reinforce their knowledge and analyze these techniques with examples, and with applications made by the students, ensure they gain experience in the basic principles of animation. During their 4 years of education, students are expected to comprehend the basics of animation film in technical areas such as cartoon, cut-out, stop motion, collage, mud, pixilation, shadow, object, and computer animation. In addition, the individual art education of students will be developed through courses on cinema language, basic art education, communication methods, art history, photography, pattern, film music, sound, effects, fiction and so on. In addition to classical animation, 2D and 3D animation film production will be taught in a computer environment. Furthermore, during their undergraduate education, students are encouraged to take area courses from related departments of our Faculty (Graphic Design, Communication Design, Cinema TV, etc.) that will contribute to their education.

Throughout their education, students will gain experience with workshops and graduate having created 4 short films and a graduation project consisting of a film produced in a technique of their choice.
 
Students can study abroad with exchange programs and have the chance to get a second diploma in a field of their choice with the Double Major Program.