Fine Art - Eesti Kunstiakadeemia / Estonian Academy of Arts
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Name <strong>of</strong> curriculum (in <strong>Estonian</strong>) Kunst<br />
(in English) <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
Code:<br />
Certified in the Council <strong>of</strong> EAA<br />
February 19, 2002<br />
Educational institution: <strong>Estonian</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Level: Bachelor Programme / VI level <strong>of</strong> higher education<br />
Data about accreditation <strong>of</strong> the curriculum:<br />
Volume in credit points 120CP / 180 ECTS credits<br />
Nominal study period in years: 3 years<br />
Admission requirements: Secondary education, state examinations in native language and foreign language.<br />
To start studies, persons with secondary education must compete for student places in entrance examinations<br />
organised by the faculty <strong>of</strong> fine arts.<br />
Objectives: Main objective is to guarantee <strong>of</strong>fspring <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional artists. <strong>Estonian</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong>s is the only university in Estonia teaching fine arts on B.A. as well as M.A. level.<br />
Short description <strong>of</strong> curriculum and study arrangement: Curriculum <strong>of</strong> fine art includes line study <strong>of</strong> fine art<br />
and speciality studies <strong>of</strong> graphic art, painting and sculpture. These specialities all belong into the same field,<br />
however having quite different specificity and technologies. For student, B.A. programme starts with one-year<br />
line study <strong>of</strong> fine arts, in which the department <strong>of</strong> painting is teaching painting, department <strong>of</strong> graphics -<br />
computer study <strong>of</strong> design programmes, calligraphy and calligraphic drawing as well as printmaking, and<br />
department <strong>of</strong> sculpture - form study. Drawing, composition, theory and language courses are taught by<br />
relevant centres <strong>of</strong> the academy. After successful passing <strong>of</strong> one-year line study student can apply for<br />
continuation <strong>of</strong> B.A. programme in the speciality <strong>of</strong> graphics, painting or sculpture. Commissions <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
specialities make decisions taking account <strong>of</strong> the wish <strong>of</strong> the student. Speciality courses <strong>of</strong> the curriculum <strong>of</strong><br />
fine art are divided into five-week or 5+5-week cycles <strong>of</strong> auditory work, which can be taken as electives<br />
within the faculty as well as the whole academy from other specialities. Thereby the curriculum has provided<br />
to the student sufficient freedom to choose in order to compile personal B.A. programme. Study in speciality<br />
departments is daily, taking place in stationary. Theory courses are held in lecture form, ending with<br />
examination or evaluation. General art subjects are passed as studio work instructed by the teacher as well as<br />
independently and will end with grading by department commission. Speciality art courses are passed as<br />
practical work in department workshops instructed by the teacher as well as independently and will end with<br />
grading or evaluation by department commission.<br />
Documents issued upon graduation: Bachelor diploma<br />
Issued degree: Bachelor degree in the speciality <strong>of</strong> painting, graphic art or sculpture<br />
Stages, levels, lines: B.A. courses <strong>of</strong> fine art are divided to three academic years, which in turn include<br />
two semesters and those include two five-week cycles <strong>of</strong> auditory work, workshop weeks and week <strong>of</strong><br />
independent work as well as examination sessions.<br />
First two semesters include general studies <strong>of</strong> fine art, followed by four semesters speciality studies and<br />
four semesters M.A. studies.<br />
The curriculum FINE ART includes academic general studies, line study <strong>of</strong> fine arts and speciality studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> graphic art, painting and sculpture. In speciality study students can take courses also from other<br />
specialities <strong>of</strong> fine art, waiving courses <strong>of</strong> their own speciality in corresponding volume.
Upon passing the studies students can acquire B.A. degree in one <strong>of</strong> the three specialities. To get B.A.<br />
degree in one speciality, 80% <strong>of</strong> credit points must be collected in this speciality /40CP <strong>of</strong> 50/. In case <strong>of</strong><br />
another distribution <strong>of</strong> credits B.A. degree can be received in fine arts.<br />
After acquirement <strong>of</strong> B.A. degree it is possible to continue studies in M.A. programme <strong>of</strong> own speciality or<br />
according to M.A. curricula not presuming specific speciality education as base study (teacher training,<br />
interdisciplinary art, e-media).<br />
GRAPHIC FINE ART, BA<br />
Short description <strong>of</strong> curriculum and study arrangement: Curriculum <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> graphics includes two lines:<br />
graphic fine art and print-graphics. The field <strong>of</strong> graphic fine art includes everything related to the development <strong>of</strong><br />
manual skills and creativity. Image processing and various possibilities <strong>of</strong> reproduction are studied more pr<strong>of</strong>oundly.<br />
Photography and study <strong>of</strong> classical and modern manual printing techniques form great part. The programme also<br />
includes compilation <strong>of</strong> academic and real exhibition projects and creation <strong>of</strong> exhibits. Study <strong>of</strong> print-graphics is<br />
traditionally related to a book. Since 1924 the department has its own printing workshop, where knowledge <strong>of</strong> all<br />
phases <strong>of</strong> bookmaking and bookdesign has been taught and study projects have been printed in the form <strong>of</strong> unique<br />
small books. Complex study <strong>of</strong> bookmaking will remain in the curriculum as the main field <strong>of</strong> print-graphics. This<br />
will also guarantee practical skills for possible employment <strong>of</strong> the future graphic artists. Both lines are related in<br />
curriculum, forming an integral educational packet. Print-graphics is divided into printmaking and book design.<br />
Graphic fine art is oriented to free creation, compilation <strong>of</strong> exhibition projects, analysis, presentation <strong>of</strong> own creation<br />
and acquirement <strong>of</strong> skills needed for an artist.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile:<br />
Graphic fine art and book design.<br />
Cooperation partners:<br />
Tampere Scool <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and Media,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and Design Helsinki,<br />
Kent Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and Design,<br />
Sheffield Hallam University/ School <strong>of</strong> Cultural Studies,<br />
Limerick Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology/ School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong> and Design,<br />
Satakunta Polytechnic;<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Graphic <strong>Art</strong>ists <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Estonian</strong> <strong>Art</strong>ists’ Association<br />
<strong>Estonian</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Museum,<br />
<strong>Estonian</strong> Literature Museum,<br />
<strong>Estonian</strong> Ethnographic Museum,<br />
Design company Positiiv,<br />
UBS Reprokeskus,<br />
Edition <strong>of</strong> the journal Kodukiri.<br />
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Spain<br />
Latvijas Mâksalas Akadêmija, Riia<br />
Grafikens Hus, Gripsholms Kungsladugård AB, Sweden<br />
PAINTING BA<br />
