Lect. PhD KENAN SUBAŞİ


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WoS Research Areas: Art, Communication, Film Radio Television


Scopus Research Areas: Museology, Communication


Avesis Research Areas: Virtual Reality, Radio, Cinema and Television, Art and Design, Graphics, Fine Arts, Interactive Media Design, Cinema-TV-Fhotography, Cartoon, Communication Design

Email: kenansubasi@iuc.edu.tr
Other Email: info@kenansubasi.com
Web: www.kenansubasi.com
Address: İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Rektörlüğü 34320 Avcılar/İstanbul

Metrics

Publication

13

Citation (Scholar)

6

H-Index (Scholar)

2

Project

1

Open Access

13
UN Sustainable Development Goals

Biography

Dr. Kenan Subaşı, who serves as a lecturer at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, graduated from the Faculty of Communication, Department of Radio, Cinema, and Television at Erciyes University. During his undergraduate studies, he won the international Young Communicators Competition for three consecutive years.

Subaşı completed his master's degree at Beykent University, Department of Cinema and Television, in 2017. He later completed his PhD at Ege University, Department of Radio, Cinema, and Television, in 2025 with his dissertation titled “Transforming Identity of Cinema with New Technologies: Virtual Reality and 360-Degree Video.

Between 2012 and 2020, he worked as a motion graphic designer on numerous national and international projects at Kanal D, one of Turkey’s largest television channels. During his undergraduate years, he participated in several short film and documentary projects. His short film 14.15, directed during his master’s studies, was selected for more than fifty film festivals across over twenty countries.

Subaşı’s academic research primarily focuses on New Media, Digital Cinema, Virtual Reality and Cinema, VR Film, 360-Degree Video, Design, Animation, New Technologies, New Formats, and New Narratives. In addition to teaching technical courses and workshops such as Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Advanced Editing Techniques, Computer-Aided Design, and Motion Graphic Design, he also offers theoretical courses. Alongside his academic career, he continues to work as a designer on various national and international projects.

Education

2020 - 2025

2020 - 2025

Doctorate

Ege University, Institute of Social Sciences, Radio, Television and Cinema, Turkey

2014 - 2017

2014 - 2017

Postgraduate

Beykent University, Instıtute Of Socıal Scıences, Cinema and Television, Turkey

2007 - 2012

2007 - 2012

Undergraduate

Erciyes University, İletişim Fakültesi, Radyo, Televizyon Ve Sinema , Turkey

Dissertations

2025

2025

Doctorate

Transforming Identity of Cinema with New Technologies: Virtual Reality and 360-Degree Video

Ege University, Institute of Social Sciences, Radio, Television and Cinema

2017

2017

Postgraduate

14.15

Beykent University, Instıtute Of Socıal Scıences, Sinema ve Televizyon

Foreign Languages

B2 Upper Intermediate

B2 Upper Intermediate

English

Certificates, Courses and Trainings

2025

2025

Unreal Engine 5.2

Vocational Training

Information Technologies and Communication Authority

Research Areas

Virtual Reality

Radio, Cinema and Television

Art and Design

Graphics

Fine Arts

Interactive Media Design

Cinema-TV-Fhotography

Cartoon

Communication Design

Research Areas Based on Academic Activities

Avesis Research Areas

    WoS Research Areas

      Scopus Research Areas

        Academic Positions

        2020 - Continues

        2020 - Continues

        Lecturer

        İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Rektorate, --

        Non Academic Experience

        2012 - 2020

        2012 - 2020

        Motion Graphic Artist

        Company, Kanal D, Tasarım ve Animasyon Departmanı, Motion Graphic Artist

        Courses

        Associate Degree

        Associate Degree

        New Media Technologies

        3B Çizim Uygulamaları

        Motion Graphics Design

        Television Production Management

        İleri Kurgu Teknikleri

        Filming Techniques II

        Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım

        İnternet Yayıncılığı

        Kurgu Teknikleri 1

        İleri Kurgu Teknikleri

        Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım

        Haber Araştırma Uygulamaları

        Bilgisayar

        Articles

        All (4)
        Other Publications (4)

        Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences

        2024

        2024

        1. New Technologies and Future Norm of Film Production: Virtual Studios

        Subaşi K., Parsa A. F.

