Curriculum: Painting and Wall Paintings Restoration 2012

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Certificate of completion of secondary education,
successful passing of TAC entrance examinations, admission on the basis of a ranking list

Diploma of Professional Higher Education (Painting and Wall Paintings Restoration, Specialisation in Design or Restoration)

Diploma of Professional Higher Education, Academic Transcript in Estonian, Diploma Supplement in English

1. Provide high-quality professional higher education in the field of painting and monumental art along with opportunities for specialisation in design or restoration.
2. Promote the acquisition of varied professional knowledge and skills.
3. Educate the next generation of specialists and/or creative artists who boast independent thinking and decision-making ability and adaptability.
4. Prepare students for moving into post-graduate studies as well as for life-long learning and continuous self-development in other ways.

first cycle higher education,
Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 6,
European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning Level 6

General module and speciality module: compulsory
Module of elective and optional subjects: it is compulsory to select one of the three elective sets of general subjects (see modules of the curriculum); optional subjects can be selected from among the optional subject courses offered by TAC (about 10 courses each term) and by other higher education institutions.
Specialisations: Before making the choice, the students are given a broad introduction to both areas of specialisation as part of the general module, worth 6 ECTS. By the end of the 2nd year, a student must choose either of the minor speciality areas: design or conservation/restoration.

Master`s studies

The curriculum (240 ECTS) comprises the following modules:

General module 78 ECTS
I. General theoretical subjects 38 ECTS
II. General practical subjects 40 ECTS

Module of elective and optional subjects 16 ECTS
I. Elective sets of general subjects 8 ECTS
II. Optional subjects 8 ECTS

Speciality module 85 ECTS
I. General speciality subjects 35 ECTS
II. Easel painting 27 ECTS
III. Monumental painting 12 ECTS
IV. Projects and practices 11 ECTS

SPECIALISATION A
Module of the Design specialisation 61 ECTS
I. Subjects in the Design specialisation 46 ECTS
II. Final project 15 ECTS

SPECIALISATION B
Module of the Conservation/Restoration specialisation 61 ECTS
I. Subjects in the Conservation/Restoration specialisation 46 ECTS
II. Final project 15 ECTS

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will:
- understand the future trends, functional mechanisms and the social role of painting and monumental art;
-- understand the implementation mechanisms in the area of culture;
- be able to practice painting and monumental art and/or conservation/restoration;
- be able to generate creative ideas and have the courage to experiment with innovative solutions;
- collect, select, analyse and critically evaluate professional information;
- be able to consciously choose appropriate techniques, materials and tools for the execution of a professional task;
- demonstrate initiative, good communication skills, enterprising spirit, planning and organizing abilities and a sense of responsibility, either working alone or as part of a team;
- understand and engage in the process of communication between the artist/designer or conservator/restorer and the customer;
- be able to express themselves both orally or in writing in Estonian and in at least one foreign language;
- play an active role in the civil society, demonstrate tolerance towards the diversity of cultures, attitudes and values;
- have high ethical values and the ability to engage in critical self-reflection, be socially conscious and resilient, be able to notice what happens around them and be ready to interfere using professional means;
- be qualified to work as monumental artist/designer and/or conservator/restorer;
- be committed to creative and continuous self-improvement in terms of theory and practice.