Objective:<br />
Objective <strong>of</strong> BA curriculum is to provide wide basic knowledge and skills for M.A. study or work as<br />
freelance artist.<br />
Studies take three years, <strong>of</strong> which the first year is passed as general study <strong>of</strong> fine art. In first year basic
knowledge is acquired also from all three specialities, in order to determine suitability <strong>of</strong> the student for<br />
certain speciality.<br />
II-III years include speciality studies. Curriculum <strong>of</strong> all three specialities is constructed in cycles, enabling<br />
to take courses also from side specialities.<br />
BA programme will end with compilation <strong>of</strong> portfolio and defending <strong>of</strong> thesis.<br />
Cooperation partners <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> painting:<br />
Helsinki Kuvataide Akademia<br />
Riga <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
Vilnius <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s<br />
AS Pärnu Sadam.<br />
<strong>Eesti</strong> Ekspress.<br />
Haapsalu Town Gallery<br />
Kankanpää Ammatikorkeakoulu.<br />
Fondazione Romualdo del Bianco, Firenze.<br />
SCULPTURE BA<br />
ARGUMENT OF THE SPECIALITY<br />
Objective:<br />
Objective <strong>of</strong> the department is to enable academic higher education in the speciality <strong>of</strong> sculpture basing on<br />
integrated study, creative and scientific activities, complying with the standard <strong>of</strong> higher education.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile:<br />
Due to current cultural policy, relative lack <strong>of</strong> orders and small number <strong>of</strong> sculptors the department<br />
prepares sculptors with wide pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
Graduates can participate successfully in exhibitions, ordered work, in small plastics as well as<br />
monumental art and various fields <strong>of</strong> environmental art.<br />
Levels:<br />
Graduate <strong>of</strong> B.A. programme will gain academic higher education in sculpture, which will enable to act as<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional creative artist or master almost in all fields <strong>of</strong> sculpture.<br />
Cooperation partners:<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> Latvia<br />
Satakunta Polytechnic. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Art</strong> (Soome)<br />
Akademie Vytvarnych Umeni v Praze<br />
University <strong>of</strong> East Carolina (USA)<br />
Design Group <strong>of</strong> City Government<br />
Rakvere Town Government<br />
LIST OF SUBJECTS OF THE CURRICULUM OF FINE ART<br />
GENERAL STUDY CP/ECTS<br />
Cultural history 2/3<br />
History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art 2/3<br />
Aesthetics 2/3
Languages 4/6<br />
Philosophy 2/3<br />
World art history 4/6<br />
Drawing 14/21<br />
General composition 2/3<br />
Colour study 2/3<br />
Communication 4/6<br />
LINE STUDY<br />
Introduction to contemporary art 2/3<br />
Painting 4/6<br />
Form study 4/6<br />
Calligraphy and figural graphics 1/1.5<br />
Computer study <strong>of</strong> design programmes 2/3<br />
Print graphics 1/1.5<br />
Workshop 1/1.5<br />
Study practice 3/4.5<br />
SPECIALITY STUDY OF GRAPHIC FINE ART<br />
High relief print techniques 3/4.5<br />
Intaglio techniques 3/4.5<br />
Lithography 2/3<br />
Photography 3/4.5<br />
Digital graphics 7/10.5<br />
Typography 2/3<br />
Graphic fine art 6/9<br />
Book theory and history 2/3<br />
Book design 6/9<br />
Polygraphy 4/6<br />
Exhibition project 3/4.5<br />
History <strong>of</strong> graphic art 1/1.5<br />
Workshop 3/4.5<br />
Study practice 3/4.5<br />
Portfolio 3/4.5<br />
SPECIALITY STUDY OF PAINTING<br />
Portrait painting 2/3<br />
Figure painting 3/4.5<br />
Fresco and secco techniques 1/1.5<br />
Sgrafito technique 1/1.5<br />
Painting technique and technology A 2/3<br />
Nude painting I 2/3<br />
Nude painting II 3/4.5<br />
Glass painting techniques 1/1.5<br />
Creative painting <strong>of</strong> glass painting 1/1.5<br />
Abstract painting 6/9<br />
Creative nude painting 6/9<br />
Mosaic technique 2/3<br />
Combined mosaic techniques 2/3<br />
Painting technique and technology B 2/3<br />
Composition <strong>of</strong> fresco or glass painting techniques 6/9<br />
Workshop 3/4.5<br />
Study practice 3/4.5
Portfolio 3/4.5<br />
SPECIALITY STUDY OF SCULPTURE<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> composition 4/6<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture 2/3<br />
Font study 1/1.5<br />
Classical form study 17/25.5<br />
History <strong>of</strong> sculpture 2/3<br />
Environmental art 5/7.5<br />
Technology <strong>of</strong> sculpture 4/6<br />
Workshop 3/4.5<br />
Study practice 3/4.5<br />
Portfolio 3/4.5<br />
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS<br />
GENERAL STUDY<br />
CULTURAL HISTORY<br />
Study load: 2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I semester<br />
Objective: To give overview <strong>of</strong> main problems <strong>of</strong> cultural history and introduce general cultural<br />
background <strong>of</strong> different periods.<br />
Content: The concept <strong>of</strong> culture. Main cultural theories. Primitive society and culture. Antique and culture.<br />
Religion and culture. Medieval cultural space. Renaissance. Shocks and culture.<br />
Method: lectures, seminars, independent work with literature, paper.<br />
Assessment: examination<br />
WORLD ART HISTORY I<br />
Study load: 1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I half <strong>of</strong> II semester<br />
Objective is to give overview and develop understanding <strong>of</strong> early art forms until renaissance.<br />
Content: Lectures treat primeval, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Crete-Mycenaean, Greek, Hellenist, Etruscan,<br />
Roman, early Christian, Byzantine, Karoling, Otto and Romanic art and the seminar Gothic art.<br />
Method is lecture illustrated with slides, transparencies and books and seminar, for which students must<br />
first read the book <strong>of</strong> M. Camille ‘Gothic’ (Kunst, 2001).<br />
Assessment: Examination covers entire material treated in lectures as well as read independently. 1/3 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
grade is formed by participation and speaking in seminar.<br />
WORLD ART HISTORY II<br />
Study load: 1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: II half <strong>of</strong> I semester<br />
Objective: To provide knowledge about history <strong>of</strong> 15.-19. century art and architecture, to teach art<br />
ideologies and styles <strong>of</strong> corresponding styles.<br />
Content: The course is continuation <strong>of</strong> the first “World art history” course. It treats art and architecture <strong>of</strong><br />
following periods: renaissance, mannerism, baroque, rococo, classicism, historicism/romanticism and
ealism - up to the end <strong>of</strong> 19. century. Overview <strong>of</strong> principles <strong>of</strong> art and architecture <strong>of</strong> mentioned periods<br />
and their realisation: teaching <strong>of</strong> composition and form peculiarities <strong>of</strong> styles, coloristics and ornaments.<br />
Method: lecture, seminar (1)<br />
Assessment: examination (knowledge test)<br />
WORLD ART HISTORY III<br />
Study load: 1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I half <strong>of</strong> III semester<br />
Objective: To give overview <strong>of</strong> more essential stages <strong>of</strong> development, trends and problems <strong>of</strong> modern art<br />
from the moment <strong>of</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> modernism in the middle <strong>of</strong> 19. century to World War II.<br />
Content: The course provides introduction paradigmatic change in art processes in the middle <strong>of</strong> 19.<br />
century, analyse <strong>of</strong> art and social background <strong>of</strong> these changes. Example <strong>of</strong> the creation <strong>of</strong> E. Manet’ opens<br />
