Dean of the Faculty:

To’rayev Ma’murjon Jo’raqul o’g’li

⌚ Reception hours:Every day (except Saturday and Sunday) from 14:00 to 16:00.

☎ Phone:71 230 28 29

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Departments within the Faculty:
  • “Folklore and Ethnography” Department;
  • “National Singing” Department;
  • “Culture and Arts Management” Department;
  • “Instrumental Performance” Department;
Brief history of the Faculty:
The Faculty of Folk Art was established on the basis of the Resolution of the First President of the Republic of Uzbekistan I.A. Karimov dated June 4, 2012 No. 1771 “On the establishment of Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture”.

The Faculty conducts its activities in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Law “On Education”, the National Program for Personnel Training, decrees and resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan aimed at improving the quality of education and upbringing, resolutions and orders of the Cabinet of Ministers, decisions of the Oliy Majlis, the Action Strategy on five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2017–2021, the Comprehensive Development Program of the Higher Education System for 2017–2021, as well as regulatory documents received from higher authorities and the Faculty Regulations.

The Faculty of Folk Art trains highly qualified specialists for the cultural and artistic spheres of our republic. The main tasks of the faculty are as follows:

− Training highly qualified specialists in the field of culture and arts who meet modern requirements, are capable of preserving and developing the traditions of folk creativity, and have thoroughly mastered modern methods of artistic creativity, innovative techniques and technologies; preserving and enriching cultural and spiritual heritage and developing artistic creativity based on the harmony of the rich cultural-historical heritage of our people with national and universal values;

− Ensuring a high level of the educational process by widely using modern teaching methods and forms, advanced pedagogy, innovations and information and communication technologies, electronic information resources including the Internet, and educating young people in the spirit of patriotism and devotion to the national idea, forming spiritually mature, comprehensively developed individuals with broad outlooks and independent thinking.
Bachelor’s degree programs:
  • 60210300 – Museum Studies
  • 60211700 – Folk Art: Instrumental Performance
  • 60211700 – Folk Art: Folklore Performance
  • 60211700 – Folk Art: Traditional Singing
  • 60211800 – Producing in art
  • 60211800 – Organization and management of cultural and art institutions
  • 60410800 – Management
  • 60410800 – Human Resource Management
  • 61010100 – Tourism and Hospitality
Master’s degree specializations:
  • 70211901 – Folk Art (folklore and ethnography)
  • 70211901 – Folk Art (singing and dance)
  • 70211901 – Folk Art (instrumental performance)
  • 70212001 – Management in the field of culture and arts
  • 70212002 – Cultural Studies
Academic staff:
Currently the faculty employs 13 professors, 25 associate professors, 23 senior lecturers and 44 lecturers. Among them are: Honored Art Figure of Uzbekistan Professor Jo‘ra Shukurov, People’s Hafiz of Uzbekistan Orolmirzo Safarov and Beknazar Do‘stmurodov, Honored Artists of Uzbekistan O‘lmas Rasulov, Ahmadjon Dadayev, Rustam Abdullayev, Dilmurod Islomov and Erkin Rahimov, Doctor of Sociology Professor Abdusalom Umarov, Doctor of Philosophy Professor Sayyora To‘ychiyeva, Doctor of Art Studies Professor Oqilxon Ibrohimov, Doctor of Philology Professor Jappor Eshonqulov, Doctor of History Professor Adxamjon Ashirov, Professors Qodir Mirzayev, O‘razali Toshmatov, Sobir Jumayev, Tohir Yo‘ldoshev, Associate Professors Sevar Malikova, Olga Vasilchenko, Mirmuhsin G‘ofurov, Sobir Turatov, Mansur Mamirov, Oygul Ahmedova, Hamza Shodiyev, Azamat Haydarov, Vaxobjon Rustamov, Manzura Yuldasheva, Dilafruz Yusupaliyeva, Antonina Koshelova, Musallam Abdujabborova, Aziz Xotamov, Shoira Ramazanova, Hamdamjon Ismoilov, Sevara Mahmudova, Go‘zalxon Isakova, as well as winners of republican and international competitions Komiljon Shermatov, Yusuf Vaxidov, Zulfiya Mo‘minova, Xurshid Beknazarov, Ayap Otegenov, Gulzoda Xudoynazarova, O‘ktam Rasulov and other specialists.

It should also be noted that the names of beloved artists of our people such as F.Zokirov, O.Otajonov, N.Abdullayeva, Sh.Sultonov, G‘.Boytoyev, M.Xoliqov, O.Sultonov, O.Safarov, M.Azimov, F.Solixova, M.To‘xtasinov, K.Raxmonov, N.Madraximova, Z.Madraximova, G.Aminova, R.Sultonova, G.Nizomova, B.Sultonov, Qalandar Baxshi, Norboy Baxshi, Andrey Petrovets, V.Baramikov, I.Farmonov, L.Moskalyova, A.Aliyev, A.Qosimov, A.G‘aniyev, S.Mo‘minov, A.Sanayev, D.Ubaydullayev, T.Jabbarov, Y.Mo‘minov and Q.Madaliyev are closely connected with the activities of the faculty.

Scientific projects:

   
International cooperation:
The Faculty cooperates with Chelyabinsk State Academy of Culture and Arts and Kazan State Institute of Culture.
Cooperation with enterprises and organizations:
The Faculty cooperates with the Institute of Art Studies, the Scientific and Methodological Center for the Organization of Activities of Cultural Institutions of the Republic, the Scientific and Practical Center of National Idea and Ideology, the Creative Association of Artistic Groups of Uzbekistan, National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan State Conservatory and Tashkent Regional Pedagogical College.
Talented students:
Among the students of the faculty are the Alisher Navoi State Scholarship holder Sabina Berdiyeva, the scholarship holder named after the First President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov Shahnoza Rustamaliyeva, the winner of the Republican competition “Student of the Year” organized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of Uzbekistan Kamoliddin Umarov, as well as talented students such as Yaxyobek Muqimjonov, Azizaxon Ismanova, Munisa Siddiqova and Muxriddin Nuriddinov.

Currently the faculty hosts the folklore-ethnographic ensemble “Chashma”, the song and dance ensemble “Sayqal”, and several scientific and creative clubs such as “The Language and Art”, “Creative Management”, “Electronic Chess” and others. Over the years, the artistic groups of the faculty have actively participated in city, national and international festivals and competitions.

All necessary conditions have been created for faculty students to receive education in accordance with international standards.