Radio, Television and Cinema Department

The Department of Radio, Television, and Cinema offers a dynamic and future-oriented education designed for students who aspire to build careers in the global media industry. Our program equips students with the knowledge, technical skills, and creative vision needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Taught in English, the program fosters creative, analytical, and ethically responsible individuals who can both understand and shape contemporary media practices. Students graduate as confident storytellers and media professionals ready to contribute to radio, television, cinema, and digital platforms.

Why Study Radio, Television and Cinema at CIU?

• Our program is nationally accredited (İLEDAK), a testament to our high academic standards, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to quality education.
• Our young and dynamic faculty are dedicated to fostering your individual talent, providing close, one-on-one mentorship on students’ original and creative projects both inside and outside the classroom.
• The RTV Studio’s extensive, up-to-date equipment inventory — ranging from drones to GoPros, gimbals to cinematic cameras, and Blackmagic ATEM switchers to live broadcast and radio mixers — provides a rich, hands-on learning environment.
• Our curriculum balances courses across radio, television, and cinema, giving you the unique opportunity to specialize in all three fields and become a versatile media professional.
• Our department actively encourages and supports participation in prestigious domestic and international competitions, empowering you to develop your creative voice with confidence.
• Through established protocols and strong collaborations with state news, radio, and television institutions, our students gain authentic field experience and invaluable on-site learning opportunities.
• With diverse coursework spanning pre-production, production, and post-production, our curriculum ensures you graduate equipped with professional competencies in screenwriting, storytelling, art direction, lighting, sound design, advanced editing, and media relations.
• With graduation projects and advanced production courses, you will build a diverse portfolio of original work — spanning social media, radio, television, and cinema — to present to prospective employers.

Accreditations

The Radio, Television, and Cinema Program has been accredited by the Communication Education Evaluation Accreditation Board (İLEDAK) — the institution authorized to conduct external evaluations and grant accreditation in communication — as of January 12, 2023.

This accreditation confirms that our program meets national quality standards and is committed to continuous improvement. Students receive a current, innovative education aligned with industry expectations, helping them build skills in critical thinking, creative content production, and ethical responsibility.

For graduates, holding a degree from an accredited program enhances recognition and competitiveness in the job market. İLEDAK accreditation strengthens their position in local and international employment and serves as a prestigious credential for those pursuing an academic career.

Educational Opportunities

In addition to full-time academic staff, our department benefits from part-time faculty with industry experience, and invites media professionals and distinguished academics as guest speakers to share their insights with students.

Students can work as assistants in our radio and television studios. The university’s radio station, CIU FM, broadcasting continuously on FM 107.2 with digital infrastructure, offers hands-on experience in radio programming, broadcasting, and station management.

Students’ projects — whether developed within courses or independently — are supported, and participation in national and international competitions is encouraged.

The Overview of Our Curriculum

• The first year introduces basic media literacy while building skills in photography, radio, and television, alongside general psychology, sociology, and computer courses for a well-rounded start.
• The second year teaches scriptwriting for films and TV shows alongside hands-on video editing, camera work, and lighting, plus media law, communication theories, and social media’s use in the industry. You also start taking elective courses suited to your interests and skills.
• The third year lets you step into real directing and producing while learning film history, film analysis, and radio/TV news production, alongside more elective courses. You also complete your first twenty-day summer internship at a media company for hands-on field experience.
• The fourth year is about freedom to choose elective classes matching your career goals, while completing two major graduation projects — one for radio and television, one for film — alongside a second twenty-day summer internship to complete your professional portfolio.

Studio Based Learning and Creative Practice

At the heart of our program is a strong emphasis on hands-on, studio-based learning. The RTV Studio serves as a professional training and production environment where students put theory into practice.

Students benefit from:

• Access to advanced production equipment (cameras, lighting, sound systems, live broadcast tools)
• Training in camera operation, editing, sound, and lighting design
• Opportunities to produce short films, documentaries, and digital media content
• Experience in live broadcasting and streaming services
• Participation in real productions for university and external collaborations

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates who complete their coursework and internships can work in media organizations such as radio and television networks, film production companies, and other platforms involved in audiovisual content creation.

They can take on roles in production, management, and design — as screenwriters, producers, directors, cinematographers, art directors, set crew, presenters, camera operators, lighting and sound operators, video editors, and more.

They can also pursue academic careers through graduate programs.

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