Accredited Georgian and English-language doctoral programsof the Media Arts Faculty
Media Art/Digital Media
Why Choose Tbilisi State Academy of Arts?
The Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Arts (TSAA), established in 1922, is Georgia’s leading institution for art and design education. With a century-long legacy of excellence, TSAA has nurtured generations of artists, designers, architects, and scholars who have shaped the cultural and creative landscape of Georgia and beyond. Our academy seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering a truly unique educational experience for international students.
A Prestigious Legacy of Art and Design
TSAA is an internationally recognized institution with a strong academic foundation in Visual Arts, Design, Architecture, Restoration, and Art History. Our programs emphasize both theoretical knowledge and hands-on artistic practice, allowing students to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills. The academy has played a pivotal role in shaping Georgia’s cultural identity and continues to be a hub of artistic innovation.
State-of-the-Art Facilities in a Historic Setting
Housed in a magnificent 19th-century building in the heart of Tbilisi, TSAA combines historical grandeur with modern amenities. Our facilities include well-equipped studios, workshops, and exhibition spaces, fostering an inspiring and dynamic environment for artistic exploration. The academy also features specialized restoration laboratories and digital media studios, ensuring that students have access to the latest technological advancements in the arts.
A Vibrant Artistic Community and Global Network
At TSAA, students become part of a thriving international artistic community. Our academy has strong partnerships with renowned universities, art institutions, and cultural organizations across Europe and beyond. Through exchange programs, international workshops, and collaborative projects, students gain invaluable global perspectives that enrich their artistic practice.
Affordable, High-Quality Education in a Strategic Location
Georgia offers an exceptional cost-to-quality ratio for higher education, making TSAA an attractive destination for international students. Affordable tuition fees, a low cost of living, and a welcoming environment make Tbilisi an ideal city to pursue an artistic education. Additionally, Georgia’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia provides unique exposure to diverse artistic influences, bridging Eastern and Western traditions.
Tbilisi – A Cultural Capital Full of Inspiration
Tbilisi is an artistic and cultural hub that seamlessly blends its ancient heritage with contemporary creativity. The city’s vibrant arts scene, galleries, theaters, and festivals offer endless opportunities for artistic inspiration. Students at TSAA benefit from direct engagement with the rich cultural history and dynamic contemporary art movement that define Georgia today.
Join Us at TSAA – Where Creativity Meets Excellence
By choosing TSAA, you are stepping into a world where creativity knows no bounds. Our academy is dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of the global arts scene. Whether you are an aspiring artist, designer, or scholar, TSAA provides the ideal platform to develop your skills, connect with the international art community, and embark on a transformative creative journey.
We invite you to become part of our distinguished academy and explore the boundless possibilities of art and design at TSAA.
The results of the 2024-25 academic year external mobility exam for students of the Faculty of Design are now available. The exam focused on portfolio composition. Students can identify their results by the last 4 digits of their personal number
The results of the 2024-25 academic year external mobility exam for students of the Faculty of Fine Arts are now available. The exam was conducted in drawing (still life). Students can identify their results by the last 5 digits of their personal number
With the support of RECONOMY and the Ria Keburia Foundation in the direction of “Fashion Design”, an educational and creative project will be organized at the “Kachreti Ambassador” exhibition space from November 24 to December 1, 2024: “Design Lab – Intertextual Synergy in Design”.
Project Leader:
Nino Mgaloblishvili, Professor, Doctor of Cultural Studies
Within the framework of the project, a program was specially created for students of the Fashion Design Program (MA) at the Tbilisi State University of Fine Arts (TSSA) and Ukrainian guests. The program included a practical course titled “Natural Plant Dyeing Technologies and Experimental Design (T&M)” and a presentation of the results.
Purpose of the Course:
• To deepen knowledge about design sustainability and eco-stability for the development of participants’ creative careers.
• Study of eco-technologies based on natural materials.
• Fabric decoration with natural dyes using an experimental method.
• Methods of painting and processing fabric surfaces with living plants.
• Development of experimental design skills, group, and individual activities of participants.
