Productions and International Cooperation
Together with theoretical classes, all ADA students are involved in practical artistic productions, being approximately 100 films, 60 theatre and 30 dance productions that are developed and executed at the Academy. These projects are developed through cooperation of all the ADA departments, as well as public institutions in the field of culture, production houses and experienced artists with various and diverse artistic backgrounds. All the productions are available to the public, so it can be stated that the ADA is the biggest single producer in the field of audiovisual, theatre and performing arts in Croatia. Student productions, mentored by ADA teachers, are the final result of artistic and theoretical academic process the value and level of which is yearly being affirmed at national and international performances, exhibitions and festivals.
As a part of the University of Zagreb, Academy of Dramatic Art is one of three art academies in the University the others being Music Academy and the Academy of Fine Arts. The cooperation with the other art academies, their students and teachers, is being realized through various common projects, the biggest productions and the ones best known being the student opera productions produced once a year in a professional environment – Zagreb Concert Hall or the Croatian National Theatre. Through these projects students are introduced to interdisciplinary artistic cooperation, as well as working in professional conditions and cooperating with theatre, film and performing arts professionals. Moreover, on its stages, and in coproduction with a number of important national and city theatres, and on their stages as well, every year ADA presents its MA exam productions.
At ADA, our mission has always been to pursue excellence in both teaching, films and performances we produce, and part of this is exchanging ideas, experiences and good practices with our colleagues around the world. The modalities of our international cooperation range from student and teacher visits and exchanges, common research and artistic research projects to international film and theatre coproductions and festival activities. ADA is part of many educational and artistic networks and associations (Erasmus, GEECT, ELIA, CILECT), together with being a founder of some of the networks and international educational artistic programs (SEECS, Regional Network of Art Academies, European Editing Masterclass).
*Equality and Equal Opportunities*
As a central and leading institution, the Academy of Dramatic Art of the University of Zagreb gives special regard to the development of regional and local communities. All Academy’s activities enhance the development of personality, human rights and fundamental freedoms. We are committed to promoting equality and equal opportunities. The Academy encourages and enables employees and students to achieve their full potential in an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and unfair treatment.