Curriculum: Photography 2011

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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 (Photography)

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

1. Provide high-quality, internationally recognized professional higher education in the field of photography and modern visual arts.
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 curriculum modules below); 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.

Master´s studies

The curriculum (240 ECTS) comprises the following modules:
General module 62 ECTS
I. General theoretical subjects 28 ECTS
II. General practical subjects 34 ECTS
Module of elective and optional subjects 16 ECTS
I. Elective sets of general subjects 8 ECTS
II. Optional subjects 8 ECTS
Speciality module 162 ECTS
I. Theoretical speciality subjects 26 ECTS
II. Practical speciality subjects 93 ECTS
III. Projects and practice 19 ECTS
IV. Subject-specific/ interdisciplinary electives 9 ECTS
V. Final project 15 ECTS

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will:
- have an integrated understanding of the key future trends, social functions and uses in society of photography and visual arts;
- have knowledge of the function and implementation of culture as a whole;
- be able to engage in photography and its diverse uses as a professional practice;
- be able to generate creative ideas with a view to achieving innovative outcomes;
- be able to selectively collect, critically analyse and effectively use specialized information;
- be familiar with and able to choose appropriate techniques and tools for accomplishing professional tasks;
- demonstrate initiative and planning and organizing abilities, good communication skills and enterprising spirit when working individually or as part of a team;
- understand and manage the communication process between the artist and the customer;
- be able to express themselves both orally and in writing in Estonian and in at least one foreign language;
- take an active attitude to life, be tolerant of differences and peculiarities in society;
- be critical, analytical and conscious of themselves as well as their surroundings and ethically ready to intervene in community affairs using professional means;
- be qualified to work as a professional or an entrepreneur in the field;
- be committed to creative and continuous self-improvement in terms of theory and practice.