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Another contribution from IGU to sustainability and environmental awareness

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts continues to be the pioneer of innovative approaches in education and training with the eco curriculum it has created within the scope of sustainability and environmental awareness.

Having a significant place in the world in terms of quality education, Istanbul Gelisim University continues to renew its education approach within the framework of current developments. In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 ranking, Istanbul Gelisim University achieved significant success in categories such as quality education, accessible and clean energy, healthy and quality life, clean water and sanitation, partnerships for purposes. It also contributed to sustainability and environmental awareness with the "Eco Curriculum" created by the Faculty of Fine Arts. With the eco-curriculum, it is aimed to contribute to the training of individuals who are environmentally conscious, innovative, adopting sustainability and protecting the environment and society principles.

NINE DIFFERENT COURSES

Nine different courses stand out in the eco-curriculum, which is prepared by taking into consideration the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Many current issues such as environmentalism and sustainability, sustainability principles in buildings, climate and architecture, green building principles, energy problems, environmental awareness, sustainable development, and recycling are evaluated. The following courses are included in the curriculum contributed by all departments in Istanbul Gelisim University Fine Arts Faculty:

 - Sustainable Design
- Food and Sustainability
- Film and Eco-Criticism
- Green Building Design
- Sustainable Materials in Design
- Global Environmental Issues
- Urban Identity and Cultural Sustainability
- Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Ecological Literacy and Sustainability
 
NEW COURSES WILL BE ADDED TO THE CURRICULUM

Prof. Dr. Sükran Güzin Ilıcak Aydınalp, Dean at Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Fine Arts, emphasized that the eco-curriculum studies will continue in the future and new courses will be added to the curriculum. Considering the current problems in the world, people's perspectives on the environment need to change. In order to increase the level of consciousness in future generations, studies should be carried out from the early stages of the education and training process.

OUR STUDIES ON SUSTAINABILITY WILL CONTINUE

Prof. Dr. Aydınalp stated the following: “A university that acts with the vision of being one of the world universities that continuously create value on the path of “Development” and that has identified sustainability as the main theme must observe the relevant requirements in all its activities. We will be conducting many different activities not only within the scope of the curriculum, but also within the scope of sustainability in the future“.

OUR GOAL IS TO CREATE GREEN CAMPUS

Prof. Dr. Aydınalp also indicated, “We plan to increase the number of applied courses on sustainability and the environment in the future. In many foreign universities, students have the opportunity to be a part of the process instead of getting theoretical information. They can set up farms, grow crops, and participate in urban farming groups within the campuses.’’