Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
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Established | 1880 |
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Location | , Hungary |
Website | mome |
The Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (in Hungarian: Moholy-Nagy Művészeti Egyetem, MOME), former Hungarian University of Arts and Design, is located in Budapest, Hungary. Named after László Moholy-Nagy, the university offers programs in art, architecture, designer and visual communication.[1]
History
The predecessor of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, the
.At first there was only one department, in which architectural drawing and design were taught.
The idea of converting the school into a college arose in the early 1940s, but the rigours of the war years prevented any steps from being taken. Following the repair of damage suffered in the Second World War, teaching resumed in March 1945, and preparations to reorganise the school continued. In 1946 the ministry decided to elevate the school's rank; thus the College of Arts and Crafts was established.
In 1950 there were already six degree courses, and the number of students in 1952 rose to 280. In 1954 parts of the college moved to the present location in
The appointment of
The university was accredited in 1998.
Since 1999, textile designer Judit Droppa has served as president of the university. In 2002 a far-reaching development plan was devised, the first phase calling for the removal of the Tölgyfa Gallery from Henger Street and the renovation of the main building of the university in the same year. The current rector of the university is József Fülöp.
In March 2006 the Hungarian University of Arts and Design announced its new name as Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design.
Departments
- Architecture
- Product Design
- Silicate Design
- Textile Design
- Media (graphic design, media design, animation, photography)
Others:
- Teacher Training
- Manager Training
- Doctoral Studies
Notable faculty and alumni
- Sándor Bortnyik
- László Moholy-Nagy
- István Orosz
- Gábor Megyeri
- Ernő Rubik, the inventor of Rubik's Cube.
See also
References
- ^ "Moholy-Nagy University addresses pressing social and environmental challenges". Dezeen. April 24, 2023.
External links
- Official website (Hungarian and English)
- Cumulus page (English)