Curriculum modules

Curriculum: Textile 2010/2011

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Module	Description
GENERAL MODULE	General module 84 ECTS Curricula for students admitted 2009 GENERAL MODULE I. General theoretical subjects • English Language • Estonian Language and Methodology of Written Works • Art History • History of Visual Environment • Philosophy • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship • Introduction to Design II. General practical subjects • Drawing • Sketches • Painting • Practical Training in Painting (P) (P – includes internship in work environment) • General Composition and Colour Studies • Sculpture • Descriptive Geometry • Computer Graphics • Photography GENERAL MODULE I. General theoretical subjects ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4 ECTS Objective Upon completion of the course, students will be able to communicate in everyday situations and participate in discussions in English, read and summarise texts. General learning outcomes of the set of subjects Upon completion of the course, students will • have developed their English language skills; • have acquired the English grammar and vocabulary corresponding to the level B1/B2 of the language skills scale designed by the Council of Europe; (beginners wil have acquired C1/C2 level) • will be able to read and summarise both orally and in writing professional and art related texts at an appropriate level; • have acquired the basic skills for preparing and presenting a short oral English language presentation on an art-related topic. English language I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, non-differentiated assessment Description and topics • Conversation topics and vocabulary. • Preparation for art-related presentations. • General art-related vocabulary. • Education-related vocabulary. • Conversation and discussion on a variety of topics. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have developed their English language skills and vocabulary; • have acquired the basic skills for preparing and presenting English language presentations on art-related topics; • will be able to read and summarise both orally and in writing art, education and discipline related English language texts; • will be able to communicate in English. English language I (for beginners) 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, non-differentiated assessment Description and topics • Everyday conversation topics and vocabulary. • Introducing oneself. • Simple grammatical constructions. • Forming and answering questions. • General art-related vocabulary. • Conversation on a variety of topics. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have developed their English language skills. • have acquired the English grammar and vocabulary corresponding to the level C2 of the language skills scale designed by the Council of Europe; • will be able to read and translate easier texts in English with the help of a dictionary as well as ask and answer questions based on these texts; • will be able to introduce themselves and ask for personal information in conversational situations; • will be able to communicate in English. English language II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated assessment Description and topics • Conversation topics and terminology. • Professional vocabulary, writing a CV, job interview. • Museums, galleries, travelling. • Art movements. • Discipline-related vocabulary. • Discipline-related presentations and discussions. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have developed their English skills and vocabulary; • have acquired the basic skills of preparing and presenting an English language presentation on a discipline-related and/or assigned topic; • be able to read, summarise and analyse both orally and in writing professional, art and discipline related texts; • be able to write a CV in English; • be able to converse and discuss in English on a variety of topics. English language II (for beginners) 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated assessment Description and topics • Conversational topics and vocabulary; • Work-related vocabulary; • Travelling; • Various grammatical constructions, asking questions; • Describing people’s looks and personality; • Discipline-related vocabulary. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have developed their English language skills and vocabulary; • be able to read and summarise easier texts in English and ask and answer questions based on these texts; • be able to describe people’s looks and personality; • be able to participate in easier everyday conversations in English on a variety of topics. ESTONIAN LANGUAGE AND METHODOLOGY OF WRITTEN WORKS 6 ECTS The objective is to systematically develop students' oral and written expression skills allowing them to prepare and format their written academic works and defend these at public discussions. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to express themselves in an essayistic as well as academic style both orally and in writing; • be able to use their mother tongue avoiding stylistic errors; • be aware of the distinctiveness of Estonian language in the general context of European languages; • be familiar with the basic rules of formatting (font, character size, etc.) and compiling (structure of works) written academic works. • be aware of which factors to consider in choosing a research topic, how to search theoretical source materials, formulate a research question and objectives, reference materials and cite in-text references, format the list of references and additional appendices of research papers. Estonian Language and Methodology of Written Works 1 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, non-differentiated assessment Description and topics • Types and characteristics of academic research. • Style and language of research papers. • Writing skills for learning. • Essays and term papers. • Characteristics of understanding and drawing up research texts. • Presenting and proving claims. • Structure and formatting of written works. • Referencing, quoting, referring to sources, requirements for the list of references. • Consistency and appropriateness of terminology use. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to correctly draw up professional and practical texts; • be familiar with the strategy and structure of a text and principles of ordering information; • be familiar with the characteristics of reading research texts, referring to sources, referencing materials and taking notes, correctly formatting the list of references; • be familiar with the linguistic and stylistic characteristics of the genre of research; • be able to express their thoughts in a logical manner. Estonian language and methodology of written works II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), III semester, non-differentiated assessment Description and topics • Foreign influences and unadapted foreign words in Estonian language. • Signs of bureaucratic language. • Redundant expressions. • Compound words whose styling (solid and open forms) is often confused. • Case government. • Coordination, ellipsis and parenthesis. • Position of relative clauses. • Vocabulary and stylistics, figures of speech and sentence, phraseological expressions. • Borrowed vocabulary and language innovation. • Wording mistakes: syntactic-stylistic, semantic-lexical, errors in logic and contradictions in content. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • differentiate between loan words and unadapted foreign words and their ortography; • avoid signs of bureaucratic language; • be able to notice redundant expressions and write concisely; • pay attention to compound words whose solid and open forms are often confused; • be familiar with government; • employ correctly coordination, ellipsis and parenthesis; • position correctly relative clauses; • have broadened their vocabulary: figures of speech and sentence, phraseological expressions; • have systematically studied oral and written expression skills; • have developed their knowledge of orthographic rules; • be able to draw up logically structured, stylistically appropriate and linguistically correct professional and practical texts; • avoid wording and logic errors; • know how to use language reference sources. Estonian Language and Methodology of Written Work III 1 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), VII semester, non-differentiated assessment Description • Text types according to the genre (essay, research paper, treatise, contemplation, description of a work process, diary, formal letter, etc.). • The internal logic and structure of a text, ordering information. • Technical language and general language. • Spelling mistakes, stylistic and punctuation errors. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with different text types and able to compile texts in a variety of genres; • be able to paragraph a text and create a logical whole; • be familiar with the terminology of their discipline; • avoid grammatical errors. Estonian Language and Methodology of Written Works IV 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), VII-VIII semester, non-differentiated assessment Description • Characteristics of research work. • Recommendations for finding theoretical materials. • Choosing a topic. • Defining and focusing a research problem, specifying the research question. • Justifying the relevance and research-worthiness of a problem. • Criticism of theoretical sources. • Taking notes. • Methodological starting points of research. • Structure and layout of the final thesis. • Referencing, quoting, referring to sources, compiling the list of references. • Presenting the final thesis. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the requirements for drawing up and formatting written academic works; • be able to choose a research topic, find theoretical source materials, formulate research questions and objectives; • differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods and will be able to select an appropriate method for their research; • be able to refer to used literature, cite materials, format the list of references and appendices of the research paper according to the requirements; • be familiar with the main principles of public speaking and able to justify their choices in a rational, logical and clear manner. ART HISTORY 8 ECTS The objective is to provide general knowledge about the historical aspects, nature and various development trends of art culture. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of major turning points in art culture; • be familiar with the most important art periods, countries, artworks, groups of artists and artists covered in the course; • be able to independently find reference literature on the subject, work with it and analyse visual materials; • be able to perceive and interpret art in broader cultural sphere and society; • be able develop well-founded art-related attitudes and analyse their own works using specialist terminology; • be able to independently orient themselves in the multifaceted and controversial world of contemporary art. Art History I 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated assessment Description • Cultural heritage of Ancient Greece and Rome, relations of classical art and Early Christian art. • The influence of Islamic art on the development of Romanesque style. • Art culture in Middle Ages and international Gothic style. • The birth of the modern universal artist type in Italian Renaissance culture. • Mannerism as the reflection of religious contradictions of the era. • 17th century: the multitude of art worlds, Baroque perception of life and leading role of France in the art world. • 18th century Rococo versus bourgeoisie art. • Rediscovery of Antiquity and (Neo)classicism in Europe. • Classicism versus Romanticism. • Baltic-German art culture in Estonia from the 17th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of European art culture, its diversity and developments from Antiquity to the beginning of the 19th century; • be familiar with the most important European artists and examples of visual arts from Antiquity to the beginning of the 19th century; • understand principal societal and cultural processes influencing art; • be able to discuss the topics of architecture and visual arts and compare Western art to Estonian examples. Art History II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment Description • French art in the 19th century. • Romanticism. • Realism • Impressionism. • Post-Impressionism. • Jugendstil. Symbolism. National Romanticism. • Fauvism. Cubism. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of modernist classics and understand the art strategies of the 20th century; • be familiar with the principal European artists, groups of artists and examples of visual arts in the 20th century; • understand the importance of artistic innovation as a process in general cultural history; • be familiar with the main terms and concepts used in art literature and criticism; • independently find reference literature, work with it and interpret and verbalise visual material. Art History III 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), IV semester, differentiated assessment Description • Geometric and expressive abstraction. • Futurism. Dada. Surrealism. • German Expressionism. „Die Brücke“. „Der Blaue Reiter“. • 1940-1950s in the U.S. The New York School. Abstract expressionism. • Pop art in the U.S. and Europe. Conceptual art. Minimalism. • Neo-expressionism. Transavantgarde. Postmodernism. • Estonian art in the 1920-1930s. Pallas. • Estonian art during and after the World War II. Learning results Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of the multifaceted and contradictory contemporary art world; • have acquired certain knowledge about art history; • be able to independently find reference literature on the subject, work with it, interpret and verbalise visual material; • have acquired an overview of Estonian art history; • be able to relate Estonian art history to art processes in Europe and see them as a whole. HISTORY OF VISUAL ENVIRONMENT (depending on the programme of study) 4 ECTS The objective is to acquire basic knowledge about the major turning points in the development of decorative art and interiors as well as different fields of Estonian folk art. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic understanding of the spatial planning principles, interior design styles and placement of decorative art objects in interiors of different eras from Renaissance to the end of the 20th century; • be able to distinguish between styles on the basis of formal characteristics and will be familiar with the reasons for and cultural background of changes in form; • be familiar with European trendsetting interiors, major architects and interior designers and will be able to distinguish between room design techniques of different eras; • be able to orient in the different aspects of Estonian folk art and that of the closest neighbours and impulses received from „high“ cultures; • be able to perceive the connections between Estonian folk art and contemporary social and cultural environment. History of Visual Environment I 1 ECTS (for T, L, F, Pa and S curriculum), II semester, non-differentiated assessment Folk Art Description • Concept, nature and boundaries of folk art. • Historical, social and environmental factors influencing folk art. • Architecture. Dwelling furnishing. Consumer articles and tools. • Customs and traditions. Signs and symbols. • Folk costumes, jewellery, rugs: significance, function, material, technique, regional characteristics, fashion. • Traditions and folk art as a contemporary source of inspiration. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of factors influencing folk art; • have an overview of different aspects of Estonian folk art; • be familiar with the regional characteristics, symbolics, different techniques and materials of Estonian folk costumes, jewellery and consumer items. • be prepared for the creative development of Estonian folk art in contemporary social and cultural environment. History of Visual Environment II 3 ECTS (for T, L, F, Pa and S curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment Styles of Decorative Art and History of Interior Design Description • Impact of ornaments of earlier cultures on the 18th - 20th century decorative art; • Decorative art and spatial design principles in Gothic and Renaissance periods. • Baroque and Rococo in decorative art and interiors. • Oriental influences on the 16th - 19th century European decorative art. • Neoclassical and historicist interiors. • Relationship of decorative art and industrial manufacturing. Arts and Crafts movement. • Jugendstil and Art déco in decorative art and interiors. Estonian national romanticism. • Modernism, functionalism and traditionalism in interior design. Bauhaus, Nordic countries. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of different fields of decorative art, development and transformation of form and ornaments in style history; • be familiar with the main principles of interior design and spatial planning from the Middles Ages to the mid-20th century; • have an overview and be able to distinguish between principal historical styles and spatial design techniques of different eras on the basis of formal characteristics; • be aware of the main reasons for and cultural background of style changes; • be able to describe and analyse different style periods using specialist vocabulary. PHILOSOPHY 6 ECTS The objective is to learn about the traditional basic concepts of philosophy and their historical background as well as to perceive the connections between philosophical problems and cultural reality. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of philosophy (key concepts, fields, schools, periods) and will be able to express it; • be able to use this knowledge to reflect on principal philosophical issues; • be aware of the historical nature of philosophy and its impact on contemporary cultural situation; • have developed the ability to think creatively and critically within the scope of philosophy and also apply it when discussing other cultural fields. Philosophy I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), IV semester, differentiated assessment Description • Birth of philosophy, Ionian School; • The Eleatics and ancient atomism. • Socrates and Sophists. • Plato and Aristotle. • Hellenism. • Modern interpretations of ancient philosophy. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of ancient philosophy; • be aware of the origins (Ancient Greece) of philosophy and development of main philosophical issues; • be familiar with the development of philosophical thinking as an alternative to mythical world view; • have had an introduction into the history of ethical problems; • be able to analyse the field of philosophy on the basis of its classification into disciplines such as ethics, epistemology, metaphysics and aesthetics; • be familiar with the characteristics of philosophy of the Hellenistic period compared to that of the classical period. Philosophy II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), V semester, differentiated assessment Description • Late Hellenism. • Medieval philosophy, proofs of God. • Modern philosophy, rationalists, empiricists. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of medieval and modern philosophy; • be able to discuss the relationship of Christian world view and philosophical thought and its transformation through Middle Ages; • be aware of connections between modern natural sciences and philosophical thought and the influence of natural scientific thought on earlier scholastic paradigm. Philosophy III 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), VI semester, differentiated assessment Description • David Hume and Immanuel Kant. • Enlightenment, modernism. • Postmodernism and modern philosophy. • Difference between analytical and continental philosophy. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of the 19th and 20th century philosophy; • be able to discuss the concept of enlightenment in relation to the philosophical tradition before and after Kant; • can (to an extent) find one's way in the multitude of modern philosophical movements; • be able to discuss contemporary philosophical problems in relation to the entire past philosophical tradition. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 ECTS The objective is to introduce the key principles of entrepreneurship and provide basic knowledge for implementing students' creative achievements in entrepreneurial environment. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of the functional mechanisms of economy and basic competences for participating in economic activity; • be familiar with entrepreneurship terminology, possess basic knowledge about principles of entrepreneurship and will be able to put them into use; • have acquired knowledge about legislation, support mechanisms and different forms of entrepreneurship that could be useful in successful future implementation of business projects and entrepreneurship; • have an experience in writing an individual business plan and will be able to implement it; will be able to initiate and implement different art projects; • be familiar with the current situation and trends on the job market both in Estonia and the EU countries. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), VI semester Description • Economic environment, the individual and economy. • Small entrepreneurship, types of entrepreneurship (self-employed private entrepreneur, general partnership, limited partnership, private limited company, public limited company). • Support methods in marketing: advertising, public relations, personal sales, promotional events. • Distribution channels. • Founding documents and registration of a company, sources of capital. • Internal planning in a company. • Job market in Estonia and the EU countries. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of the functioning mechanisms of economy; • be familiar with the terminology, main concepts and documentation of entrepreneurship; • be familiar with different forms of entrepreneurship; • have a knowledge of marketing methods and using marketing channels; • be aware of the current situation and trends on the job market both in Estonia and the EU countries. Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), VII semester Description • Company and business plan. • Art institutions. The role of an artist, curator, museum and gallery in the art field. • Artist's portfolio. • Art project: from an idea and planning to implementation. • Drawing up the project budget, financing possibilities, financing applications to sources and funds. • Exhibition communication, print materials, design. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to draw up a business plan; • be aware of the role of an artist, curator, museum and gallery in the art field; • be able to write and initiate art projects and implement these from an idea to the final result; • be familiar with various sources of financing and support; be able to draw up a project budget; • be able to compile and curate an exhibition; be familiar with the principles of preparing advertising, print materials and design. INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN 3 ECTS (for L, F, Pa and S curriculum), II semester The objective is to learn about design-related processes, view design in a broader context and as a discipline. Introduction • Various lecturers and topics, lectures, study trips, study films and videos. • Creative economy in Estonia and in the world. • Brand and entrepreneurship. • Design in broader context / design as a process. Eco-design. • Applied art and design. • Major milestones in design history and principal concepts. • Estonian applied art/design and designers. • Practical example – working as a stylist. • Seminar of design. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have obtained an overview of design in broader context, • be familiar with the terminology of design, • be aware of the role of design in the society, • be able to evaluate their eligibility to work in the field of design INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION/RESTORATION , 3 ECTS (for L, F, Pa and S curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment The objective is to provide an overview of the history, goals and legislation of heritage protection and restoration as well as introduce the principles of cultural heritage conservation and restoration as a discipline. Description • Brief introduction to the terminology of restoration/conservation. • History of restoration/conservation. • Ethics and philosophy of restoration and conservation. • Estonian system (legislation, institutions, education, people, job possibilities). • Visits to institutions dealing with conservation. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with restoration terminology; • have an overview of requirements for the profession; • be able to assess their suitability for restoration work. II. General practical subjects DRAWING 10 – 18 ECTS (depending on the programme of study) The objective is to offer drawing opportunities necessary for visual communication and tools for solving different assignments. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have through perception/measurement, manual activity and comparative analysis developed basic knowledge of drawing: composition/structure; structure/space/perspective, texture/facture, form, human anatomy/proportion, light/shadow, the relationship of abstraction and detail; • apply this knowledge according to assignments in drawing from life still-lifes, portraits, figures, nudes and space; • use different drawing materials (graphite pencils, charcoal, sanguine, pastel, sepia) and possibilities of line graphics; • be able to visualise different ideas in freehand sketching; • have developed their visual memory. Drawing I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Geometrical forms and still-life. • Structure and composition. • Proportions and size. • Light and shadow. • Rules of perspective. • Plaster and wire head. • Line graphics. • Different materials, facture and texture. • Sketches. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with and apply the compositional principles of a drawing; • be able to depict geometrical forms, objects and still-lifes taking into account the shape, size and material of objects; • be able to represent different plaster and wire heads; • be able to convey proportion, form and perspective as adequately as possible through using light and shadow and taking into account integrity (distinction between essential/non-essential); • capture the nature of the visualised object (short-term sketches); • know how to use graphite pencils in different grades and surface materials (charcoal, sanguine, pastel, sepia) and employ the different possibilities of line graphics. Drawing II 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Plaster head. • Human head and portrait. • Hands and feet. • Light/shadow and lightness/darkness. • Rules of anatomy, proportion and perspective. • Sketching. • Drawing techniques and materials. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to draw a plaster and human head, portrait, hands and feet in compliance with the rules of proportion and anatomy; • be able to convey form as adequately as possible through the use of light and shadow and taking into account integrity (distinction between the essential/non-essential); • be familiar with the principles of using rules of perspective; • capture quickly the characteristic pose of a figure in sketching; • know how to use graphite pencils in different grades and surface materials (charcoal, sanguine, pastel, sepia) and employ different possibilities of line graphics. Drawing III 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Portrait and half-figure. • Human skeleton and torso. • Form/light/shadow. • Rules of anatomy, proportion and perspective. • Sketching. • Drawing techniques and materials. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to draw a portrait and half-figure taking into account the characteristics of the model, anatomical features of the human head and body and rules of proportion; • be familiar with the general structural principles of the human skeleton and torso; • be able to convey form through light/shadow and perspective; • capture quickly the characteristic pose when sketching a figure; • be familiar with and know how to apply the rules of perspective; • use graphite pencils in different grades and surface materials (charcoal, sanguine, pastel, sepia) and employ different possibilities of line graphics. Drawing IV. Figure 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), IV semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Figure and nude. • Rules of anatomy and proportion. • Light/shadow and lightness/darkness. • Perspective. • Sketching. • Drawing techniques and materials • Placement test: thematic drawing assignment (Ph curriculum)* Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to depict a human figure and nude taking into account the anatomical characteristics of the human body and rules of proportion: • be able to convey form through the use of light/shadow; • be familiar with and know how to apply the rules of perspective; • use different surface and cover materials when appropriate; • employ in their works the possibilities of line graphics; • be able to capture the characteristic poses of a human figure when sketching quickly. • be able to prepare for and carry out the drawing placement test (thematic drawing assignment) (Ph curriculum)* Placement test (1 EAP) is also compulsory for those Ph curriculum students who spent the IV term as visiting students in another high school and therefore were not able to take the course Drawing IV Drawing V 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa and S curriculum), V semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Nude. • Light/shadow and lightness/darkness. • Rules of anatomy and proportion. • Interior. • Perspective. • Line graphics. • Sketches. Learning outcomes • Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to depict a nude taking into account the anatomical characteristics of the human body and rules of proportion; • be able to convey form through the use of light/shadow, lightness/darkness; • be able to convey space on a two-dimensional surface through the application of rules of perspective; • be familiar with different surface and cover materials and able to creatively use the possibilities of line graphics; • be able to capture the poses and nature of the human figure when sketching quickly; • use the possibilities of drawing in an original and creative manner. Drawing VI 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa and S curriculum), VI semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Nude. • Rules of anatomy and proportion. • Point of view. • Perspective. • Composition of the image area. • Double figure and figural composition. • Stylisation. • Sketches. • Placement test: thematic drawing assignment Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to depict the human figure and nude in different positions, poses and from a variety of points of view taking into account the rules of perspective; • be familiar with the basic rules of human anatomy and proportion; • combine the rules of drawing from life with their own ideas and elements of drawing from imagination; be able to create figural compositions; • master the use of rules of composition and image area; • be able to depict the human body in a natural as well as stylised manner; • use the possibilities of different materials and line graphics; • be able to capture the poses and nature of the human figure when sketching quickly. • be able to prepare for and carry out the drawing placement test (thematic drawing assignment)* *Placement test (1 EAP) is also compulsory for those T, L, M, F, Pa and S curriculum students who spent the VI term as visiting students in another high school and therefore were not able to take the course Drawing VI Drawing VII 3 ECTS (for Pa curriculum), VII semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Human figure, nude. • Point of view. • Rules of perspective and proportion. • Thematic assignments of drawing from imagination. • Different drawing possibilities. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the basic rules of human anatomy and proportion; • be able to depict the human figure and nude in different poses and from a variety of points of view taking into account the rules of perspective; • be able to combine rules of drawing from life with their own ideas and elements of drawing from imagination; • be able to independently and creatively represent the surrounding environment and their ideas. SKETCHES 3 ECTS (for Pa curriculum), I, III and V semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) The objective is to learn to quickly capture and visualise the surrounding environment. Description • Human figure and nude. • Individual characteristics of a model. • Movements and poses. • Different materials. • Drawing techniques and materials. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to work with a model; • be able to capture the poses of the human figure when sketching quickly; • be able to convey the characteristics of the model when sketching quickly; • have acquired the skills of quick thinking, analysis, abstraction and representation; • be familiar with the possibilities of using different materials (graphite and charcoal pencil, charcoal, sanguine, sepia, ink). PAINTING 10-15 ECTS (according to the programme of study) The objective is to provide a foundation for innovative and creative thinking as well as practical painting experience based on the rich history of painting art and traditional painting techniques. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have acquired traditional manual painting technical skills. • be able to independently set objectives for solving problems of composition, colour, light/shadow, detail/abstraction and space/form when painting from life; • apply the acquired knowledge in painting still-lifes, portraits, figures, nudes and space according to the assignment; • be familiar with the possibilities of different painting techniques, stylistic methods and materials; • have through perception/observation, manual activity and comparative analysis developed their skills of visualisation and abstract thinking in order to create a new reality. Painting I 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Watercolour techniques. • Different possibilities and methods. • Still-lifes, objects and structures. • Painting composition. • Colour, colour contrast, relationships between colours. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to apply watercolour techniques in representing form and space; • be able to use different possibilities of watercolour techniques in painting still-lifes and objects (washes and glazes, wet-in-wet, monochrome blending, washing out, overpainting, brush stroke technique, etc.); • be able to find interesting painting compositions, achieve integrity on the image area and solve problems of detail/abstraction; • be familiar with different possibilities of using colour and relationships between colours as well as the principles of colour contrast; • have practical competence in watercolour painting based on painting traditions. Painting II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Different techniques and surface materials. • Still-life, objects and structures. • Portrait. • Solving problems of painting and composition. • Colour, colour contrast and relationships between colours. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to employ different possibilities of watercolour technique and/or cover materials when painting still-lifes, objects and/or portraits; • be proficient in simpler practical painting skills and methods for depicting form and space; • use different techniques in composing the image area and will be able to create painting compositions; • be able achieve integrity on the image area and solve problems of detail/abstraction; • be aware of and analyse relationships between colours, principles of colour contrast and different possibilities of using colour. Painting III 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Ph and S curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Watercolours and opaque paints (gouache and acrylic). • Portrait and half-figure. • Abstract and realistic manner of depiction. • Solving problems of painting and composition. • Colour, colour contrast and relationships between colours. • Natural and artificial in lighting. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to use watercolour, gouache and/or acrylic painting methods to depict form, space and people; • employ different manners and objectives of representation in painting portraits and half-figures (for example, character portrait, expressive portrait, portrait-icon, portrait-poster); • perceive and analyse relationships between colours and employ the different possibilities of colour; • be able to compose the image area, achieve integrity and solve problems of detail/abstraction; • be familiar with the different possibilities of using and mixing colours; • be familiar with the principles of hue and value changes caused by light. Painting IV 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Ph and S curriculum), IV semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Opaque paints (gouache, acrylic, oil paints). • Half-figure, figure and nude. • Different compositional possibilities. • Abstract and realistic manner of depiction. • Use of microscopic and macroscopic motifs. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to use gouache, acrylic and oil painting techniques to depict half-figures, figures and nudes; • employ different painting compositions, be able to create integrity on the image area and solve problems of detail/abstraction; • use different colours and apply in their artworks principles of lightness/darkness, intensity, warmness/coldness; • be able to use different motifs and manners of representation to express their ideas. Painting V 3 ECTS (for T, L, M, F and S curriculum), V semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Opaque paints (gouache and acrylic). • Figure, nude and double figure. • Different possibilities deriving from painting art. • Painting composition and a compositional painting. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have a systematic overview of and competence in the possibilities of using acrylic and oil painting; • be able to depict objects, figures and nudes in oil painting; • be able to convey form with the help of tonality, lightness/darkness and light/shadow; • be able to produce different painting compositions based on the character of the work; • have acquired the skills of painting-based thinking and expression according to the needs of their discipline. Painting VI 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F and S curriculum), VI semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Oil and acrylic paints. • Figure, nude and multiple figure compositions in interior. • Painting compositions and a creative concept. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have a systematic overview of and be able to use oil paints and mixed technique; utilise technological methods of using opaque paints; • be able to depict figures, nudes and multiple figure compositions in oil painting; • have acquired the skills of painting-based thinking and expression according to the needs of their discipline; • have an overview of painting styles and movements; • be able to express their ideas and create different painting compositions with the help of colour. PRACTICAL TRAINING IN PAINTING 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Ph and S curriculum), IV semester, non-differentiated evaluation The objective is to develop vision, abstract thinking, manual skills, colour perception and analytical skills through painting and drawing in real surroundings. Description • Painting and drawing in a different environment, nature and/or urban space. • Different drawing and painting techniques. • Sketching the surroundings, imitation and expression. • Different compositions. • Perspective. • Multiple planes. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to use different techniques to depict the surrounding environment when drawing/painting outdoors; • be able to visualise milieus in short-term and long-term works; • be able to find interesting motifs and master the compositional organisation of the image; • have explored the possibilities of using different colours; • be able to apply the rules of perspective in their works; • be able to achieve integrity on the image and solve problems of detail/abstraction. GENERAL COMPOSITION 3 ECTS The objective is to provide basic knowledge and skills about the foundations, history and different principles of composition. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course students will • understand the structural unity and integrity of an artwork; • distinguish between and employ intuitive and classical approaches to creating purposeful and integral artworks; • create compositions structuring flat surface and space; • combine and proportionate different scales, materials and styles; • be able to use line, surface, facture and form to visualise their ideas; • have developed their sense of style and era through composition studies; General composition I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Statics and dynamics. • Rhythm and ornament. Creating rhythm in an ornament. • Band ornament. Ornaments on limited and unlimited surfaces. • Symmetry and asymmetry. • Background. • Density and sparseness. Accent. • Compositional balance. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course students will • have acquired the basic knowledge, principles and manual skills of composition; • apply the acquired working methods in expressing their ideas and carrying out assignments; • systematically perceive the relations between surfaces, shapes and ratios; • connect the principles of colour studies and composition; • be able to format their artworks according to the requirements. General composition II 1 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Space and atmosphere. • Rhythm, colour and object in space. • Open and closed space. • Lifting flat surfaces into space. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be aware of the scope of the nuances and diversity of forms and shapes; • express their emotions and ideas through form and shapes; • interpret, verbalise and describe shapes and processes; • use the acquired knowledge in their creative process. COLOUR STUDIES 3 ECTS The objective is to provide basic knowledge and skills about the foundations, history and different principles of colour studies. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course students will • understand the structural unity and integrity of an artwork; • combine and proportionate different styles and colours; • be able to employ the characteristics of colours and the colour wheel as a system of colour generation; • be able to use colour to visualise their ideas; • know how to plan their time for practical work, choose necessary tools and working methods. Colour studies I 1 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Methods and principles of colour generation. • Colour systems. • Relationships, ratios and influences between colours. • Colour wheel as a system. • Tonality, tints and shades. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course students will • have acquired the basic knowledge, principles and manual skills of colour studies; • apply the acquired working methods in expressing their ideas and carrying out assignments; • systematically perceive the relations between colours, shapes and ratios; • understand the system of the colour wheel; • be able to mix colours to achieve correct values and tonal relationships of colours, order and proportionate these according to the need; • be able to format their artworks according to the requirements. Colour studies II 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), II semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • Objective and subjective colour characteristics. • Different contrast principles. • Colour harmony in different background systems. • Colour characteristics and their use. • Colour theory. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to create a desired tone by mixing primary colours; • distinguish between colour characteristics, be aware of the scope of colour fields as well as the nuances and diversity of colours; • express their emotions and ideas through colour; • interpret, verbalise and describe colours and processes; • use the acquired knowledge in their creative process. SCULPTURE 2-8 ECTS (according to the programme of study) The objective is to provide basic competences for creating sculptural forms and develop creativity, spatial thinking, visual memory and imitation skills. General learning outcomes of the set of subjects Upon completion of the course, students will • possess and employ basic knowledge and manual skills of classical sculpture; • have acquired the skills of perception and depiction of sculptural form and will have an overview of the possibilities of anatomy and proportion; • have basic knowledge about the study of materials and technology; • be familiar with contemporary art language and sculpture-related concepts (ready-made, installation, land-art, etc.) and will know how to use them; • set objectives and generate ideas; verbalise concepts and express ideas in practical works; • have developed their social and environmental sensitivity and will know how to apply it in their professional and creative activities. Sculpture I 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph curriculum), I semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Modelling form in clay. • Creating and using armatures in sculpture. • Geometric shapes – sphere/cube/pyramid. • Facial detail (nose/mouth/eye/ear). • Hand/foot/head. • Relief from a plaster mould. • Forms in the round according to the assignment (animal, spatial monogram or similar). • Modelling from life and/or stylisation. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to mould a three-dimensional sculptural form in clay; • be familiar with the principles of geometrication and stylisation in form abstraction; • be able to create simple sculptural armatures depending on the nature of the assignment; • be able to mould objects in the round, hands, feet and/or human head on the basis of a provided plaster cast and/or from life; • be able to depict portrait and/or self-portrait in low or high relief; • be able to conceive and create an animal sculpture and/or (stylised) object in the round according to the assignment. Sculpture II 2 ECTS (for L, F curriculum), II semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description (depending on the curriculum and programme of study) • Creation of spatial sculptural objects and compositions out of various materials (paper, cardboard, plywood, etc.). • Architectonic/decorative sculpture. • Folding, breaking, bending and cutting. • Different techniques depending on the material. • Origami. Learning results Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to create spatial objects out of different and/or assigned materials; • have knowledge about the nature of sculptural form and will be able to visualise it; • have further developed their perception of formal harmony, spatial thinking and manual skills; • be able to create decorative or architectonic forms. Sculpture III 2 ECTS (for F, Pa curriculum), III semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Description • Moulding form in clay. • Relief portrait (from life). • Portrait (from life) / moulding on the basis of plaster head. • Figural of nude croquis / figural composition. • Moulding forms in the round according to the assignment. • Moulding miniature sculptures / creating decorative small or architectonic form. • Stylisation. • Rules of anatomy and proportion. • Enlarging/shrinking a three-dimensional object. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course students will • employ the possibilities of clay moulding in creating a three-dimensional object from life and/or expressing their creative ideas; • know how to work with a model and create a portrait from life; • be familiar with and know how to apply the rules of human anatomy and proportion; • be able to quickly execute a three-dimensional figure or nude croquis; • possess measuring skills in order to enlarge/shrink three-dimensional objects and use the possibilities of stylisation when appropriate; • be able to mould miniature sculptures, create small or architectonic form on an assigned or free theme. Sculpture IV 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph curriculum), IV semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) Description • The development of means of expression and conceptual programmes in the late 20th century art. • Nature, concepts, principles, starting points and interrelations of contemporary art. • Ready-made sculpture. • Spatial installation. • Location-specific installation. • Installation/land-art. • Conceptual installation in urban space. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with and understand contemporary art language and sculpture-related concepts (ready-made, installation, land-art, etc.), their principles and nature and will know how to apply these in the framework of contemporary art; • have an overview of the diversity and controversiality of contemporary art world, postulate problems, generate and present ideas; • be able to generate an idea for a ready-made sculpture and implement it; • have learnt about various possibilities of creating environmental art, location-specific and/or spatial installations; will be able to analyse different topics, verbalise ideas and put them into practice; • be familiar with the possibilities of different materials and media for creating a conceptual installation; will be able to combine different artistic disciplines to express their vision and generate ideas for a conceptual installation; will verbalise their conceptions and implement at least one of the ideas using the possibilities of 3D-visualisation and photo editing. DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY 2 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated evaluation Objective Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply the principles of descriptive geometry in their activities. Description • Space, perception and depiction of space. • Graphical projection. Multiview. Axonometry. • Classical descriptive geometry. Monge's method. Parallel projection. • Study of perspective and its different methods • Digital possibilities of descriptive geometry. CAD drawing software. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the main principles of descriptive geometry and have an overview of the history of perceiving and representing space; • have acquired a theoretical base for depicting three-dimensional space on a flat surface and will be able to apply it in practice; • be familiar with the nature of space to be depicted on the basis of modern geometry and perception; • be able to use different methods of the study of perspective; • have analytically and creatively developed their spatial perception. COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3 ECTS (for T, L, Pa, F and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated assessment (by a committee) Objective Upon completion of the course, students will be able to incorporate the possibilities of computer graphics into their creative work. Description • Nature of design graphics, types of computer graphics. • Scanning and saving. • Colour systems (RGB and CMYK). • General principles of typography. Vector graphics • Tools and features of Adobe Illustrator software. • Creating and colouring shapes. • Modifying line thickness and structure, overdrawing bitmap images; • Creating alignments and repetitions to produce surfaces, combining shapes (with the pathfinder tool). Raster graphics • Comparing bitmap graphics created for different mediums (web and print), analysis of the differences in work process. • Adobe Photoshop. • Retouching and colour correction. • Downloading and saving digital images. Selecting, cutting objects, collage. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the different types of computer graphics (vector and raster graphics), most popular file formats, CMYK and RGB colour systems and resolution; • have an overview of the history and concepts of typography; be familiar with main fonts and styles, be familiar with and know how to apply different typography techniques to format text; • be familiar with and know how to use the main tools of vector graphics software (Adobe Illustrator); • create and stylise images with the help of different technical solutions; be able to apply different tools to colour surfaces and lines and create texture; be able to turn a raster image into a vector image, create an illustration and use photos in design; • be familiar with and know how to use the main tools of raster graphics software (Adobe Photoshop); • know how to scan, modify the dimensions and resolution of an image, change the colour system and make colour corrections, make selections. PHOTOGRAPHY 2 ECTS (for T, L, F, Pa, and S curriculum), I semester, differentiated evaluation (by a committee) The objective is to learn to use different photographic possibilities of visual communication and explore the nature of surrounding environment with the help of camera. Description • Light, white balance (daylight, tungsten light, light in shade, mixed light, etc.). • Movement, shutter speed, using a moving or static camera. • Depth of field, closed or open aperture. • Using flash. • Introduction into reproduction, lighting the object to be reproduced, using Photoshop. • Composition, structure, space, perspective, light/time/sensitivity of a photo. • Various practical creative assignments (for example, creating a photo based on a popular artwork; text and image). • Various practical technical assignments (for example, white on white, black on black). • Creative photography work and creating a portfolio of photos. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the use of a camera and photographic means of expression; • apply the basic photographic knowledge of composition/structure, space/perspective, light/time/sensitivity according to the objective of the photo; • apply the aforementioned knowledge in photographing landscapes, interiors, movement and objects; • be able to convey their ideas through photos; • be able to photograph their professional works and compile a portfolio of photos.
