Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics is pleased to announce the first edition of the Tecnodieci Art Turkish Coffee Cup Design Competition, organised with the support of its main sponsor, Tecnodieci.

Rooted in the cultural heritage of Turkish coffee, the competition invites students to reinterpret the traditional Turkish coffee cup and saucer through a contemporary ceramic design approach. The competition aims to encourage original proposals that bring together cultural values, production techniques, functionality, aesthetics and user experience, while also exploring design solutions suitable for industrial ceramic production.

Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate, graduate and proficiency in art/doctoral students studying in Fine Arts, Art and Design, Industrial Design, Ceramics, Glass and related departments.

Participants may submit a maximum of two original Turkish coffee cup and saucer designs. Submitted works must be produced mainly from ceramic material, be suitable for mass production, and must not have previously received an award, been exhibited or been shared on social media or other online platforms.

Awards

• First Prize: 50,000 TRY
• Second Prize: 30,000 TRY
• Third Prize: 20,000 TRY

Key Dates

• Digital Image Submission: 9–13 June 2026
• Digital Image Pre-Evaluation Results: 22 June 2026
• Delivery of Selected Works: 23–26 June 2026
• Selection Committee Evaluation: 30 June 2026
• Award Ceremony and Exhibition Opening: 1 July 2026
• Exhibition: 1–30 July 2026

Application

Applications must be submitted through the official application portal between 9 and 13 June 2026:

https://basvuru.anadolu.edu.tr/ilan

For the competition poster, detailed guidelines, participation requirements and submission information, please visit the official announcement page of Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts:

https://gsf.anadolu.edu.tr/acik-cagrilar/tecnodieci-turk-kahvesi-fincani-tasarim-yarismasi-afis-ve-sartnamesi

Contact

Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics
E-mail: seramik@anadolu.edu.tr

Project: Vocational Program content development – field of pottery & ceramics

Remotely employment (online)

Project goals:

• Development of a Vocational Program: in the field of Pottery & Ceramics Crafts.
• High quality Educational Content Building

Estimated project kick-off: March 2024

Estimated Vocational Program launch: November 2024

Vocational Program duration: 6-9 months.

Role & responsibilities of Academic Expert on this project:

Academic Advising:

• Providing expertise in academic specialization areas, including the latest research and developments.
• Analyzing global educational trends and integrating them into program design.
• Contributing to the identification of the program’s general and specific objectives from a local perspective through collaboration with stakeholders from the institute.
• Contributing to providing inputs based on best practices.

Design and Build the Programs:

• Contributing to the development of educational content, including topics, lesson plans, and other educational materials in a clear manner based on local and international standards.
• Designing and planning curricula, with an emphasis on the interconnection between different subjects and ensuring their logical and effective presentation for learning.
• Contributing to the integration of innovative teaching methods and modern educational technologies based on recent studies and methods in education.
• Developing and formulating precise and comprehensive descriptions for each course, including objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment.
• Identifying training needs and required resources for the courses.

Project: Vocational Program in Pottery & Ceramics Arts – Curriculum Building.

Remote Employment (online)

Estimated Project Kick-Off: March 2024

Project goals:

• Development of a Vocational Program: in the field of Pottery & Ceramics Crafts.
• High quality Educational Content Building

Duration of the vocational program: 6-9 months.

Estimate launch date of the vocational program: November 2024

Roles & responsibilities of the Curriculum Design Expert :

• Creating a general plan that includes formulating clear and measurable objectives for the program.
• Developing program evaluation standards and learning outcomes.
• Writing and developing educational materials that support the educational objectives, including identifying learning sources, electronic resources, and others.
• Consulting with program design committee members, experts, and practitioners to integrate their views into the design.
• Aligning educational content with job market requirements and needs.
• Updating and modifying content based on feedback and new developments.
• Providing training and professional support to faculty and trainers on using new curricula