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In
1945 just a month after the end of the war the
Institute
of Fine Arts was
founded in Yerevan. It was something
unique in ancient Armenian cultural life. Afterwards, the
talented Armenian students had an opportunity to get
professional higher education within their homeland.
The
graduates of that and consequent years, among whom were
sculptors, artists, graphics, with the help of their bright
and high art brought absolutely new quality standards to
Armenian national culture. Moreover, they were those
graduates who laid foundation for the Union of Artists of
Armenia.
Through 1953-1994 the Institute
of Fine Arts and the Institute of Theatre
have represented one Institution of higher education. In
1994 the Institute of Fine Arts became a separate entity, and
in 2000 it was named as Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts.
Gyumri branch of the Academy was established in 1997, while
Dilijan one was opened in 1999. H. Ghukassyan and Gh.
Ghazaryan were appointed as the directors of Gyumri and
Dilijan branches consequently.
Throughout years, due to modern demands, the Institute has
opened such new departments and specialties as graphics,
design, art studies, decorative applied arts, fashion, and
computer design.
Yerevan State Institute of Fine Arts began the teaching
course of Design Department in 1964. Throughout 45 years the
graduates of the Department of Design have reached
professional achievements and greatly contributed to
different fields of industry. Moreover, they greatly
contributed to the establishment of the Union of Designers
of Armenia.
The graduates of Fashion Department have had many
achievements not only in Armenia but also
abroad. It is noticeable that many of them due to modern
demands have their private business and have unique place in
that sphere.
In 1994 artist, Honored Art Worker of the RoA, professor
Aram Isabekyan was appointed as the rector of Yerevan State
Institute of Fine Arts. A new building was acquired, and new
laboratories and workshops were opened. It was of paramount
importance for the Academy the establishment of exhibition
hall, which was done by American Armenian benefactor Alber
Boyajyan’s generous contribution. The event became a basis
for enlivening the artistic life of the Academy.
Time feeling is inherent feature of the Academy. The best
example is the first installation of such a program as
“Computer Design” in Armenia, which was done by the Academy of Fine Arts.
It is noticeable that the above-mentioned program was
installed due to the nowadays priority of high technologies.
The first admission to the Department of Computer Design was
carried out in 2001.
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Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts is doing some steps directed to
the reforms in the field of professional education and involvement
in the European educational area.
Since 2004-2005 academic years the parent Institution of Higher
Education and its branches have introduced three-cycle degree
system: four year Bachelor programs, two year Master programs. The
third cycle is represented by three year program called »Aspirantura».
There are developed plans devoted to widening the scope of studies
and also devoted to the mobility of students via the installation of
the European Credit Transfer System within the Academy.
Beginning from 2007-2008 academic years the Credit Transfer System
was established within the Academy.
By the help of TEMPUS International foundation many programs are
being carried out contributing to the improvement of the quality of
education, the change in governing the HEI, the enlargement of
International relations and the mobility of students and the
faculty.
Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts has two faculties:
· Fine Arts
· Design and Decorative
Applied Arts
Nowadays successful applicants are admitted to the following eight
Departments: Painting, Sculpture, Graphics, Theory and History of
Fine Arts, Design, Applied Arts, Fashion, Computer Design. In 2009
the students for the first time have been admitted to the part-time
teaching program of Fine Arts Department.
At present there are overall 764 registered students within the
Academy, among who are 92 foreigners. Gyumri branch has 170 enrolled
students, while Dilijan one has that of 34. Only through the recent
two years 12 students of the Academy received gold, silver medals
and encouraging diplomas in international contests.
From 120 enrolled lecturers 81 have scientific degrees and titles.
Many of them have Government awards, State rewards for high
professionalism and highly artistic works.
Svetlana Gevorgyan
Vice-rector for education and science of YSAFA
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