        International Congress of Integrated Social Research and Interdisciplinary Studies, Batumi, Georgia, 30 May - 01 June 2024, vol.1, pp.309-310, (Summary Text) Creative Commons License

        2024

        2024

        2. Violence to Which the Image is Subjected Synthetic Images And Digital Disinformation

        Subaşi K., Parsa A. F.

        IV International Symposium on Communication: Disinformation in the Digital Age, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 15 - 17 May 2024, pp.31-32, (Summary Text) Creative Commons License

        2023

        2023

        3. Tracking the Transformation from Conventional to Digital Media in a 360-Degree Perspective: The Case of Behzat Ç.

        Subaşi K., Delice R.

        SINIR/SIZ: dünya yapmak & ötesi 1. Disiplinlerarası Sanat, Tasarım ve Sosyal Bilimler Uluslararası Sempozyumu, İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 05 May 2023, pp.53, (Summary Text) Creative Commons License

        2021

        2021

        4. An Analysıs of Reha Erdem's Fılm, Fıve Tımes, Based On Münsterberg and Arnheım's Theorıes

        Yaman H., Alp H., Subaşi K.

        International Communication and Art Symposium (INCAS), Elazığ, Turkey, 04 September 2021, vol.1, pp.31-32, (Summary Text) Creative Commons License Sustainable Development

        Books

        2024

        2024

        2. Reading the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Literacy from the Perspective of Digital Visual Literacy

        Subaşi K., Parsa A. F.

        in: Different Paths, Common Goal - Interdisciplinary Media Literacy, Fevzi Kasap,Ahmet Güneyli,Özgür Yılmazkol, Editor, Doruk Yayınları, İstanbul, pp.553-557, 2024 Creative Commons License Sustainable Development

        2022

        2022

        4. GENERICS OF TV SERIES AS PRODUCTS OF POPULAR CULTURE: COMPARISON OF THE GENERICS OF “DEXTER” AND “PERSONA” IN TERMS OF FORM AND CONTENT

        Subaşi K.

        in: Interdisciplinary Approaches In Visual Communication, Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Köse, Editor, Kriter Yayınevi, İstanbul, pp.71-96, 2022 Creative Commons License

        2022

        2022

        5. New Challenges and New Opportunities Through Interactive Cinema in New Media Case Study: 360 Degree Film

        Subaşi K., Parsa A. F.

        in: Cinema Studies, Burak Türten, Editor, University of South Florida M3 Publishing, Florida, pp.1-19, 2022 Creative Commons License Sustainable Development

        Funded Projects

        2025 - 2026

        2025 - 2026

        HORIZON: Healthcare Orientation towards Resilience, Initiative, and Zero-tolerance of Negativity

        Erasmus Project , Erasmus+ KA2 Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices, National Level

        (Project Abstract)
        Arslan R. (Executive), Küre G., Köse Karakaya M., Yaman H., Subaşi K., Akyürek P.

        Design

        November 2025

        November 2025

        Poster Design for the 7th International Printing Technologies Symposium

        Graphic Design / Marketing and Advertising Design

        Subaşi K.

        October 2025

        October 2025

        Poster Design for the International Hope for Gaza Mixed Exhibition

        Graphic Design / Marketing and Advertising Design

        Subaşi K.

        June 2021

        June 2021

        İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Pharmacy Logo Design

        Graphic Design / Corporate Identity Design

        Subaşi K.

        August 2020

        August 2020

        Kanal D - My Bride in the Kitchen (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        February 2019

        February 2019

        Kanal D - Yemekteyiz (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        November 2018

        November 2018

        Kanal D - What's Happening in Life (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        November 2017

        November 2017

        Kanal D - I Don't Know, My Spouse Knows (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        August 2017

        August 2017

        Kanal D - Golden Butterfly Awards Ceremony (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        July 2017

        July 2017

        Kanal D - Colorful Pages (TV Program) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        July 2016

        July 2016

        Kanal D - Magazin D (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        June 2016

        June 2016

        Kanal D - My Doctor (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        April 2016

        April 2016

        Kanal D - Kısmetse Olur (TV Programme) / Design and Animation

        Graphic Design / Moving Graphic Design

        Subaşi K.