the essence <strong>of</strong> pre-impressionist transition period and content <strong>of</strong> radical changes. Observation <strong>of</strong> alternation<br />
<strong>of</strong> art trends, mechanism <strong>of</strong> this alternation, form characteristics and their mutual relations from<br />
impressionism to surrealism. Treatment <strong>of</strong> the problems <strong>of</strong> avant-garde, with more thorough concentration<br />
on life and creation <strong>of</strong> the most original creators in the history <strong>of</strong> modern art.<br />
Method: Lecture, independent work with literature, seminars.<br />
Assessment: Grade will be formed in result <strong>of</strong> following activities:<br />
1.Participation in seminar.<br />
2.Examination including three parts:<br />
1) Recognition <strong>of</strong> authors or style <strong>of</strong> paintings presented on 25 slides;<br />
2) test in order to control acquisition <strong>of</strong> more essential concepts and facts;<br />
3) essay on one <strong>of</strong> following topics:<br />
Birth <strong>of</strong> modernism. Role <strong>of</strong> Edouard Manet in pre-impressionist art.<br />
Impressionism: method, events, problems.<br />
Different faces <strong>of</strong> postimpressionism.<br />
Jugendstil as idea <strong>of</strong> synthesis.<br />
Fauvism and expressionism. Similarities and differences.<br />
Surrealism, successor <strong>of</strong> dada?<br />
Searches <strong>of</strong> abstract art in pre-war Europe.<br />
WORLD ART HISTORY IV<br />
Study load: 1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: For art students <strong>of</strong> II year, to give broad overview <strong>of</strong> development and problems <strong>of</strong> art after<br />
World War II in Europe and USA, in order to orient in complicated art processes and be able to take<br />
intelligent standpoint.<br />
Content: As this is primary course <strong>of</strong> art history, the treatment proceeds from linear time axis - sequence <strong>of</strong><br />
art styles, their logical similarities or contradictions, relations with earlier art history, influences, deadlocks.<br />
Among general tendencies attention is focused on some key persons - Jackson Pollock, Clement<br />
Greenberg, Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and his student Anselm Kiefer, Bruce Nauman, Dennis<br />
Oppenheimer, historically Marcel Duchamp.<br />
Constant observation <strong>of</strong> alteration <strong>of</strong> assessments <strong>of</strong> art phenomena and their reasons, in order to realise<br />
facts from one side and from the other side assessment, which should not be taken as final.<br />
Political background <strong>of</strong> important major exhibitions: Venice Biennial, Kassel documenta, Manifesta.<br />
Finnish ARS exhibitions.<br />
Between Western art history, <strong>Estonian</strong> art is constantly referred to.<br />
Method: Lectures with slides, pushing <strong>of</strong> students to independent work (elaboration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> literature +<br />
writing <strong>of</strong> more pr<strong>of</strong>ound paper on the basis <strong>of</strong> foreign literature).<br />
Assessment:<br />
a)Paper on freely chosen theme, using unconditionally foreign literature.<br />
b)Written examination: slide test (10 works) and more pr<strong>of</strong>ound answer to 2 questions, using lecture<br />
material and <strong>Estonian</strong> literature:
1. Abstract expressionism and its reflections in later art.<br />
2. Clement Greenberg’s formalist art concept.<br />
3. “Red”, “blue” and “green” revolution. Yves Klein.<br />
4. Joseph Beuys and social sculpture.<br />
5. Pop art in America, Andy Warhol. Pop in France and Germany.<br />
6. Performance and happening. From action painting to John Cage and Allan Kaprow.<br />
7. <strong>Art</strong> and nature: from land art to eco- and bio-art.<br />
8. Postmodernist turn (when, how, main terms).<br />
9. <strong>Art</strong> and business, art and feminism, art and memory (1980-90s).<br />
10. International large exhibitions and political background <strong>of</strong> their formation (Venice biennial,<br />
Kassel documenta, Manifesta).<br />
History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art I<br />
Study load: 1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I half <strong>of</strong> IV semester<br />
Objective: to give overview <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art from its very beginning to classicism in<br />
19.century. To bring out identity <strong>of</strong> local art, visual symbols, main sources <strong>of</strong> inspiration, foreign loans,<br />
traditions and innovation. To determine the location <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art in Baltic and the Baltic Sea art context.<br />
Content: The lecture course treats following themes:<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art history: Beginning <strong>of</strong> stone architecture and figurative art; Medieval sacral<br />
architecture: Churches and abbeys; Tallinn: From Danish stronghold to Hanseatic town; Hanseatic art.<br />
Bernt Notke and Michel Sittow; Renaissance and mannerism: Michel Sittow and Arent Passer; Swedish<br />
time: from baroque to classicism; Baltic villa rustica: manor architecture; Classicism. Johann Wilhelm<br />
Krause and Carl Ludwig Engel.<br />
Method: Lectures in lecture room and museums (studying <strong>of</strong> more important art examples in situ),<br />
seminars.<br />
Examination: Includes three parts. 1) Written essay on the basis <strong>of</strong> seminar materials. 2) Written analysis<br />
<strong>of</strong> two focal issues <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art in examination room. 3) Test for the control <strong>of</strong> main facts.<br />
History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art II<br />
Study load: 1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: II half <strong>of</strong> IV semester<br />
Objective: to give overview <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> art from the formation <strong>of</strong> national art.<br />
Content: material is presented in time context, pointing out greater problems and breaking points in art.<br />
Method: lecture with slides<br />
Assessment: examination<br />
PHILOSOPHY<br />
Study load: 2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: III and IV semester<br />
Objectives: to develop student’s skill <strong>of</strong> theoretical discussion and analysing ability, to develop the skill to<br />
see the world from different standpoints and discuss proceeding from them, to give necessary information<br />
for the formation <strong>of</strong> personal world view.<br />
Content:<br />
1. What is philosophy?<br />
2. Sophists<br />
3. Socrates<br />
4. Plato<br />
5. Aristotle<br />
6. Epicuros
7. Sceptics<br />
8. Stoic ethics<br />
9. Short description <strong>of</strong> medieval philosophy<br />
10. Problems <strong>of</strong> medieval philosophy<br />
11. Francis Bacon<br />
12. Rene Descartes<br />
13. Historical philosophy <strong>of</strong> Hegel<br />
14. <strong>Art</strong>hur Schopenhauer<br />
15. Sören Kierkegaard<br />
16. Friedrich Nietzsche<br />
17. Pragmatism: Ch. Peirce<br />
18. Pragmatism: W. James<br />
19. Historical philosophy <strong>of</strong> Spengler<br />
20. Scientific philosophy <strong>of</strong> Feyerabend<br />
Method: Lecture-seminars, during which students answer to the questions <strong>of</strong> the teacher and can submit<br />
questions themselves.<br />
Assessment: examination<br />
Aesthetics I<br />
Study load: 1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: V semester<br />
Objective. Theoretical base for the development <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional world view and creative conception <strong>of</strong> the<br />
student.<br />
Content: History <strong>of</strong> aesthetics. 1.Subject and method <strong>of</strong> aesthetics. Main problems and basic concepts <strong>of</strong><br />
aesthetics. 2. Main stages and ideas <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> aesthetics: Ancient time. Middle Ages. Renaissance.<br />
