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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE (ASWARA)
464, Jalan Tun Ismail
50480 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2778 5999 W aswara.edu.my
The National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA) established in 1994
as the National Arts Academy is the only public art university in Malaysia. ASWARA was upgraded to
its present status in 2006, to ensure that economic growth in Malaysia corresponds with the development and growth of
artistic and creative activity. ASWARA’s main objective is to produce creative performers and trainers in order to raise the standard of performing arts and preserve the national heritage. It also aspires to be a centre of artistic excellence by encouraging
new and creative directions in all art forms, by prioritizing quality teaching
and by serving as a centre for artistic and creative research in
ASWARA’s purpose built and student-friendly campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
the country. ASWARA offers
programmes in music, dance, theatre, creative writing and film, visual communication design, animation and multimedia and culture and heritage management at foundation, diploma, degree, masters and doctorate levels.
Some of its courses include the traditional performing arts such as Bangsawan (Classical Malay Theatre), Makyung (Kelantanese Dance Drama), Mek Mulong (Traditional Kedah Theatre), Randai (Minangkabau Folk Theatre) and Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet Theatre).
The library and resource centre facilitate research into the performing arts.
ASWARA’s state-of-the-art, 4K-ready Broadcasting Centre.