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Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (V)
Cyprus Aydın University Faculty of Fine Arts and Design was established with a creative, researcher and productive education approach.
Our faculty aims to train contemporary and creative professionals with global, social and environmental sensitivity in the fields of science, art and design.
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The Memory of Girne: Traces of History, Culture and Life
Project Summary:
Girne is a settlement rich in historical and cultural heritage in Cyprus. However, a significant portion of this valuable heritage has not been sufficiently documented, digitised, or promoted. This social responsibility project, which involves the preservation and documentation of historical structures, aims to document historical buildings, cultural practices, oral history testimonies, and lifestyle in the Girne region through the work of students, with the goal of passing this heritage on to future generations. The project will serve both educational and promotional purposes through archival research, interviews, visual documents, and digital publications.
Project Objective:
To document and preserve the historical and cultural fabric of Kyrenia.
To raise awareness of cultural heritage among the local population.
To instill a sense of cultural continuity and belonging in younger generations.
To contribute to tourism and education by sharing the information gathered on digital platforms.
Documentation Work:
Photographing historical buildings and conducting inventory work.
Conducting oral history interviews with elderly individuals.
Video documentation of cultural rituals and handicrafts.
Digital Archiving and Publication Stage:
Publishing content via an accessible website.
Promotional videos via social media.
Preparing e-books, brochures and files for the KAÜ Library.
Project I: Ozanköy Mosque Fieldwork
As part of a social responsibility project aimed at preserving and documenting historical structures, students from our school’s Architecture Department conducted research on the cultural heritage of the region while working at the Ozanköy Mosque. As part of the field study, the students examined the historical fabric of the village, created a survey of the Ozanköy Mosque, and researched the history of the building from written sources. The students compiled the information they gathered into a presentation, which can be used as a resource for future reference both within and outside the school. Expressing their happiness for contributing to the preservation and documentation of the historical fabric, our students had the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they learned in this fieldwork to practice. Additionally, stating that they developed awareness about cultural heritage, our students expressed their desire to continue such studies in the future.
| Program Name | Degree | Language of Education | Accreditation |
| Architecture | Undergraduate | English | YÖDAK |
| Interior Architecture and Environmental Design | Undergraduate | Turkish | YÖK, YÖDAK |
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