Classicism. Enlightenment. German classical idealism. Romanticism. Positivism. Realism.<br />
Method. Lectures, essay is a precondition <strong>of</strong> passing.<br />
Assessment: Examination<br />
Aesthetics II<br />
Study load: 1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: VI semester<br />
Objective: overview <strong>of</strong> the trends <strong>of</strong> 20.century aesthetic thinking, its methods and problems<br />
Content: 20. century aesthetics. >From the end <strong>of</strong> 19. century the development <strong>of</strong> aesthetics has been<br />
characterised by splitting and fragmentarity. Changing <strong>of</strong> art world has brought up new and diminished old<br />
problems. Also cultural context, relation between science, technology and art has changed. Its result is<br />
several new problems in aesthetics: vanishing <strong>of</strong> art borders, diversity <strong>of</strong> type content <strong>of</strong> art, differentiation<br />
or similarity <strong>of</strong> author and audience, aesthetic value <strong>of</strong> everyday life and environment, feminism etc.<br />
Method : lectures and independent work<br />
Assessment: examination (seminar papers, written essay)<br />
English language<br />
Study load: 4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: all specialities I and II semester<br />
Objective: teaching <strong>of</strong> specific vocabulary with development <strong>of</strong> general language.<br />
Content: 1. English as a Foreign Language. 2. English for Specific Purposes.<br />
Method: language lessons, papers, tests<br />
Assessment: preliminary examination, examination
German language<br />
Study load: 4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I and II semester<br />
Objective: primary study <strong>of</strong> German language, acquirement <strong>of</strong> specific terminology, acquirement <strong>of</strong><br />
reading language.<br />
Content: primary language training with suggestive method, grammar principles, reading, referring and<br />
translation <strong>of</strong> texts.<br />
Method: Communicative-traditional: language lessons, papers, seminars.<br />
Assessment: Current tests. At the end <strong>of</strong> semester according to study programme preliminary examination<br />
or examination.<br />
GENERAL ART SUBJECTS<br />
Drawing<br />
Study load 3 CP, 3 CP / 4.5 ECTS, 4.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum I and II semester<br />
Objective: Development <strong>of</strong> visual thinking, cooperation <strong>of</strong> eye and hand, basics <strong>of</strong> independent<br />
creative work. Basics <strong>of</strong> plastic anatomy for drawing <strong>of</strong> human body.<br />
Content: Introduction to drawing - movement from simple geometric forms to complicated form - human<br />
being. Geometric forms - skull - head - living head - limbs - torso - figure - nude - moving from form to<br />
content. Proportions, skeleton, external body forms.<br />
Method: Practical work and individual instruction<br />
Theoretical part: lectures <strong>of</strong> plastic anatomy with modern visual tools (plaster forms, skeleton, tables,<br />
muscle man and textbooks for independent work).<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
Drawing<br />
Study load 3 CP, 3 CP / 4.5 ECTS, 4.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum III and IV semester<br />
Objective: Fixing <strong>of</strong> skills and knowledge gained during first course. Moving from imitation to<br />
expression, basics <strong>of</strong> creative drawing. Development <strong>of</strong> the ability to set task. Improvement <strong>of</strong> technical<br />
skills.<br />
Content: Nude, figure, independent sketches; portrait;<br />
Method: Practical work - drawing after model and by heart.<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
Drawing<br />
Study load 2 CP, 2 CP / 3 ECTS, 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum V and VI semester<br />
Objective: Development <strong>of</strong> personal creative style through model drawing, improvement <strong>of</strong> drawing<br />
skills.<br />
Content: Stress is laid on large-format long-term drawing, in order to develop planning and concentration<br />
skills. Short-term drawings are preparation for long-term. Use <strong>of</strong> different techniques (charcoal, pencil,<br />
pastel, china ink). Attention to colour drawing as a tool. Large format is used, except sketches.<br />
Method: Practical drawing, various tasks. Independent work and individual instruction. Analysis <strong>of</strong> works.<br />
Assessment: grading
Drawing<br />
Study load: 3 CP, 3 CP / 4.5 ECTS, 4.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I and II semester<br />
Objective: Development <strong>of</strong> visual thinking, cooperation <strong>of</strong> eye and hand, basics <strong>of</strong> independent<br />
creative work. Basics <strong>of</strong> plastic anatomy for drawing <strong>of</strong> human body.<br />
Content: Introduction to drawing - movement from simple geometric forms to complicated form - human<br />
being. Geometric forms - skull - head - living head - limbs - torso - figure - nude - moving from form to<br />
content. Proportions, skeleton, external body forms.<br />
Method: Practical work and individual instruction<br />
Theoretical part: lectures <strong>of</strong> plastic anatomy with modern visual tools (plaster forms, skeleton, tables,<br />
muscle man and textbooks for independent work).<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
Drawing<br />
Study load: 3 CP, 3 CP / 4.5 ECTS, 4.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: III and IV semester<br />
Objective: Fixing <strong>of</strong> skills and knowledge gained during first course. Moving from imitation to<br />
expression, basics <strong>of</strong> creative drawing. Development <strong>of</strong> the ability to set task. Improvement <strong>of</strong> technical<br />
skills.<br />
Content: Nude, figure, independent sketches; portrait;<br />
Method: Practical work - drawing after model and by heart.<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
Drawing<br />
Study load: 2 CP, 2 CP / 3 ECTS, 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: V and VI semester<br />
Objective: Development <strong>of</strong> personal creative style through model drawing, improvement <strong>of</strong> drawing<br />
skills.<br />
Content: Stress is laid on large-format long-term drawing, in order to develop planning and concentration<br />
skills. Short-term drawings are preparation for long-term. Use <strong>of</strong> different techniques (charcoal, pencil,<br />
pastel, china ink). Attention to colour drawing as a tool. Large format is used, except sketches.<br />
Method: Practical drawing, various tasks. Independent work and individual instruction. Analysis <strong>of</strong> works.<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
GENERAL COMPOSITION<br />
Study load: 2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I sem.<br />
Objective: Provision <strong>of</strong> basic education: abstract organisation <strong>of</strong> level surface with basic elements: lines,<br />
surfaces, figures, their combinations. In parallel, spatial thinking is developed, which at the end will enable<br />
to create the illusion <strong>of</strong> multi-dimensional space on level surface.<br />
Content: Lectures include theoretic presentations and subsequent practical work.<br />
Themes <strong>of</strong> I semester: 1) Emptiness; 2) One line; 3) Two lines; 4) Rhythms <strong>of</strong> lines; examination.<br />
Themes <strong>of</strong> II semester: 5) Lines and surfaces; 6) Own space; 7) Spatial ornament; 8) Space and time.<br />
Examination.<br />
Method: Drawing in black-white colour on paper, in two last tasks computer can be used. Short essays are<br />
written upon treatment <strong>of</strong> some themes. In practical part <strong>of</strong> lecture music is used for perception <strong>of</strong> theme.<br />
Assessment: Grading <strong>of</strong> practical works exposed as integral composition together with analysis <strong>of</strong> written<br />
papers.
