Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Fine Arts (GSF), Graphic Design Department 3rd year student Zeynep Sevde Ilgaz about her career plans and her department, Res. See. An interview prepared by Zeynep Abacı was held.
Hello, first of all, can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hello, I'm Zeynep Sevde Ilgaz. I was born in 2001 in Istanbul. I love listening to music, painting and taking nature photos. I am a 3rd year graphic design student.
What was the main motivation for you to choose Istanbul Gelisim University Graphic Design Department and how did this process work for you?
Since I loved drawing in high school, I thought graphic design would be the right profession for me. I came to the preference promotion days of Istanbul Gelişim University. I took the aptitude test with the guidance of the guidance teachers here. As a result of the exam, I won the department with 75% scholarship. This is how my graphic design journey started.
In which areas do you want to work and specialize when you graduate as a Graphic Design student?
I would like to gain experience in the media industry as I like illustration and motion graphic designs more. I would like to work in advertising companies, publishing houses. I want to develop myself and specialize in the advertising industry.
As a 3rd year student this year, you will complete the internship process in order to gain both sectoral experience and graduation. What did you pay attention to when choosing an internship place?
I aimed to gain experience in different fields when choosing an internship place. In this process, my first goal was to improve myself. I had many creative ideas to make designs at work, but I did not have enough program knowledge. When I got home, I watched training videos to learn the program.
What advice would you like to give to prospective students who want to choose this field?
I think that those who prefer this department should be interested in social, artistic fields, always open to innovations, follow technology closely and have a basic drawing skill. Of course, it will take time to grasp design programs for those who do not have a Graphic Design background. I recommend that they continue this process with patience and interest. You should always take part in works that have continuity and prefer your own designs. Be original. Trying to be original will also improve your creativity skills.
We would like to thank our esteemed student Zeynep Sevde Ilgaz and wish her continued success.
