National Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

The National Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) of Armenia (founded in 1996) has made a considerable contribution to the development of the field of design in Armenia in the comparatively short time of its activity.

NAFA has become a distinctive and competitive educational institution with its unique place next to a number of similar institutions recognized around the world. Our website says it all.

NAFA is similar to a big and generous family where there is generosity, mutual love and respect and especially an environment for impetuous creations.

I am certain that our website will help you make a decision on study by especially taking into consideration the abovementioned. During the course of study, the student receives the opportunity to cooperate with NAFA in mutually beneficial projects, exhibitions and organizing of fashion shows, as well as many other projects.

NAFA particularly appreciates and encourages the student's individuality, thoughts and ideas and helps make them a reality. Our graduates easily find jobs and some of them join our professional staff.

We cordially invite you to study at our academy and be a part of NAFA. We are only a phone call away, or simply visit us and knock on our door to enter a special hearth of art.

Edward Sedrakyan
Founding Rector of the National Academy of Fine Arts,
Member of the International Society of Designers,
member of the Union of Designers of Armenia,
member of the Union of Artists of Armenia,
winner of international competitions,
professor of the National Academy of Fine Arts,
academician of the International Academy of Sciences of Nature and Society.

Order of admission to the Academy

The National Academy of Fine Arts prepares high-quality professionals in the field of design, including

Citizens of Armenia with a 10-year education may apply to the academy and the course of study is four years.

Graduates of the Academy receive a state-approved diploma. A college of the given profession functions attached to the Academy where citizens with an 8-year education may apply. The course of college study is four years.

The Academy also includes courses which the applicant chooses, including hours, study groups and the professor. The graduate receives a certificate upon completion of studies.

The Academy inclues a preparatory department. Students who have completed the preparatory course and have passed exams with good marks will be admitted to first year without participating in a competition.

The Academy has a student scientific/creative council which actively participates in the social life of the Academy, periodically organizes exhibitions, contests, debates and hearings on science reports.

History of National Academy of Fine Arts

The National Academy of Fine Arts was founded in 1996 specializing in the education of design. The academy received its credentials in 2002 (N.014). A college attached to the academy was founded in 2000 specializing in the same field. Nearly 20 graduates of the academy are members of the Union of Designers and the International Society of Designers. Throughout the course of the years, the academy has organized and participated in nearly 150 exhibitions, fashion shows and competitions of which 50 were at the state and international levels. The academy and the students have received diplomas, awards and certificates of acknowledgement of different ranks in the state and international competitions.

1997, Yerevan , “Palace of youth” Yerevan , “Celebration of Love”- fashion show

1999, Yerevan , Government building #1 “Goldsmith 99”- international exhibition

1999, Yerevan , ArmExpo “Armenian build 99”,“Armenian Medican”- international exhibition (fashion show)

1999, Yerevan , SCC, The “Bohem” concert program – fashion show

1999, Yerevan , Union of Artists of Armenia, “The first national advertising festival”

1999, Yerevan , Arabkir district, Fashion show within the framework of the National Assembly pre-electoral campaign of RA

1999, Yerevan , The Union of Architects of RA, “Design and training” state scientific-methodical conference. Scientific speeches, fashion show, an exhibition of works-graphic arts and painting and architectural compositions, The Union of Architects of RA, Yerevan , 1997

2000, Yerevan , The Union of Architects of RA, “State Design Exhibition” 10-year anniversary of the Designers' Union of Armenia

2000, Yerevan , Government building #1, “Goldsmith 2000”- international exhibition

1999, City of Riga “Assembly of Fashion 99”- international fashion show /Lusine Dadayan, 4-th year/

2000, Moscow , “National Costume 2000”- international fashion show /Angelina Babajanyan, 2-nd year/

2000, City of Hannover , “Expo 2000”- Lusine Dadayan /4-th year/

2000, Yerevan , House-museum named after H. Tumanyan, “Art Festival”

2000, Yerevan , Nairit community center, “Armenian silhouette 2000” state fashion competition

2000, Yerevan , “Cheldon” Restaurant, “Armenian silhouette 2000” gala-show of state fashion competition

2001, Yerevan , Nairit community center, “Armenian silhouette 2001” state fashion competition

2001, Yerevan , Hotel “ Yerevan ”, “Armenian silhouette 2001” gala-show of republican fashion competition

2001, Yerevan , The Yerevan state theatre songs “Week in Fashion”

2001, Yerevan , Quarter “Vahagni” fashion show

2001, Yerevan , The Union of Artists of RA, “Training the 21st century”- the international exhibition

2001, Yerevan , Government building #1, “Goldsmith 2001”- international exhibition

2001, City of Tsakhkadzor “Russian silhouette” international fashion competition, semifinal

2001, Moscow , “Russian silhouette” international fashion competition, final

2001, Yerevan , “Cheldon” Restaurant, Personal exhibition of works of Marine Manukyan on evening dedicated to K.Orbelyan

2001, Yerevan , “ Valencia ” Complex, State fashion show on the evening dedicated to well-known French fashion designer Alen Manukyan