PAINTING<br />
Study load: 2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: II semester<br />
Objective: Painting <strong>of</strong> nature. Depiction <strong>of</strong> form with colour, creation <strong>of</strong> integrity through colour,<br />
principles and possibilities <strong>of</strong> composition. Association <strong>of</strong> nature and abstraction into one<br />
art language.<br />
Content: I Painting <strong>of</strong> figure. Man as art object and subject (meaning <strong>of</strong> pose, narrative, symbol).<br />
Man and space.<br />
II Painting <strong>of</strong> nude. Nude and colour, form and space. Body as sign.<br />
III Composition “Place”.<br />
Independent reality, abstract structure.<br />
Method: Practical work with instruction. Independent work. 6 works must be<br />
submitted.<br />
Assessment: grading<br />
PAINTING<br />
Study load: 2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: IV semester<br />
Objective:<br />
To reach acquirement <strong>of</strong> technical methods and development <strong>of</strong> personal means <strong>of</strong> expression.<br />
Content: interpretation <strong>of</strong> situations staged with devices set by the teacher and models using oil painting<br />
and acrylic technique.<br />
Keyword: light-dark scale <strong>of</strong> colours, opposite colours, warm/cold tones, mixing <strong>of</strong> body tones, tone-intone<br />
painting, reflexes, coloured shadow, integrated colour, concept <strong>of</strong> space in painting, figure expressing<br />
colour problem and concept <strong>of</strong> composition, physical, emotional and colour relation <strong>of</strong> different objects in<br />
still life.<br />
Method: practical studio work. Acquirement <strong>of</strong> painting principles and skills in parallel to movement<br />
towards creative openness. No style dictate.<br />
LINE STUDY<br />
FINE ARTS, I YEAR<br />
Painting<br />
4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
I and II semester.<br />
Objective: To provide elementary technical skills and knowledge for work with different colours and use<br />
<strong>of</strong> painting tools. Brief introduction <strong>of</strong> fresco techniques (fresco, secco, sgrafito, mosaic, stained glass).<br />
Composition <strong>of</strong> picture as integrity with colour surfaces. Development <strong>of</strong> creative self-expression and<br />
colour culture.<br />
Content: Introduction <strong>of</strong> painting. Treatment <strong>of</strong> relations between colour and surface proceeding from the<br />
theory <strong>of</strong> colour study. Opposition <strong>of</strong> simple and texture surface. Painting <strong>of</strong> different materials, searching<br />
corresponding brush technique and surface treatment. Problems <strong>of</strong> colour and texture are followed by<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> colour and form. Structure <strong>of</strong> picture surface is developed on the basis <strong>of</strong> given still-life.<br />
Search <strong>of</strong> relations between surface and contour. Treatment <strong>of</strong> various formats according to composition<br />
setup.<br />
Head as a form. Main attention to general form, not character. Further movement to details and finally to
the stressing <strong>of</strong> type and character. Course is ended with independent picture “Exhibition picture”.<br />
Method: Practical work on the basis <strong>of</strong> given devices with regular individual instruction. Independent<br />
work. Workshops (brief course <strong>of</strong> fresco techniques)<br />
Calligraphy and figural graphics<br />
1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: development <strong>of</strong> manual expression skills.<br />
The subject is based on classical European and Eastern calligraphy. The aim is to develop intuition and<br />
manual expression skills by means <strong>of</strong> studio tasks. Practising text calligraphy as well as calligraphic<br />
drawing. Results will be graded by department commission at the end <strong>of</strong> semester.<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> computer design programmes<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
I and II semester<br />
Objective: use <strong>of</strong> computer in creative work.<br />
Mastering the computer design programmes is necessary for every artist for direct realisation <strong>of</strong> creative<br />
projects or documentation <strong>of</strong> creation. Content <strong>of</strong> subject includes study <strong>of</strong> a bitmap programme -<br />
AdobePhotoshop as well as vector programmes - CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator and a layout programme<br />
Adobe PageMaker. Results are graded by teacher at the end <strong>of</strong> semester.<br />
Print-graphics<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II semester<br />
Objective: studying manual printing techniques for creative work.<br />
Subject includes introductory course to printing art; using the printing press, understanding the nature <strong>of</strong><br />
printing and peculiarity <strong>of</strong> pro<strong>of</strong>.<br />
Content : 1. monotype technique,<br />
2. monoprint technique<br />
3. cutting technique.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
General form study<br />
4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
I and II semester<br />
Objective: Composition is subject to several rules, studying and using <strong>of</strong> which is <strong>of</strong>ten inevitable in<br />
creative work. Objective is to provide basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> composition and also to<br />
develop spatial thinking through practical work.<br />
Content: Organisation <strong>of</strong> surface, character <strong>of</strong> figures, relations, rhythm, proportion, harmony,<br />
dimension, balance, contrast, dynamics. First tasks are given on a plain, later spatial.<br />
Composition with main attention on relations between mass and volume. Main principles<br />
and logic <strong>of</strong> construction. Analysis <strong>of</strong> geometrical basic forms and creation <strong>of</strong> new<br />
plastic figures on their basis.<br />
Method: tasks have theoretical-practical character. Specific practical tasks which cover the above<br />
mentioned themes are analysed during individual instruction.<br />
Tasks vary according to interests and abilities <strong>of</strong> students.<br />
Assessment: grading
Introduction to contemporary art<br />
Study load: 2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: I and II semester<br />
Objective: To treat problems <strong>of</strong> contemporary art.<br />
Content: Although contemporary art is tightly connected with life around us and thus should be more<br />
directly understandable than classics, experience shows that it has always been more problematic to<br />
understand.<br />
Series <strong>of</strong> lectures meant for I year students introduces selection <strong>of</strong> works from 90s, from Estonia as well as<br />
from elsewhere, and tries on the basis <strong>of</strong> specific works, through their detailed analysis, to show their<br />
meaning, context and position on art map.<br />
Such method is not trying to give historical overview, but concentrates on single keywords, which should<br />
improve students’ orientation in art and provide basic concept apparatus for analysing and assessment <strong>of</strong><br />
contemporary art.<br />
Separately treated themes: reference mechanisms characteristic to pop culture, situationist strategies,<br />
installation-specific problems, body and gender-specific art and psychoanalytical reference frames, design,<br />
space and environment specificity in contemporary art. Lecture course also provides basic view <strong>of</strong><br />
institutional frames <strong>of</strong> contemporary art, e.g. students analyse different art journals and their aims.<br />
Method: series <strong>of</strong> lectures will end with independent written task, for which students select on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
videos from <strong>Estonian</strong> Centre <strong>of</strong> Contemporary <strong>Art</strong> one specific work <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> artist and write an essay<br />
on it (approximately 3 pages).<br />
Study practice<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Objective:<br />
Objective <strong>of</strong> summer practice in I course is to distance from ordinary working environment - school, to<br />
new environment - nature. To broaden the range <strong>of</strong> feelings <strong>of</strong> young creator, working with nature.<br />
Content:<br />
Practice takes place in summer base <strong>of</strong> the academy on Muhu island, Tamse village, being actually<br />
international painting camp where in addition to our students also students from Finland, Latvia, Lithuania,<br />
Russia, Poland and Sweden participate. Work is done according to common programme, which enables to<br />
get overview <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> painting cultures with different traditions and thereby broaden understanding<br />
<strong>of</strong> the student <strong>of</strong> possibilities and orientations <strong>of</strong> painting.<br />
