College of the Arts, Windhoek

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College of the Arts
College of the Arts Windhoek logo.jpg
Motto in English
Lifelong learning through the arts
TypeArts college
Established1971
RectorAngelika Schroeder
Academic staff
39 full-time
75 part-time (2011)[1]
Location
Windhoek
,
Namibia

22°34′08″S 17°04′59″E / 22.569°S 17.083°E / -22.569; 17.083Coordinates: 22°34′08″S 17°04′59″E / 22.569°S 17.083°E / -22.569; 17.083

The College of the Arts (COTA) is an institution of arts education in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. In 2011 it employed 39 lecturers full-time and 75 on part-time basis. 450 students were studying towards a Diploma degree, a further 650 were enrolled in fee-financed courses, and 4,800 students participated in community-based programs organised by the college.[1]

College of the Arts

COTA was established by citizens of German heritage in 1971 as a Whites-only state conservatory of music. In the mid-80s drama and visual arts were added to the Conservatory's programs, and in 1990 it was renamed College for the Arts.[1]

The seven full-time degree programs currently offered are African Performing Arts, Visual Art and Fashion Design, Television Production, Radio Production, New Media Design, and Music and Sound Production.[1] Tertiary programs are offered as three-year courses of studies. COTA's leitmotiv is "Lifelong learning through the arts".[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Cota turns 40". New Era. Art Life weekly supplement. 29 July 2011. p. 3.
  2. ^ Rothe, Andreas (2010): Media System and News Selection in Namibia. p. 91
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