Experts of Practical Sessions:
• Eka Chkhutishvili, Associate Professor
• Maryam Beridze, Associate Professor
• Lela Kirtadze, GTG – Georgian Textile Group member
Participating Audience:
TSSA Fashion Design MA Program students:
• Eva Gogotidze
• Elene Betlemishvili
• Elene Turashvili
• Tamar Zaloshvili
• Mariam Kvavadze
• Mariam Djibuti
• Nao Aslamazashvili
• Salome Tsivtsivadze
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Project Results:
• Fabrics painted with natural plants – unique works of art based on sustainability principles.
• Design objects created using experimental methods and lossless pattern techniques, employing non-traditional sewing technologies as per the practical methods of world-renowned experts in sustainable fashion and textiles.
Featured Experts:
• Shingo Sato – Founder of TR Cutting School, Professor
• Julian Roberts – Founder of Subtraction Cutting, Professor at the University of Portsmouth, Trustee of the Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF/GFW) in the UK
• Elena Releeva / Elena EWEST – Founder of the international organization “EWST fashionlab”
Tutor:
Leila Enukidze, TSSA Visiting Teacher
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Dates:
September 24 to September 28, 2024
Location:
Kachreti, Ria Keburia Foundation Exhibition Space
Project Supporters:
• RECONOMY
• TSSA/Fashion Design Portal
• Initiative NK
• Ria Keburia Foundation/Art Residence/Ambassador “Kachreti”
16. Educational-Creative Project “Design Lab – Intertextual Synergy in Design”
With the support of RECONOMY, the educational-creative project “Design Lab – Intertextual Synergy in Design” has been organized in the direction of “Fashion Design”.
Project Leader:
Nino Mgaloblishvili, Professor, Doctor of Cultural Studies
Within the framework of the project, Shadi Mohamed Hassan, the leader of the Global Pleating team at the world-famous pleated fabric and cardboard manufacturing company Al Alamia Plisse, was specially invited.
Al Alamia Plisse was founded in 1981 in Alexandria, Egypt. The company’s trademark “Global Pleating” is a family-owned business and is considered one of the world’s leading companies in the production of personalized designs for pleated fabrics and cardboard. Global Pleating provides services in more than 25 countries around the world.
Main Topics of the Practice (implemented for the first time in Georgia – taking into account the requirements of the global T&A (Textile & Apparel) industry):
1. Fabric design with folding and origami techniques – innovation in clothing design
2. Pleated fabric technologies and creation of personalized cardboard designs
3. Molds and folded fabric models (work on samples)
4. Fabric cutting methods, identification of material types, and processing technologies
5. Experimentation in the direction of placing fabric in various forms and thermal treatment (simulation of industrial folding)
6. Design combinations and practical applications inspired by the art of origami
7. Practical training in mold making
Dates:
From January 22 to January 27, 2025
Location:
22 Griboedov St., Floor VI, Room 606
Project Supporters:
• RECONOMY
• TSSA/Fashion Design Portal
• Initiative NK
• LEPL Tbilisi Apollon Kutateladze State Academy of Arts
TSSA Erasmus partner, FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Graz, Austria, announces a competition for TSSA professors and visiting lecturers to participate in the International Design Week from May 9-16.
The week is held as part of Design Month Graz, a UNESCO City of Design.
Theme of the Week: unCOMMON underground
Priority areas/projects for the week: Communication, Media, Sound, Interaction, and Exhibition Design
Deadline for submitting an idea application for the 4-day workshop: February 5
See the International Design Week website: International Design Week
See the competition application: Application Form+
Registration and Exam Dates for Students Applying for Internal Mobility
On the approval of the number of vacant places and prerequisites for internal mobility at the faculties of the Tbilisi Apollon Kutateladze State Academy of Arts, the following details are provided
Attention all those wishing to undergo external mobility:
To participate in external mobility for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year, individuals interested in the artistic and creative educational programs of the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts must pass the competition organized by the Academy (for those transferring to the educational programs of the Faculty of Fine Arts) via the electronic portal (www.students.emis.ge) before the end of the registration period.
Creative Tour Exam in Drawing (Still Life):
January 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM
(for those transferring to the Faculty of Design educational programs)
Portfolio Exam in Composition:
February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM
TSSA – Faculty of Restoration, Art History, and Theory announces admission to the following doctoral programs for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Application Deadline:
January 21, 2025