Practice takes place in summer in nature and includes drawing, photographing and painting <strong>of</strong> nature,<br />
animals and people in “open air”, as well as tasks <strong>of</strong> performing art with documentation <strong>of</strong> result.<br />
Method: Practical work with individual instruction, discussions and analyses, reviews.<br />
Workshop<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II semester<br />
Intensive courses treat topics or techniques not covered by the curriculum elsewhere, but which are<br />
considered necessary from the standpoint <strong>of</strong> higher art education.<br />
LOCATION OF LINE STUDIES IN CURRICULUM<br />
I year<br />
I semester, subjects in hours per week
I introductory week VII-VIII independent work<br />
II-VI Painting 4 IX-XIIIn Painting 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Form study 4 Form study 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Calligraphy and figural graphics 2 Calligraphy and figural graphics 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> computer design programmes 3 Study <strong>of</strong> computer design programmes 3 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Introduction to contemporary art 2 Introduction to contemporary art 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
XIV w independent work, XV-XVII w examination<br />
II semester<br />
I-III w workshop 1CP/1.5ECTS IX-XI w independent work<br />
IV-VIII w Painting 4 XII-XVI w Painting 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Form study 4 Form study 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Print graphics 2 Print graphics 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> computer design programmes 3 Study <strong>of</strong> computer design programmes 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Introduction to contemporary art 2 Introduction to contemporary art 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Study practice 3 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
XII-XX w seminars, examination<br />
GRAPHICS: SPECIALITY STUDY<br />
High relief print techniques<br />
II course I and II semester<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: Study <strong>of</strong> manual print techniques for creative work.<br />
Study <strong>of</strong> all printing techniques <strong>of</strong> high relief procedure. Starting with engraving tasks with s<strong>of</strong>t materials<br />
such as lino or plastics, followed by composition and engraving on board wood. Board wood printing is<br />
studied in Eastern (ukyo-e) as well as Western printing procedure. Single as well as multi-colour<br />
compositions are created in all mentioned materials. The course will end with filigree engraving - wood<br />
engraving.<br />
Content: 1. lino cut,<br />
2. board wood cut ukyo-e,<br />
3. board wood cut,<br />
4. wood engraving.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Intaglio techniques<br />
II course I and II semester<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: Studying <strong>of</strong> manual intaglio techniques for creative work.<br />
In Western print art intaglio techniques have played essential role from the beginning <strong>of</strong> print art. There are<br />
many intaglio techniques and they have been constantly improved throughout the history until today. This<br />
curriculum covers six out <strong>of</strong> nine intaglio techniques generally taught in the department, starting with<br />
mechanical procedures and continuing with etching techniques.<br />
Content: 1. Dry point<br />
2. Carborundum<br />
3. Etching<br />
4. Reservage<br />
5. Aquatint<br />
6. Mezzotinto<br />
7. Vernis mou (workshop)
8. Copy etching (workshop)<br />
9. Photo etching (workshop)<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Lithography<br />
II course I and II semester<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Objective: Study <strong>of</strong> flat printing technique for creative work.<br />
Lithography is the only flat printing technique in the curriculum, but all technical peculiarities are studied<br />
very thoroughly.<br />
Content: 1. Chalk litho<br />
2. China ink litho<br />
3. Colour litho<br />
4. Lithography with combined methods<br />
5. Litho with copy transfer<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Photography<br />
II course I and II semester<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: Studying photography for creative work.<br />
Contemporary graphic art is using constantly more camera as well as any other photo equipment.<br />
Photography can be treated as drawing with light. At the same time photo image can be processed and<br />
reproduced as any other graphics. This course provides basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> classical photography,<br />
connecting it with specificity <strong>of</strong> the speciality <strong>of</strong> graphics and contemporary art. Tasks are completed by<br />
means <strong>of</strong> digital as well as classical cameras in studio and in nature.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Digital graphics<br />
II and III course I and II semester<br />
7 CP / 10.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: Use <strong>of</strong> digital technique and computer design programmes for creative work.<br />
Subject <strong>of</strong> digital graphics extends through four semesters and includes several special courses,<br />
consolidating <strong>of</strong> which under the common name can be explained by the use <strong>of</strong> computer design<br />
programmes in each for achievement <strong>of</strong> results.<br />
Content <strong>of</strong> the course in the II year is realisation <strong>of</strong> projects <strong>of</strong> graphic fine art with digital tools. Final<br />
result would be print-outs <strong>of</strong> graphics made or improved by computer. Teaching the composition <strong>of</strong><br />
graphic series. Most used programmes are Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Freehand and CorelDraw.<br />
In III year the study <strong>of</strong> several programmes enabling animation - Macromedia Director, Fireworks, Flash,<br />
Dreamviewer - are added and their use in realisation <strong>of</strong> course projects is taught. Projects are CD-ROMs <strong>of</strong><br />
collections <strong>of</strong> graphic art pieces, presentation clips and presentation CDs. Use <strong>of</strong> digital camera plays<br />
important role in creation <strong>of</strong> that graphic material. The course will end with projects <strong>of</strong> web graphics. The<br />
programme <strong>of</strong> Adobe Premiere is added.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Typography<br />
II course I and II semester<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS
Objective: Studying <strong>of</strong> type fonts for creative work.<br />
Typography course treats fonts from historical as well as modern aspect. Studying the character <strong>of</strong> more<br />
essential historical fonts and their usage possibilities today. The course lays stress on legibility <strong>of</strong> text and<br />
studying <strong>of</strong> optimal relations <strong>of</strong> text and background. Tasks <strong>of</strong> text composition and layout are given.<br />
Graphic fine art<br />
III course I and II semester<br />
6 CP / 9 ECTS<br />
Objective: Learning to create independent art projects.<br />
The course <strong>of</strong> graphic fine art is consolidated course taking account <strong>of</strong> the experiences <strong>of</strong> previous<br />
technical courses. Students can choose tools and materials for their course projects. Semester includes in<br />
most cases two projects, which include setting <strong>of</strong> concept and its defending before teacher and group<br />
members. After completion <strong>of</strong> project exposition or presentation and justification <strong>of</strong> work as well as<br />
analysis will take place with participation <strong>of</strong> group members and teachers.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Book theory and history<br />
III course I semester<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Objective: Study <strong>of</strong> history and theory <strong>of</strong> a book for creative work.<br />
Theoretical treatment <strong>of</strong> all stages <strong>of</strong> bookmaking from paper to printing, folding and binding. The nature<br />
<strong>of</strong> a book folder is being studied, finding the rigt folder for specific type <strong>of</strong> publication is taught. Great<br />
attention is payed to the book layout, including construction <strong>of</strong> the book, calculation <strong>of</strong> print area,<br />
proportion <strong>of</strong> margins, use <strong>of</strong> illustrations, determination <strong>of</strong> font size and character, placement <strong>of</strong><br />
references etc. The course includes practical tasks completed with layout programmes PageMaker and<br />
QuarkXPress.<br />
Book history part <strong>of</strong> the course concerns development <strong>of</strong> a book from the aspect <strong>of</strong> style changes, which<br />