        Awards

        March 2017

        March 2017

        3.lük Ödülü (14.15)

        7. Uluslararası Barikat Film Festivali (Türkiye)

        February 2017

        February 2017

        Kısa Film Kategorisi - Özel Seçki (14.15)

        3. Uşak Kanatlı Denizatı Kısa Film Festivali (Türkiye)

        February 2017

        February 2017

        Kısa Film Kategorisi - Özel Seçki (14.15)

        Ouarzazate International Film Festival (Almanya)

        January 2017

        January 2017

        Kısa Film Kategorisi - Özel Seçki (14.15)

        40Th Elche International Independent Film Festival (İtalya)

        December 2016

        December 2016

        Kısa Film Kategorisi - Özel Seçki (14.15)

        Le Plein De Super Short Film Festival (Fransa)

        November 2016

        November 2016

        Kısa Film Kategorisi - Özel Seçki (14.15)

        4.Uluslararası Boğaziçi Film Festivali (Türkiye)

        July 2015

        July 2015

        En İyi Senaryo Ödülü (Film Yapım Desteği)

        Türkiye Radyo Televizyon Kurumu (Trt)

        September 2012

        September 2012

        Görsel Kategori, Televizyon Jeneriği Yarışması (2.lik Ödülü)

        Aydın Doğan Vakfı 24. Genç İletişimciler Yarışması

        September 2011

        September 2011

        Görsel Kategori (2.lik Ödülü)

        Aydın Doğan Vakfı 23. Genç İletişimciler Yarışması

        September 2010

        September 2010

        Görsel Kategori (1.lik Ödülü)

        Aydın Doğan Vakfı 22. Genç İletişimciler Yarışması

        

        Invited Talks

        May 2025

        May 2025

        New Technologies, New Formats and New Narratives: Interactive Virtual Reality Filmmaking

        Seminar

        2. International Turan Film Festival-Azerbaijan

        October 2024

        October 2024

        New Technologies, New Formats and New Narratives: Virtual Reality Filmmaking Workshop

        Seminar

        41st Tehran International Short Film Festival-Iran

        June 2024

        June 2024

        Transforming Identity of Cinema with new technologies: Virtual Reality Cinema

        Conference

        Yunus Emre Institute and Iranian Youth Cinema Society-Iran

        November 2023

        November 2023

        A New Cinema Experience with Virtual Reality Technology of Meta Quest 3

        Seminar

        Ege Üniversitesi-Turkey

        April 2022

        April 2022

        Color Theories in Corporate Identity Design

        Seminar

        Beykoz Üniversitesi-Turkey

        May 2021

        May 2021

        Motion Graphics Design Workshop

        Seminar

        İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi-Turkey

        Jury Memberships

        November-2025

        November 2025

        Award

        Halic Goldenhorn International Film Festival & Film Market​ - Halic International Film Market​

        September-2025

        September 2025

        Award

        9th Güzel Ordu International Short Film Competition - Güzel Ordu Culture and Art Foundation

        October-2024

        October 2024

        Award

        41st Tehran International Short Film Festival - International Virtual Reality Film Category, Main Jury - Iranian Youth Cinema Society

        September-2024

        September 2024

        Award

        41st Tehran International Short Film Festival - International Virtual Reality Film Category, Jury - Iranian Youth Cinema Society

        Visual Activities

        2026 - 2026

        2026 - 2026

        Hope Afloat: The Story of Nil / Director

        Documentary

        Subaşi K.

        2025 - 2025

        2025 - 2025

        Leaders Summit-Education / Director

        TV / Radio Training Program in Corporate Studios

        Subaşi K.

        2025 - 2025

        2025 - 2025

        İUC Academy Awards Ceremony / Director

        TV / Radio Training Program in Corporate Studios

        Subaşi K.

        2024 - 2024

        2024 - 2024

        Leadership Summits-Engineering / Director

        TV / Radio Training Program in Corporate Studios

        Subaşi K.

        2023 - 2023

        2023 - 2023

        Leaders Summit-Health / Director

        TV / Radio Training Program in Corporate Studios

        Subaşi K.

        2015 - 2020

        2015 - 2020

        14.15 / Director

        Short Film

        Sustainable Development
        Subaşi K.