Study Guide

Descriptions

This full-time study programme presupposes that the student has previous studies in visual art, as well as professional experience. Other studies in adjacent fields may also qualify. In that case, the applicant needs to specify how the acquired knowledge feeds into their art practice. The student’s previous courses and their professional experience can be validated by this study programme, which lets the student focus on the courses that are required for a BA degree. The focus of this programme is on the student’s own artistic work, in relation to the essential art theoretical framework. The student’s artistic process is supported by coaching by a personal supervisor, as well as in group discussions.
The duration of the programme is 2 years and comprises 240 ECTS (of which 120 ECTS are from previous university level studies in a related field).

The study programme mainly consists of online courses and digital meetings, where the supervision takes the form of group discussions and presentations, studio visits, peer reviews, and constructive group critiques. Guest teachers are invited to hold lectures and conduct studio visits. At least one week of contact studies will be held on location, at Campus Allegro in Jakobstad/Pietarsaari, Finland (or other location) every year.

Objective

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Learning objectives
COMPETENCE TO CREATE A PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
• students have the ability to identify themselves within their industry.
• students know the circumstances of the professionals in the industry and have the ability to understand continuous changes in society and their own professional role.
• students can see/create job opportunities for themselves.
• students have the ability to communicate about their own position within the art field.
COMPETENCE REGARDING THE TRADITION OF ART
• students know and can explain the tradition of art history.
• students express an active interest in the field of art.
• students have the ability to critically assess traditional art historical writing and conduct a constructive criticism of it.
• students have the ability to express themselves verbally, in writing and visually regarding the tradition of art.
• students know about contemporary art and the connection to the tradition of art history.
VISUAL COMPETENCE
• students have the ability to make an interpretation of the environment of society.
• students master abstract thinking
• students can define visual culture and the challenges within the field.
CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC COMPETENCE
• students can collect, combine and analyze data and impressions in a creative way.
• students can express themselves and transform it into a medium.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHIN THEIR FIELD
• students master the central tools to be able to realize artistic projects.
• students are aware of the situation, needs and requirements in the labor market.
• students know about appropriate business models and practices within their area of expertise.
SUSTAINABILITY COMPETENCE
• students have the ability to reflect on sustainable development and basic ethical principles in their profession.
• students are aware of the local and global societal development and the ethical challenges posed by futures society.
• students can critically discuss and understand the current societal debate in a social, cultural and political context.