were caused by changes or improvements in printing technique. Knowledge <strong>of</strong> the style <strong>of</strong> various stages<br />
<strong>of</strong> book history is essential for book designer <strong>of</strong> every period.<br />
Content <strong>of</strong> history course by themes:<br />
Roll books.<br />
Medieval manuscript book.<br />
Renaissance book. Incunabula.<br />
Baroque book.<br />
Rococo book.<br />
Classicist book.<br />
Romanticist book. William Morris.<br />
Jugendstil book.<br />
<strong>Art</strong> deco.<br />
Constructivist book. Bauhaus.<br />
Book before and after World War II.<br />
Modern book.<br />
Book in the East.<br />
History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Estonian</strong> book.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by the teacher.<br />
Boo<br />
k design<br />
III course I and II semester<br />
6 CP / 9 ECTS
Objective: Study <strong>of</strong> bookdesign.<br />
The course stresses integral design <strong>of</strong> a book as multi-layer cultural object. All given tasks require first<br />
creation <strong>of</strong> a book layout, then composing the specific book elements. The base for the course is formed by<br />
printing workshop <strong>of</strong> the department and by the computer park with the layout programmes such as<br />
PageMaker, QuarkXPress, InDesign and design programmes: Photoshop, Freehand, Adobe Illustrator,<br />
CorelDraw.<br />
Topics:<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> a fiction book. Layout and design <strong>of</strong> fiction books from three different periods.<br />
Layout and design <strong>of</strong> a non-fiction book.<br />
Design and illustration <strong>of</strong> a children’s book.<br />
Journal design.<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> albums and monographs.<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> a poetry book.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Polygraphy<br />
III course I and II semester<br />
4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
Objective: Studying the possibilities <strong>of</strong> mass printing, broadening the typographic knowledge.<br />
The course includes several shorter courses, the lengths <strong>of</strong> which may vary according to needs and<br />
possibilities.<br />
The course starts with lectures <strong>of</strong> printing history and peculiarities. More stress is laid on study <strong>of</strong> modern<br />
printing equipment. Visits are paid to printing <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />
Separate course is held in production <strong>of</strong> accidence prints, study <strong>of</strong> compilation <strong>of</strong> high relief print forms<br />
and printing.<br />
Special course is held in creation <strong>of</strong> typographic book projects. Their aim is to develop typographic<br />
expression and broadening <strong>of</strong> typographic knowledge.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
Exhibition project<br />
III course II semester<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: Studying the exhibition arrangement, creation <strong>of</strong> exhibition concepts, free creation.<br />
The course will give the future artist some experience in public speaking and exposition <strong>of</strong> his/her works,<br />
also knowledge <strong>of</strong> art management. The course starts with concept setting and discussion on actual topics.<br />
Both group and personal projects are possible. Reservations <strong>of</strong> time and place <strong>of</strong> the exhibition are made<br />
with a gallery, followed by preparation and exposition <strong>of</strong> exhibits. Final analysis and discussion will take<br />
place. Discussion involves also experts outside the academy.<br />
Grading at the end <strong>of</strong> semester by department commission.<br />
History <strong>of</strong> graphic art<br />
III course II semester<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
Objective: the general history <strong>of</strong> the speciality.<br />
The last theory subject <strong>of</strong> B.A. programme is history course summarizing the entire field <strong>of</strong> graphic art.<br />
The programme <strong>of</strong> art history <strong>of</strong> the world does not include remarkable information about the history <strong>of</strong><br />
specific art types. Thus, in spite <strong>of</strong> the fact that studies <strong>of</strong> a book and graphic techniques treat relevant<br />
history rather thoroughly, also conclusive course is needed. Studying <strong>Estonian</strong> graphic art in funds <strong>of</strong><br />
relevant museums and libraries forms great part <strong>of</strong> the course.<br />
Teacher will assess knowledge <strong>of</strong> the students.
Study practice<br />
II course II semester.<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Study practice <strong>of</strong> II year is related to print-graphics and takes place in a design company or editorial <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Result will be graded by department commission.<br />
Workshops<br />
II and III course II semester<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Intensive courses treat additional fields or techniques not included in the obligatory courses. Workshops<br />
enable to invite teachers outside the academy and from abroad.<br />
Teacher will assess the results.<br />
Portfolio<br />
III course II semester<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Portfolio will end B.A.speciality studies in the department. Student will start to collect and record material<br />
for portfolio already in first B.A. year. However, final composition <strong>of</strong> portfolio is started in winter<br />
workshop week in 3 rd year with selection, scanning and saving creative material into computers <strong>of</strong> the<br />
department and CDs. At the end <strong>of</strong> semester presentation CD-ROM will be made <strong>of</strong> collected and added<br />
works with computer programmes Micros<strong>of</strong>t PowerPoint or Macromedia Director. Finally the paperportfolio<br />
will also be composed, which includes personal data, list <strong>of</strong> expositions and performances,<br />
reproductions or photos <strong>of</strong> works and CD-ROM content illustrated with small frames. Together with<br />
portfolio also a set (up to 6 works) <strong>of</strong> original graphics will be submitted to the commission for assessment.<br />
Assessment by academy commission.<br />
CYCLE STUDY OF THE SPECIALITY OF GRAPHICS<br />
II academic year<br />
III semester<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VIw High relief techniques 4 IX-XIIIw High relief techniques 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Intaglio techniques 4 Intaglio techniques 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Lithography 2 Lithography 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Photography 4 Photography 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Typography 2 Typography 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Digital graphics 4 Digital graphics 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
IV semester<br />
I-III w Workshop 1CP IX-XI w independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw High relief techniques 3 XII-XVIw High relief techniques 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Intaglio techniques 3 Intaglio techniques 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Lithography 3 Lithography 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Photography 3 Photography 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Typography 3 Typography 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Digital graphics 3 Digital graphics 2 1CP/1.5ECTS
XII-XXw seminars, examination<br />
Study practice 3w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
III academic year<br />
V semester<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VIw Graphic fine art 6 IX-XIIIn Graphic fine art 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Bookdesign 6 Bookdesign 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Book theory and history 4 Book theory and history 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Polygraphy 4 Polygraphy 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Digital graphics 4 Digital graphics 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
VI semester<br />
I-IIIw Workshop 1CP IX-XIw independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw Graphic fine art 6 XII-XVIw Graphic fine art 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Bookdesign 6 Bookdesign 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Digital graphics 4 Digital graphics 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Polygraphy 4 Polygraphy 4 2CP/3ECTS<br />
History <strong>of</strong> grpahics 2 History <strong>of</strong> graphics 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Exhibition project 6 Exhibition projects 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Portfolio 3n 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
SPECIALITY OF PAINTING BA<br />
SPECIALITY SUBJECTS II academic year<br />
Portrait painting course<br />
2CP /3 ECTS<br />
II year I semester<br />
Objective: Studying <strong>of</strong> human being as art object.<br />
