Academy of Dramatic Art, University of Zagreb
Akademija dramske umjetnosti (ADU) | |
Type | Public |
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Established | 1896 |
Dean | Davor Švaić |
Location | , 45°48′31″N 15°58′12″E / 45.80861°N 15.97000°E |
Website | adu.hr |
The Academy of Dramatic Art (
History
The need for an academy of drama in Zagreb was first mentioned in the
During its history the school was renamed and reformed several times. Up until mid-20th century, its primary role was vocational training of theatre actors. Later, departments for film and television were added. In November 1950, the school was legally recognized as a higher education institution, mainly through the efforts of Branko Gavella, Drago Ivanišević and Ranko Marinković, prompting a rename to "academy". In 1979, it officially became part of the University of Zagreb.[1]
During the
In the period between 1950 and 1994 a total of 574 students have graduated from the Academy's departments.[2] The Academy is also member of various international associations such as CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), IIRT (Instituto Internationale per la Ricerca Teatrale), IFIRT (International Federation for Theatre Research) and ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts).[2]
Organisation
As of 2010 the academy has eight departments:
- Acting department
- Theatre and radio directing department
- Film and television directing department
- Cinematography department
- Dramaturgy department
- Production department
- Film editing department
- Dance department
Rectors and Deans
Between 1950 and 1979 the head of the Academy was titled "Rector" (Rektor) as it had been an independent learning institution. In 1979 it became part of the University of Zagreb and since then its head holds the title of "Dean" (Dekan).
- 1950–1954 — Josip Škavić
- 1954–1962 — Branko Gavella
- 1962–1970 — Kosta Spaić
- 1970–1972 — Bratoljub Klaić
- 1972–1976 — Izet Hajdarhodžić
- 1976–1980 — Vladan Švacov
- 1980–1982 — Nikola Batušić
- 1982–1984 — Tomislav Radić
- 1984–1986 — Joško Juvančić
- 1986–1988 — Nikola Batušić
- 1988–1992 Enes Midžić
- 1992 Vlatko Pavletić —
- 1992–1996 — Enes Midžić
- 1996–2000 — Maja Rodica-Virag
- 2000–2004 — Vjeran Zuppa
- 2004–2008 — Branko Ivanda
- 2008–2012 — Enes Midžić
- 2012–2016 — Borna Baletić
- 2016–2021 — Franka Perković-Gamulin
- 2021–present — Davor Švaić
See also
- University of Zagreb
- Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts
- Zagreb Academy of Music
- Sibila Petlevski
References
- ^ a b c d "Povijest Akademije" (in Croatian). Academy of Dramatic Art. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ a b "100 godina školstva u dramskoj umjetnosti" (in Croatian). Academy of Dramatic Art. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
External links
- Official website (in Croatian)