Academy of Dramatic Art, University of Zagreb

The need for an academy of drama in Zagreb was first mentioned in the Croatian parliament's 1861 piece of theatre legislation which stipulated that a "school for theatre personnel should be formed in Zagreb". However, the modern-day academy traces its roots to the Croatian Drama School ('''') which was established by Stjepan Miletić in 1896, more than 30 years after the 1861 law. The school was housed in a building at Republic of Croatia Square, which it occupies today. 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. 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). == 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 ==