Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts, 2025
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts, 2023
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Fine Arts, 2021
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 01.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
- Ingela Bodbacka-Rak
- Fine Arts Virtuell
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have developed and demonstrated their ability to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their professional studies
• reflect, document and report on their developing processes
• present their work in a professional manner
• demonstrate critical and analytical thinking
• demonstrate their professional competence
Prerequisites: A passing grade in all foundational and professional courses
Contents of this study period (course)
Practical and theoretical work on one’s own thesis.
Content
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have developed and demonstrated their ability to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their professional studies
• reflect, document and report on their developing processes
• present their work in a professional manner
• demonstrate critical and analytical thinking
• demonstrate their professional competence
Prerequisites: A passing grade in all foundational and professional courses
Contents of this study period (course)
Practical and theoretical work on one’s own thesis.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have developed and demonstrated their ability to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their professional studies
• reflect, document and report on their developing processes
• present their work in a professional manner
• demonstrate critical and analytical thinking
• demonstrate their professional competence
Prerequisites: A passing grade in all foundational and professional courses
Contents of this study period (course)
Practical and theoretical work on one’s own thesis.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
See separate framework for evaluation
Assessment criteria, good (3)
See separate framework for evaluation
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
See separate framework for evaluation
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
0 - Fail
The thesis does not meet the basic requirements.
Significant deficiencies in understanding, methodology, and presentation.
Lacks coherence and fails to address the research question adequately.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
1-2 - Satisfactory to Sufficient
1 (Satisfactory): The thesis shows minimal understanding and application of relevant concepts.
Contains several errors and lacks depth in analysis.
Presentation and structure are weak.
2 (Sufficient): The thesis meets the basic requirements but with notable weaknesses.
Some understanding of the topic is evident, but analysis is superficial.
Presentation is acceptable but could be improved.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3-4 - Good to Very Good
3 (Good): The thesis demonstrates a good understanding of the topic.
Analysis is sound, though not particularly innovative.
Well-structured and clearly presented.
4 (Very Good): The thesis shows a strong grasp of the subject matter.
Analysis is thorough and well-supported by evidence.
Presentation is clear and professional.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5 - Excellent
The thesis is of exceptional quality.
Demonstrates original thinking and a deep understanding of the topic.
Analysis is insightful and well-argued.
Presentation is exemplary, with no significant errors.
Qualifications
A passing grade in all foundational and professional courses
Further information
Only for degree students
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 07.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
120 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Objective
A minimum of 120 Higher Education credits are required for admission to the Fine Arts Programme.
The student:
- has ability to retrieve and critically exam information
- has ability to author and communicate topics in a coherent way
- can solve problems
- has social competences and communication skills
Additionally the student should prove their interest/understanding in/of issues related to Fine arts.
Content
Contemporary art
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None.
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be able to start an artistic process in the form of text and visual material, related to contemporary artistic research
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Execution and presentation of work.
Content
Execution and presentation of work.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be able to start an artistic process in the form of text and visual material, related to contemporary artistic research
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Execution and presentation of work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• present an artistic project which contains a related and reflective text which has been produced in parallel with the artistic work process
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Execution and presentation of work
Content
Execution and presentation of visual art.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• present an artistic project which contains a related and reflective text which has been produced in parallel with the artistic work process
Prerequisites: Visual Research Processes 1
Contents of this study period (course)
Execution and presentation of work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Qualifications
Visual Research Processes 1
Enrollment
01.07.2025 - 30.07.2025
Timing
31.07.2025 - 23.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Content
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
01.07.2025 - 30.07.2025
Timing
31.07.2025 - 23.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Content
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 11.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand ethics and values, in relation to their own artistic practice
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Content
Lectures, group projects and individual work
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand ethics and values, in relation to their own artistic practice
Prerequisites: Philosophy 1
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
Philosophy 1
Enrollment
06.02.2025 - 07.03.2025
Timing
31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have immersed themselves in developing their own creative expression
• be able to plan a complex visual project
• verbalise and relate their ideas and images to a theoretical framework
Prerequisites: Photographic expression 1
Contents of this study period (course)
The students deepens their own personal expression through photography, supervision, and discussions
Content
We deepen our own personal expression through photography, supervision and discussions.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have immersed themselves in developing their own creative expression
• be able to plan a complex visual project
• verbalise and relate their ideas and images to a theoretical framework
Prerequisites: Photographic expression 1
Contents of this study period (course)
The students deepens their own personal expression through photography, supervision, and discussions
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have sufficient skills in writing academic texts using references and sources
• know how to create an integrated visual expression that can function in a chosen artistic context
Prerequisites: Completion of all previous studies, except for the thesis project
Contents of this study period (course)
Seminars, working in groups, lectures
Content
Seminars, working in groups, lectures.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have sufficient skills in writing academic texts using references and sources
• know how to create an integrated visual expression that can function in a chosen artistic context
Prerequisites: Completion of all previous studies, except for the thesis project
Contents of this study period (course)
Seminars, working in groups, lectures
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
See separate framework for evaluation
Qualifications
Completion of all previous studies, with the exception of the thesis project
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Terese Herrgård-Backlund
