Curriculum: Photography 2014

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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 Applied Higher Education (Photography)

Diploma of Applied Higher Education, diploma supplement

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, speciality and practice module: compulsory
Module of elective and optional subjects: it is compulsory to select one of the two elective sets of general subjects (see curriculum modules below); optional subjects can be chosen from the TAC subjects or from other colleges/universities
Experimental creative photo project: it is compulsory to select one of the following: underwater photography, aerial photography, infrared photography, alternative photo techniques

Master´s studies

The curriculum (240 ECTS) comprises the following modules:

General module 54 ECTS
I General theoretical subjects 22 ECTS
II General practical subjects 32 ECTS

Module of elective and optional subjects 21 ECTS
I Elective sets of general subjects 10 ECTS
II Optional subjects 11 ECTS

Speciality module 115 ECTS
I Theoretical speciality subjects 27 ECTS
II Practical speciality subjects 11 ECTS
III Elements of photographic expression 9 ECTS
IV Photographic representation and expression 25 ECTS
V Computer graphics and digital photo processing 18 ECTS
VI Speciality related subjects 7 ECTS
VII Speciality elective projects/subjects 18 ECTS
A – Film project 9 ECTS
B – Experimental creative photo project 9 ECTS

Practice module 50 ECTS
I Internship and practice projects 32 ECTS
II Graduation practice 3 ECTS
III 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.