The National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) is to sign a collaborative academic partnership with the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, Germany (KHM), NAFTI Rector, Professor Linus Abraham announced in Accra on Thursday.

Prof Abraham, who was briefing the media on the affiliation, said the purpose of the partnership is to develop and provide supervisory role for NAFTI’s professional Master’s Programme in Media Arts.

The two institutions would also exchange students and faculty staff; undertake joint project research, share teaching and production materials; work towards curricula and faculty development and service with NAFTI receiving technical support.

He said the agreement would be signed in Accra next week during an academic visit by staffs and students of the German University to Ghana from May 14 to 19.