Amsterdam University of the Arts

Amsterdam University of the Arts
Amsterdam University of the Arts location in the city centre
TypeArt school
Established1987 (merged)
Students3.300
Location
Amsterdam
,
Netherlands
CampusUrban
Websiteahk.nl/en

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (Dutch: Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten) is a Dutch vocational university of arts located in Amsterdam.[1]

The university consists of:

  • Academy of Architecture
  • Academy of Theatre and Dance
  • Breitner Academy - education in arts
  • Conservatorium van Amsterdam - music academy
  • Netherlands Film Academy
  • Reinwardt Academy - museology studies

Notable alumni

The Breitner Academy of the Amsterdam University of the Arts in Amsterdam-Noord

Some notable former students who studied at the AUA:

  • Lotte de Beer, opera director[2]
  • Piet Zwart (1885–1977), graphic designer, industrial designer and typographer
  • Simone Kleinsma - actress
  • Chantal Janzen - actress, singer, presenter
  • Carice van Houten - actress
  • Jeroen van Koningsbrugge - actor, comedian, presenter
  • Mohammed Azaay - actor
  • Tjitske Reidinga - actress, comedian
  • Elise Schaap - actress

References

  1. ^ iamsterdam.com
  2. ^ "Lotte de Beer". Lotte de Beer - Dutch National Opera & Ballet. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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