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an open and critical approach to the role of art/culture in society
• be familiar with industry relevant research methods, and can use their own professional knowledge as a research methodology
• formulate independent and creatively relevant research questions
• be able to document and critically review the methods and research results in one’s own field
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Relevant research methods in the field of visual arts. Research questions, planning a BA thesis
Content
Relevant research methods in the field of visual arts. Research questions, planning a Bachelor thesis.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an open and critical approach to the role of art/culture in society
• be familiar with industry relevant research methods, and can use their own professional knowledge as a research methodology
• formulate independent and creatively relevant research questions
• be able to document and critically review the methods and research results in one’s own field
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Relevant research methods in the field of visual arts. Research questions, planning a BA thesis
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have gained insights of alternative art scenes
• better understand how grants, scholarships, and research financing works
• have insight into the role of the artist as innovator/the entrepreneurial artist
• be familiar with international collaboration opportunities
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Content
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have gained insights of alternative art scenes
• better understand how grants, scholarships, and research financing works
• have insight into the role of the artist as innovator/the entrepreneurial artist
• be familiar with international collaboration opportunities
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have gained insights of alternative art scenes
• better understand how grants, scholarships, and research financing works
• have insight into the role of the artist as innovator/the entrepreneurial artist
• be familiar with international collaboration opportunities
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an insight into transpedagogy according to Pablo Helguera
• have experimented the process of merging educational practises and the production of contemporary art
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects, takeovers, and individual work.
Content
Lectures, group projects and individual work
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an insight into transpedagogy according to Pablo Helguera
• have experimented the process of merging educational practises and the production of contemporary art
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects, takeovers, and individual work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 18.08.2024
Timing
30.08.2024 - 16.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA21H-JFine Arts, 2021, part-time studies
-
FA23H-JFine Arts, 2023, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• independently create a project, make plans and deal with the workshop as a whole
• be able to carry out a conversation about the project
• produce their own contribution to a workshop, in the form of a performance, a happening or an installation
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Workshop about a specific theme and/or technique
Content
Workshop about a specific theme and/or technique. The specific contents depend on the circumstances of the workshop.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• independently create a project, make plans and deal with the workshop as a whole
• be able to carry out a conversation about the project
• produce their own contribution to a workshop, in the form of a performance, a happening or an installation
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Workshop about a specific theme and/or technique
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
06.02.2025 - 07.03.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 25.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
- Fine Arts Virtuell
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be able to define and identify with the professional role of the artist
• have an understanding of business ownership and entrepreneurship
• have a understanding of the financing systems within the creative industries
Content
Entrepreneurship for artists
Teaching methods
Competence objectives of the study unit
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• be able to define and identify with the professional role of the artist
• have an understanding of business ownership and entrepreneurship
• have a understanding of the financing systems within the creative industries
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
- Fine Arts Virtuell
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Content
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have an overview of the main questions of philosophy throughout history
• be able to recount some philosophical lines of inquiry from Plato to the present day
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures and assignments
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meet the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
- Fine Arts Virtuell
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand ethics and values, in relation to their own artistic practice
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Content
Lectures, group projects and individual work
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand ethics and values, in relation to their own artistic practice
Prerequisites: Philosophy 1
Contents of this study period (course)
Lectures, group projects and individual work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Qualifications
Philosophy 1
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
- Fine Arts Virtuell
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand the need of developing an individual expression
• be able to plan a simple visual project
• be able to easily verbalise ideas and photographic images
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
The student deepens their own personal expression through photography, supervision, and discussions
Content
We deepen our own personal expression through photography, supervision and discussions.
Teaching methods
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• understand the need of developing an individual expression
• be able to plan a simple visual project
• be able to easily verbalise ideas and photographic images
Prerequisites: None
Contents of this study period (course)
The student deepens their own personal expression through photography, supervision, and discussions
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The students meets the expectations in the course competences.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
26.03.2025 - 25.04.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 30.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Jakobstad, Köpmansgatan 10
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Fine Arts
Teachers
- Felice Hapetzeder
Groups
-
FA25H-JFine Arts, 2025, part-time studies
Objective
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have a first insight into professional life as an artist
• have a deeper understanding of how to use experiences from work practice as way to find new opportunities for the rest of their studies
• understand the importance of writing a report about their experiences
• see a clear connection between the study programme, their own artistic expression, and practical real life work in the field
Content
Work or internship outside of the university setting.
Teaching methods
Competence objectives of the study unit
The learning goals of the study period (course)
After completing this course, the student is expected to:
• have a first insight into professional life as an artist
• have a deeper understanding of how to use experiences from work practice as way to find new opportunities for the rest of their studies
• understand the importance of writing a report about their experiences
• see a clear connection between the study programme, their own artistic expression, and practical real life work in the field
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
See separate framework for evaluation
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student meets the expectations of the course competences.
Qualifications
No prior prerequisites