2001, Yerevan , The Union of Artists of RA, “New Years gift”- exhibition-sale at Expo

2002, Yerevan , Government building #3, “Goldsmith 2002”- international exhibition

2002, Yerevan , “Week in Fashion”, “ Armenia ”, “Ararat” hotels

2002, Yerevan , “ Swan Lake ”, “Walk on Water” fashion show dedicated to the 2002-2003 academic year

2002, Yerevan, National Museum /Institute of Architecture, Government building #3, “Glory of ANI”- international exhibition, cathedral, 1001-2001

2002, Yerevan, National Museum/Institute of Architecture, Government building # 3, “Beauty of Japan”- international exhibition of Japanese photography, Marina Manukyan`s Japanese costume /3-rd year/

2002, Yerevan , “ Palace of Youth ”, Individual exhibition of Marine Manukyan's works /2 nd year/

2003, Yerevan , “ Swan Lake ”, “Russian Silhouette” international fashion competition, semi-final /Marine Manukyan, 3 rd rank diploma/

2003, Moscow , “Russian Silhouette” international fashion competition, finals, Marine Manukyan received a diploma from the International Society of Designers and certificate of acknowledgement from the Japanese Embassy of Moscow

2003, Yerevan , “ Armenia 2” hotel complex, “Wedding Rituals and Items” expo/sale EXPO 2003” fashion exhibition

2003, Yerevan, Sport/Concert Complex, “Armenian Silhouette” fashion competition/Marine Manukyan, grand-prix Government building #1, “Goldsmith 2003” international exhibition

2004, Moscow , Fifth international couture of National Costume / first rank diploma and award-Marine Grigoryan, 3 rd rank diploma-Anahit Tadevosyan, diplomas from the International Society of Designers awarded to Marine Manukyan and Aram Nikolyan

2004, Yerevan , Government building #1, “Goldsmith 2004”international exhibition

2004, Yerevan , Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Spendiaryan, “Russian silhouette” international fashion competition, finals

2004, Moscow, “Russian silhouette” international fashion competition, finals, diploma from the International Society of Designers awarded to Aram Nikolyan, diplomas awarded to Diana Sargsyan

2004, Moscow , “Designer of the Year” international fashion competition

2004, Oryol, “Inter-design” international fashion competition, finals, Marine Manukyan-grand-prix, Sergey Mkrtchyan-first rank diploma, Aram Nikolyan-3 rd rank diploma, Diana Sargsyan-diploma and “Gala” Exhibition

2005, Moscow, “Assembly of Fashion” international fashion show /Rima Kazumyan/ 3-rd year, Rima Kazumyan-2 nd rank diploma, diploma from the International Society of Designers and award from the “Gutermann” brand

2005, Moscow , “Golden Orange” graphic works international exhibition /Lilit Papoyan/ 4-th course

2005, Moscow , “Viewpoints of Design” international competition, “Ancient Manuscript” / Aram Nikolyan/

2005, Malta, “Biennale 2005” international competition in Malta /National Academy of Fine Arts, Marine Manukyan, Aram Nikolyan, Sergey Mkrtchyan received awards and diplomas/,

2005, Yerevan , Government building #3, “Goldsmith 2005”-international exhibition,

2005, Oryol, first “I am a Designer” international fashion competition, The National Academy of Fine Arts received the award for best school of design, Marine Manukyan received the title of winner of the competition

2006, Moscow, 7 th couture fashion international competition, Aram Nikolyan received the first rank diploma, Lusine Hunanyan, Diana Sargsyan, Susanna Hakobyan, Marina Mkhikyan and Irina Mkhikyan received diplomas

• 2007: Yerevan- awarded a diploma by the Municipality of Yerevan and the “Fashion group” for his contribution to national costume.

• 2007: Yerevan- awarded a golden medal by the Ministry of education and science of RA for his great contribution to the field of education and science.

• 2007, Yerevan- awarded a diploma by Ministry of culture and young affairs of RA for his contribution to the field of art trainning and for 10 years of National Academy of Fine Arts.

• 2007, Yerevan- awarded a diploma by the Designers of Armenia for making young professors in the feild of design, and for his success in Armenia and abroad, and for 10 years of foundation of the National Academy of Fine Arts.

• 2007, awarded a madel named Pavel Trestyak by the International Academy of Nature and Society for development of culture and art.

• 2007, awarded a diploma by the department of <Design> of the International Academy of Nature and Society for10 years of Academy.

• 2007, awarded a diploma by the International Association of Designer Unions for the participation in the 8 th < National Costume > high fashion international competition for his contribution to development of design .

• 2007, awarded a diploma by the Academy of Fine Arts of Russian, department of design and International Association of Designer Unions for 20 years, for serious contribution to the field of design.

• 2007, awarded a diploma by the Academy of Fine Arts of Russian, department of design and International Association of Designer Unions for contribution and development in the field of art and design for 10 years foundation of National Academy of Fine Arts

• 2008, awarded a Gran-prix during the Young Designer's Strogonov international fastival and awarded Fiodor Parmon silvar madel.