The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture held its first FADA Fest on April 6–10.
The festival brought together students, academics and professionals through a program of workshops, talks, screenings and exhibitions held across the
F Buildings. Participants attended sessions on topics such as podcasting, modern Turkish architecture, contemporary art and AI in design, alongside hands-on workshops in collage, ceramics, printmaking, cyanotype and wearable art. Retrospective screenings from the PASO Film Festival and a Dolby Atmos listening experience were also included in the program.
Events during the week featured activities such as a collage workshop, mono printing, drawing sessions, artist talks and discussions on media and design. Two exhibitions, “Ankara Postcards: One City, A Thousand Memories” and the IAED Distinguished Works Exhibition, remained open throughout the festival.
On April 9–10, Career Incubation Days were held as part of the festival program. During these two days, industry representatives met with students through talks, panels and company stands, offering networking opportunities and insight into various creative fields.
Commenting on the festival, FADA Dean Prof. Yasemin Afacan said, “With the support of our members of Strategic Planning and Career Incubation Committees, we successfully realized our first FADA Fest. It was truly inspiring to see such energy across our buildings. FADA Fest is more than a series of events; it is a platform where our students can share ideas freely, inspire one another and take meaningful steps toward their professional future.”
