Course General Description

In 1967 the specialisation of glass art was merged with the Chair of Artistic Ceramics which was renamed as the Chair of Ceramics and Artistic Glass. Since 2005 it has existed as an independent direction within the Faculty of Design. Glass is no more used as a separate art material but is combined with metal, ceramic and other materials through complex technological processing. In fact, glass artworks owe their appeal to the synthesis of glass with a wide variety of other materials. As a result, glass is extensively used in architecture, interior and exterior designs. Modern glass processing technique and technologies help to create a new visual reality. The curricula of the Academy Direction of Artistic Glass have been designed to reflect modern perspectives and development strategies of this branch of art. The Direction employs highly qualified academic staff and is equipped with all relevant modern technologies.

School General Description

The mission of the TSAA is to contribute to the spread of universal values and promote artistic/creative and research activities in the fields of fine arts, design, media arts, architecture, restoration/conservation and art history and theory. The TSAA is guided by values that are based on the principles of academic freedom and envisage the preservation and development of national cultural traditions with a view to promoting public welfare and finding a respectful place on the international scene. Currently, five faculties operate at the academy, those of Visual Art; Architecture; Restoration, Art History and Theory; Design; Media Art. The Academy aims to contribute to the development of students' identity and interests and support research-based practices by drawing on traditional as well as modern research.