University of Arts (Albania)

University of Arts
Universiteti i Arteve

Latin: Art Academiae
Type	Public
Established	1966
Endowment	Financed by the Government of Albania
Rector	Prof. Dr. Kastriot Çaushi ^[1]
Academic staff	386, of which 119 full-time tenure track
Administrative staff	64
Students	About 1,200
Location	Tirana, Albania
Campus	urban
Colors	,
Affiliations	ELIA, AEC, Albanian National Opera, Albanian National Theater, Albanian Fine Arts Gallery
Website	www.uart.edu.al

Albanian University of Arts^[2] (formerly known as the Academy of Arts) is the main institution that offers higher education in the arts in Albania.

History

Founded in 1966 as the High Institute of Arts, it merged three artistic institutions: the Tirana State Conservatory, the Higher School of Fine Arts, and the High School for Actors “Aleksander Moisiu”. The Academy of Arts was able to take advantage of the Russian tradition in classical music and ballet due to the fact that Albania and Russia had close relationships during communism. The school still maintains ties with the Russian School of Ballet and Classical Music. In 1991, the High Institute of Arts was promoted to university level and renamed Academy of Arts. On October 12, 2009, the President of the Republic of Albania, Bamir Topi awarded the Academy of Arts the "Grand Master Order".^[3]

Academics

The Academy of Arts has three faculties:

Faculty of Music. It offers majors in musicology, conducting, composition, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, accordion, bassoon, horn, tuba, canto, and pedagogy, and has two academic departments
- Musicology/Composition/Conducting Department
- Performing Department
The Faculty of Visual Arts offers majors in painting, graphics, textile and fashion design, multimedia, applied design, sculpture, and ceramics, and has two academic departments:
- Painting Department
- Sculpture Department
The Faculty of Drama offers majors in movie and TV directing, acting, stage design and costumography, and choreography, and has two academic departments:
- Acting Department
- Directing/Stage/Design/Choreography/Art Theory Department

The artists trained in the institution have become well known in dance, music, theater, film, and television in Albania and abroad. The teaching staff and associates of the Art Academy are musicologists, instrument players, painters, sculptors, theatre, film, and television directors, actors, stage designers, and choreographers.

Directors/Rectors

From its creation until 1991 the High Institute of Arts was led by a Director. From 1997 to the present, it is directed by a Rector.

The Directors/Rectors of the University of Arts
1966 – 1969	Vilson Kilica (1932– ), painter, (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1969–1973	Tefik Çaushi (-), writer, (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1973–1978	Lili Zhamo (-), (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1978–1981	Ibrahim Madhi (-), Professor of violin, (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1981–1988	Kristo Jorgji (-), film director, (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1988–1991	Jakup Mato (1934–2005), (Director of the High Institute of Arts)
1991–1992	Fatmir Hysi (-), musicist, (Director of the Academy of Arts)
1992–1995	Bujar Kapexhiu (1944– ), film director and actor (Director of the Academy of Arts)
1995–1997	Gjergj Zheji (1926–2010), writer, (Director of the Academy of Arts)
1997–2008	Kastriot Çaushi (1954– ), actor, Professor of Drama (Rector of the Academy of Arts)
2008 – 2016	Petrit Malaj (1961– ), actor, Professor of Drama (Rector of the Academy of Arts, Rector of the University of Arts)
2016 -	Kastriot Çaushi (1954– ), actor, Professor of Drama (Rector of the University of Arts)

Notable alumni

Inva Mula (opera)
Ermonela Jaho (opera)
Edi Rama (visual arts)
Anri Sala (visual arts)
Helidon Gjergji (visual arts)
Altin Kaftira (ballet)
Kledi Kadiu (ballet)
Ndricim Xhepa (acting)
Laert Vasili (acting)
Nik Xhelilaj (acting)
Vénera Kastrati (contemporary visual artist)

Florian Sadushi

Postage stamp

On December 15, 2011, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Academy of Arts, the Albanian Post issued a new postal stamp ^[4] dedicated to this event. The stamp was introduced during a ceremony at the Main Hall of the University of Arts by the Head of the Philately Department of the Albanian Posts and the Rector Prof. Petrit Malaj.

References

External links

Official Website

Tirana

Landmarks

Government	Albanian Parliament Presidential Palace Presidential Office Prime Minister's Office Albanian National Bank Supreme Court Constitutional Court
Museums	Historical Museum Sciences Museum Archaeological Museum National Art Gallery National Theatre of Opera and Ballet National Theatre National Archives National Library National Martyrs Cemetery Pyramid of Tirana
Religion	Et'hem Bey Mosque Great Mosque Bejtyl Evel Mosque Tanners' Mosque Kokonozi Mosque Sulejman Pasha Mosque Sheh Dyrri Teqe St Paul's Cathedral Sacred Heart Church Resurrection Cathedral Saint Procopius Church
Sport	National Arena Tirana Olympic Park Selman Stërmasi Stadium Asllan Russi Palace KF Tirana Partizani Tirana Dinamo Tirana
Parks	Grand Park Rinia Park Farka Botanical Garden Tirana Zoo Mount Dajti
Monuments	Skanderbeg Monument Clock Tower Mother Albania Justinian Castle Petrelë Castle Tanners' Bridge Tirana Mosaic Unknown Soldier Kapllan Pasha Tomb Sulejman Pasha Tomb Bride's Tomb Pazari i Ri
Squares	Skanderbeg Square Mother Teresa Square Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard Ali Demi Street Bajram Curri Boulevard Elbasan Street Kavajë Street Dibër Street Durrës Street Zogu I Boulevard Zhan D'Ark Boulevard Mustafa Lleshi Street Pjetër Budi Street
Universities	University of Tirana Polytechnic University Academy of Music and Arts Academy of Sciences Centre of Albanological Studies European University Luarasi University Academy of Physical and Sports Agricultural University New York University Kristal University Marin Barleti University Skanderbeg Military University

Infrastructure

Transport	Tirana International Airport Rail Station Bus lines Tirana–Elbasan Highway
Economy	Tirana Stock Exchange Tirana Bank Tirana Logistic Park
Buildings	TID Tower ABA Business Tower Tirana East Gate Toptani Shopping Center Citypark Shopping Center Plaza Hotel Rogner Hotel Tirana International Hotel Dajti Hotel Taivani
Health	Mother Teresa Hospital Military Hospital Universal Hospital
Media	Digitalb Top Channel IN TV Klan TV Tirana TV RTSH

Districts

Universities in Albania
Public	University of Tirana Polytechnic University of Tirana Agricultural University of Tirana Armed Forces Academy Center for Albanological Studies Security Academy Sports University of Tirana University of Arts University of Medicine Aleksandër Moisiu University Luigj Gurakuqi University Aleksandër Xhuvani University Eqrem Çabej University Fan Noli University University of Vlorë
Private	Albanian University Aldent Bedër University Canadian Institute of Technology Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Ivoclar Vivadent & Partners College Logos University Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Mediterranean University of Albania Metropolitan University of Tirana Nehemia Gateway University Professional Business Academy Professional College of Tirana Polis University Qiriazi University College Tirana Business University Pavarësia University Academy of Applied Studies Reald University of New York Tirana Wisdom University
Defunct	American University of Tirana Kristal University Vitrina University V.I. Lenin Higher Party School

Coordinates: 41°19′04″N 19°49′13″E / 41.31778°N 19.82028°E / 41.31778; 19.82028

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