SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Teaching staff are well-equipped in their field
Graphic arts have a wide professional scope
Thanks to the dynamic nature of the profession, technological innovations can be continuously monitored and integrated into production processes
Strong communication between academics and students
A young and dynamic teaching staff
Support for students' creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Practical course content structured to provide professional competence
A program structure open to interdisciplinary work
Weaknesses
Low number of students
Insufficient number of teaching staff
Lack of an exhibition hall
Inability to host symposiums
Lack of a graduate education program
Limited number of artistic/design works
Lack of cooperation and communication with external stakeholders (industry, public sector, professional organizations)
Opportunities
Rapid developments in visual communication, digital media, and creative industries increasing interest in graphic arts and visual arts
Widespread inter-university cooperation, joint exhibitions, and workshops
Increased demand for graduates with growing awareness of art and design in society
The increased visibility of art on digital platforms and the growing opportunities for students to express themselves in these media
The current understanding of art, which is open to interdisciplinary projects, supports the diversity of students' production
The spread of new forms of production such as online exhibitions, digital portfolios, and online collaborations
The potential for graduates to be employed in various sectors such as the art market, advertising agencies, cultural institutions, and digital media
Threats
The difficulties posed by competition in creating financial opportunities in the European higher education field
Limited support for academic staff
Lack of interest in the university on the part of the people of Niğde and the local administration
Insufficient public budgets allocated to art education and delays in infrastructure investments
Limited employment opportunities despite the increase in the number of graduates
Insufficient development of agencies, studios, and creative platforms in the field of graphic design in the region
The region's competitive advantage is low when compared to large cities with extensive cultural and artistic infrastructure
Niğde is not sufficiently developed in terms of events and environmental opportunities that would encourage artistic production
Limited interdisciplinary interaction and cooperation between relevant sectors and institutions