Theoretical general subjects	I. General theoretical subjects, 35 ECTS
Practical general subjects	II. General practical subjects, 49 ECTS
SPECIALITY MODULE	Speciality module 140 ECTS
Speciality subjects	I. Speciality subjects, 104 ECTS
Speciality subjects	II. Subjects in the design specialisation, 15 ECTS
C –Creative elective unit
Speciality elective subjects	III. Speciality elective subjects, 6 ECTS (obligatory to accumulate 6 ECTS)
Basics of Speciality. From Material to Product
Basics of Speciality. Custom Clothing Project
Fundamentals of the Speciality
Basics of Speciality. Technology Courses
Technology Courses
From Material to Product
Professional Communication
Interior Textiles
Fashion Project
Product Development
Collection Building
Means of Expression in Contemporary Textile Arts
Tapestry
Supervision Practice
Visual Expression Skills
Printed Textiles
Product Development
Art Project
Preparation for the Final Project
Special Courses
Subjects in the Design Specialisation
Product Development
Product Development
Tapestry
Collection Building
Means of Expression in Contemporary Textile Arts
Final Thesis
ELECTIVE AND OPTIONAL MODULE	MODULE OF ELECTIVE AND OPTIONAL SUBJECTS 16 ECTS I. Elective sets of general subjects A –Theoretical elective set • History of Estonian Art • Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art • Art in Postmodern Society B – Pedagogical elective set • Art Pedagogy • Developmental Psychology • Andragogy C (C I and C II) – Creative elective set • Graphics • Creative Project II. Optional subjects (Free electives) MODULE OF ELECTIVE AND OPTIONAL SUBJECTS I. Elective sets of general subjects A – Theoretical elective set HISTORY OF ESTONIAN ART AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART ART IN POSTMODERN SOCIETY 8 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum) The objective is to provide students with basic knowledge about theoretical approaches to art that they could use in assessing and planning their artistic and creative activities. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the set of subjects, students will • have an overview of contemporary art and philosophy as well as their relations to broader cultural background; • have basic knowledge of aesthetics, philosophy of art and history of contemporary art, including Estonian art; • be able to creatively and critically relate themselves to surrounding reality with the help of cultural theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art; • be familiar with the issues of postmodern art field and connect these to non-art-related fields, such as media, cultural, political, economic, etc. ideologies; • be able to theoretically interpret their activities as artists and associate their practical artistic activities with acquired theory. History of Estonian Art (Estonian Art after the World War II) 3 ECTS, VI semester, non-differentiated assessment* Description • Estonian art after the World War II - from 1945 until today. • Socialist realism and the re-establishment of aesthetic position in Estonian art; new analyses and interpretations. • Paradigm shifts, Estonian avant-garde art and the stagnation period of the 1980s. • Postmodern ideology in Estonian art, new wave of national romanticism. • Art and art life in the 1990s, institutional changes and the impact and significance of new technologies and media for Estonian art. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have acquired an overview of Estonian art history from 1945 until today; • be able to connect Estonian art history to art processes in rest of the world and see the big picture; • understand the most important societal and cultural processes that have influenced Estonian art; • have acquired certain knowledge of art history; • be able to independently find and use professional literature, interpret and describe visual material. Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art 3 ECTS, VII semester, non-differentiated assessment* Description Aesthetics 1. Concept, history and scope of aesthetics. Matter and form. 2. Immanent and philosophical aesthetics. 3. Anti-Essentialism and the metaphysical foundations of traditional aesthetic interpretation. Plato. 4. Aesthetic approach to art, “aesthetic attitude“. 5. Interpretation and intention. 6. Evaluation and appreciation of art, immediate experience. 7. Test of time in art evaluation. Philosophy of art • Concepts of philosophy of art: art, artwork, definition of art. • Institutional art theory. • Psychoanalytical, phenomenological, existentialist, Marxist, etc. approaches to art. • Criticism in the philosophy of art in the 20th century. • Contemporary phenomenological approach to art. • Concepts: expression, content and romanticism, form and formality, interpretation, beauty, benefit, space, colour, line, body, world, artwork, truth. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have a general overview of topics, methods, problems and leading figures of aesthetics and philosophy of art; • be familiar with the main fields of analytic aesthetics relating to the creation, evaluation, conservation and experience of art; • be familiar with the historical forms of interpretive philosophy of art and related contemporary theories; • be able to interpret the connected problems of phenomenological and aesthetic approaches to art in the 20th century philosophy of art; • have an understanding of how philosophy and aestheticism view art and of trends in this field. Art and Postmodern Society 2 ECTS, VII semester; non-differentiated assessment* Description • Economic, political and cultural characteristics of postmodern society. • Postmodern art and the diffusion of discipline borders. Mass culture phenomenon. • Document in postmodern art. Art and history. • Media-reflexive art. Advertising. • Political art. Cultural and arts politics. “Culture wars”. • Interpretations of body and sexuality in contemporary art. • Autobiographical art. The problem of „the other“ in Western culturology. • Representation of “landscape” and “territory” in contemporary art. • The “double game” of contemporary art. • Results of digital image creation in art and its interpretation. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have an overview of the relational shifts between cultural disciplines in modern and postmodern societies; functional mechanisms and trends of modern art since the 1960s; • have an overview of different interpretations of modern art and art criticism; • be able to analytically discuss the inherent and contextual issues of contemporary art, disappearance of art borders and dematerialisation of the object of art; • be able to see relations between art and media, political, economic, etc. ideologies; • be familiar with different ideologies of modern art, methods of their creation and distribution. B – Pedagogical elective set ART PEDAGOGY DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ANDRAGOGY 8 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum) The objective is to provide students as prospective art teachers with an overview of main disciplines relating to pedagogy. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have a basic knowledge of main concepts, methods and techniques of art pedagogy, developmental psychology and andragogy; • be familiar with the possibilities of using psychology and pedagogy related knowledge in the development of learning and teaching methods; • be able to take into account various factors and processes when preparing and teaching lessons; • have an understanding for and fundamental skills for continuing studies and working as an art teacher. Art Pedagogy 3 ECTS, VI semester, non-differentiated assessment* Description • History of art pedagogy (general trends, methods). • Preparation for teaching art and atelier work, compiling a syllabus and work plan for different target groups. • Different learning and teaching methods. • Assessment of art and learning results. Motivation and feedback. • Shaping the learning environment. • Stages of children's representational activities. Theory of multiple intelligences. • Creativity and abilities. Developing creativity. • Practical assignments; visiting a kindergarten, art hobby group and/or (art)school. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have basic knowledge of art pedagogy and history of art teaching; • be able to set objectives for the study process, compile a syllabus, study tasks, lesson programme and work plan for art education and atelier work; • be familiar with the learning, teaching and assessment methods of art teaching; • be familiar with the principles of shaping a creative and developing learning environment; • be able to take into account children's developmental stages in teaching creative activities; • be familiar with the factors inhibiting and promoting motivation and creativity; • have acquired a practical experience in art teaching. Developmental Psychology 2 ECTS, VII semester, non-differentiated assessment* Description • The scope and main problems of developmental psychology. • Overview of the factors inhibiting human development. • Motoric, cognitive, social and emotional development from the prenatal period to late adulthood. • Development of an infant, school child and teenager. Adulthood. Old age. • Different developmental theories. • Methods of assessing and studying development. • Developmental problems and disabilities. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have knowledge about motoric, cognitive, social and emotional development; • be able to describe changes characteristic to different age groups and developmental stages; • be familiar with possibilities and methods of assessing development; • be familiar with normal development and developmental problems. Andragogy 3 ECTS, VII semester, non-differentiated assessment* Description • Adult education and andragogy in the education system, their characteristics, professional standards and legal regulation. • Basic concepts, themes and methods of adult education; differences of teaching adults and children or the andragogy model. • Principles of planning and conducting the teaching process. • Preparing a training session, selecting methods, adapting learning materials and conducting a training session for fellow students. • Models of skill development, personal development and social learning. • Connection between learning methods and results: focusing on the teacher, student and discipline. • Institutions providing learning opportunities to adults in Estonia. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be familiar with the main concepts of adult education; • have acquired knowledge, experience and skills as a teacher and learner; • be able to plan, prepare and conduct a training session for adults; • be familiar with different learning and teaching methods; be aware of connections between learning methods and results and able to select the most appropriate methods; • be able to summarise the learning and teaching process, give feedback, analyse oneself and evaluate a training session as a learner and teacher. C I – Creative elective set GRAPHICS CREATIVE PROJECT 8 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum) The objective is to develop students' individual talents so that they could be more creative, bold and free in their everyday work, which is a prerequisite for the development of an integral artistic personality. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to create original artworks; • be able to apply the tools and possibilities of creative work techniques in expressing their ideas; • be able to interpret, analyse and if necessary verbalise their creative process and its results; • have considerably developed their discipline-specific competences and thus expanded their opportunities on the labour market. Graphics 3 ECTS, VI semester; non-differentiated assessment* The objective is to develop students' individual creative talents, manual skills and discipline-specific competences through theoretical study and practice of printmaking techniques. Description • Relief print, linocut. • Intaglio, drypoint. • Possibilities of using printmaking techniques in applied art disciplines. • Composition and working in techniques. • Creating and compiling an exhibition project. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have acquired knowledge about printmaking techniques; • have an overview of the history of classical printmaking techniques; • be able to recognise different printmaking techniques; • be able to use relief print and intaglio techniques in an original manner; • be able to analyse and employ acquired knowledge and skills in their professional activities; be familiar with the possibilities of using printmaking techniques in applied art disciplines; • be able to compile a (group) exhibition from the works made during the course. Creative project 5 ECTS, VII semester, non-differentiated assessment* Drawing and painting The objective is to further develop students' previously acquired skills and use their creative potential to visualise surrounding environment and individual ideas. Description The course may end with an exhibition project. The share of drawing and painting at the courses vary. Drawing • Human figure, nude. • Point of view. • Rules of perspective and proportion. • Creative visualisation of ideas (drawing from imagination tasks on various themes). Painting • Complex painting problems. • Different painting techniques. • Generating ideas and finding practical solutions. • Possibilities and themes of modern painting art. • Mystification and narrative in painting. • Word and image. Results Drawing Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to represent a human figure in different poses and from various points of view applying the rules of perspective and proportion; • be able to work with a model; • be able to combine rules of drawing from life with their ideas and elements of drawing from imagination; • have developed their skills of perception, thinking, analysis and representation; • be able to carry out creative activities, independently and creatively represent the surrounding environment, their ideas and professional drafts. Painting Upon completion of the course, students will • have a better overview of the movements and styles of contemporary painting art; • have a systematic understanding of the possibilities of painting techniques and possess different technical skills; • be able to set objectives, generate ideas and find practical solutions; • be able solve thematic assignments and produce complex painting compositions in a creative and original manner; • be able to interpret, analyse and verbalise the process and results of their painting process. C II – Creative elective set GRAPHICS CREATIVE PROJECT 8 ECTS (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum) The objective is to develop students' individual talents so that they could be more creative, bold and free in their everyday work, which is a prerequisite for the development of an integral artistic personality. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • be able to create original artworks; • be able to apply the tools and possibilities of creative work techniques in expressing their ideas; • be able to interpret, analyse and if necessary verbalise their creative process and its results; • have considerably developed their discipline-specific competences and thus expanded their opportunities on the labour market. Graphics 3 ECTS, VI semester; non-differentiated assessment* The objective is to develop students' individual creative talents, manual skills and discipline-specific competences through theoretical study and practice of printmaking techniques. Description • Relief print, linocut. • Intaglio, drypoint. • Possibilities of using printmaking techniques in applied art disciplines. • Composition and working in techniques. • Creating and compiling an exhibition project. Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course, students will • have acquired knowledge about printmaking techniques; • have an overview of the history of classical printmaking techniques; • be able to recognise different printmaking techniques; • be able to use relief print and intaglio techniques in an original manner; • be able to analyse and employ acquired knowledge and skills in their professional activities; be familiar with the possibilities of using printmaking techniques in applied art disciplines; • be able to compile a (group) exhibition from the works made during the course. Creative project 5 EAP,VII term, non-differentiated assessment* Paper sculpture and paper decorating techniques The objective is to express oneself through form and space; understanding the structures and forms created by nature and human activity, their interrelations, meaning and appliance Description Paper sculpture(3 EAP) • The architectonics of form • Paper sculpturetechniques • Ornamental paper structures and their history • Creating ornamental paper structures using different principles • Module combination • The architectonics of form in the contemporary art practice • Creating an exhibition project Paper Decorating Techniques (2 EAP) • Introduction to the paper techniques (a short historical overview) • Materials necessary for paper decoration • Different paper decorating techniques (paste paper, marbled paper, batik paper, salt paper, plastic wrap paper, etc.) • Paper molding Learning outcomes Upon completion of the paper sculpture course, the students: • can solve creatively architectonic assignments • know different paper sculpture techniques and are able to use them creatively • understand the connections between the architectonics of form and the contemporary art practice • understand the construction of the structures and forms created by nature and human activity; notice connections in the surrounding environment Upon completion of the paper decorating techniques course, the students will: • know different paper decorating techniques • be able to use paper as material and employ paper decorating techniques creatively in their work • orientate in the history of paper decorating techniques Since 01.09.2011 Tartu Art College uses non-differentiated assessment in the elective set of general subjects, except when the course is taught in another higher education institution and ends with differentiated assessment or when the instructor has exceptionally agreed otherwise. II. Optional subjects (Free electives) Scope 8 ECTS, (for T, L, M, F, Pa, Ph and S curriculum), non-differentiated assessment General learning outcomes of the set of subjects Upon completion of the set of subjects, students will • have advanced various knowledge and skills according to their choice; • be able to collect, select, analyse and critically evaluate new information and relate it to their previous knowledge and experience; • be ready for creative and continued self-development both in terms of theory and practice. Selection principles of free electives Free electives can be selected from amongst the courses taught in Tartu Art College and in other higher education institutions. *Non-differentiated assessment is used in the free elective courses of TAC, except when the course is taught in another higher education institution and ends with differentiated assessment.
Optional subjects
General subject elective sets
A –Theoretical elective unit
B – Pedagogical elective unit