Content:<br />
The most important detail - head. Beside form, the course also deals with expression-character. Portrait, not<br />
only depiction <strong>of</strong> specific person, but assignment <strong>of</strong> wider art meaning. Portrait as independent art object,<br />
symbol.<br />
Method:<br />
Work with models under individual instruction. Independent work with task and final analysis.<br />
Figure painting course<br />
3CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
II year I semester.<br />
Objective: To broaden depiction skills <strong>of</strong> human being, attention on meaning <strong>of</strong> costume and pose. Parade<br />
portrait as possible depiction form in modern art.<br />
Content: Work with model, who is not just object <strong>of</strong> imitation, but student must have attitude towards<br />
him/her, giving to his/her work clear art value<br />
Method: Use <strong>of</strong> model. Student will set final task, providing works with content and meaning. Teacher will<br />
consult, analyse and inspire student at search <strong>of</strong> new solutions.<br />
Nude painting studio course I
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
II year II semester.<br />
Objective: To teach through painting <strong>of</strong> nude human body from one side solution <strong>of</strong> complicated form<br />
problems, from the other side to open new possibilities in depiction <strong>of</strong> human.<br />
Content: The course treats form problems, studying first details <strong>of</strong> nude human body. Main attention is<br />
paid on capture <strong>of</strong> correct form, its depiction in style chosen by the student.<br />
Method: Constant work with models, whereby role <strong>of</strong> the teacher is to correct formal correctness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
depicted and discuss task set by the student, analyse it and help the student to remain in chosen line.<br />
Nude painting studio course II<br />
3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
II year II semester.<br />
Objective: To practise depiction <strong>of</strong> complicated poses, broadening painting skills. Movement from form<br />
problems to essential side <strong>of</strong> a work <strong>of</strong> art. Ability to see together various form, light, colour and essential<br />
fields and effect <strong>of</strong> various stresses on picture.<br />
Content: Work with model plus creation <strong>of</strong> own composition on given topic.<br />
Method: Practical work with individual instruction. Discussion and analysis.<br />
Fresco and secco techniques<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II year I semester<br />
Objective: To introduce peculiarities <strong>of</strong> two mural techniques, technical methods and provide first<br />
experience in work in those techniques.<br />
Content: Painting <strong>of</strong> large-scale copy <strong>of</strong> mural painting in fresco or secco technique, chosen from art<br />
history, in given space. Attention is paid on technical correctness and analysis <strong>of</strong> mutual relations and<br />
impacts <strong>of</strong> painting and room.<br />
Method: Practical work in material and individual instruction. Analysis and discussion.<br />
Sgrafito<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II year I semester.<br />
Objective: To provide overview and experience in recognition <strong>of</strong> nature and peculiarity <strong>of</strong> technique.<br />
Content: Planning and realisation <strong>of</strong> composition in different formats, whereby starting point is the analysis<br />
<strong>of</strong> peculiarity <strong>of</strong> room (purpose, lighting, size etc.) and creation <strong>of</strong> corresponding work.<br />
Method: Individual instruction in practical work, analysis and discussion.<br />
Glass painting techniques (tin stained glass, tiffany, melting)<br />
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II year II semester.<br />
Objective: To open nature and peculiarity <strong>of</strong> glass painting techniques, to introduce technical methods <strong>of</strong><br />
three techniques and provide primary experience in work with them.<br />
Content: To make copy <strong>of</strong> work selected from art history in tin stained glass technique, whereby the work<br />
must include paintings. To complete according to own plan two small-scale works, one in tiffany and the<br />
other in melting technique.<br />
Method: Individual instruction in practical work, analysis and discussion.<br />
Creative course <strong>of</strong> glass painting technique
1 CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
II year II semester.<br />
Objective: To study situation, where creation <strong>of</strong> work <strong>of</strong> art depends on its location, how room and light<br />
are basis for work <strong>of</strong> art.<br />
Content: To create work in glass painting technique in given room. Practical realisation is preceded by<br />
making <strong>of</strong> drafts and their discussion and analysis. Attention also on execution and presentation <strong>of</strong> drafts.<br />
Method: Individual instruction in practical work, analysis and discussion.<br />
Painting technique and technology A<br />
2 CP / 3 ECTS<br />
II year I and II semester.<br />
Two essential problems <strong>of</strong> painting are from one side casually formed ideas and concepts and from the<br />
other side non-elaborated use <strong>of</strong> material. Together they produce aesthetically raw, poorly preserving and<br />
hardly exposable work. The course observes development <strong>of</strong> technology and methods <strong>of</strong> painting<br />
technique through centuries and possibility to use those experiences today.<br />
Objective: To introduce importance <strong>of</strong> the problem and give instructions for the use <strong>of</strong> right technology<br />
and materials.<br />
Content: The course includes theoretical and practical part.<br />
Theory: overview <strong>of</strong> art history, various base materials, suitability <strong>of</strong> idea and material, preparation <strong>of</strong><br />
bases for painting, colour and its use. Copy, quote, replica.<br />
Practice: preparation <strong>of</strong> base - different methods <strong>of</strong> preparation <strong>of</strong> traditional and modern base; analysis <strong>of</strong><br />
personal creative use <strong>of</strong> material; selection <strong>of</strong> base; base frame; treatment <strong>of</strong> base according to the goal <strong>of</strong><br />
painting. Painting <strong>of</strong> academic portrait (idea, search, sketch, realisation). Painting <strong>of</strong> copy (various<br />
schemes, use <strong>of</strong> material, idea search, realisation, goal).<br />
Method: Lecture. Individual instruction with practical work, independent work. Discussion and analysis.<br />
Summer practice 3CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
In summer after second year<br />
Objective: To provide students with experience in independent creative work, from the development <strong>of</strong><br />
idea and collection <strong>of</strong> material to completion <strong>of</strong> work.<br />
Content: First half <strong>of</strong> practice includes studying <strong>of</strong> task given by the teacher through analysing and search<br />
<strong>of</strong> solutions, collection <strong>of</strong> material (painting studies, drawings, photo, video, ready-made items etc.). After<br />
that the collected material is selected and grouped according to the principle <strong>of</strong> compliance with topic.<br />
Second half <strong>of</strong> practice includes final creation <strong>of</strong> work, its analysis and assessment.<br />
Method: Lectures, consultations, discussions. Instruction <strong>of</strong> practical work and independent work. Analysis<br />
and assessment <strong>of</strong> result.<br />
Workshop. 1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
SPECIALITY SUBJECTS III ACADEMIC YEAR<br />
Abstract painting<br />
6 CP (3+3) / 9 ECTS<br />
III year I semester.<br />
Objective: to give practical experience in non-figurative and abstract art, open wide spectrum <strong>of</strong><br />
possibilities and problems <strong>of</strong> abstract painting and surpass possible barriers <strong>of</strong> taste and prejudices.<br />
Content: The course is divided into two 5-week cycles. First cycle includes painting <strong>of</strong> five abstract<br />
paintings proceeding from different principles, using very varying painting rules, e.g. expressive,
geometric, experimental, minimalist, pattern etc.<br />
Second cycle - staged devices, situations and set tasks are solved in different styles, according to problem<br />
specified by student. Non-figurative painting.<br />
Method: Explanatory lectures, practical independent work, consultations, individual instructions <strong>of</strong><br />
practical painting process, analysis and discussion.<br />
Creative course <strong>of</strong> nude painting<br />
6CP (3+3) / 9 ECTS<br />
III year II semester.<br />
Objective: Main attention is paid on development <strong>of</strong> creativity, basing on a complicated, but interesting<br />
part <strong>of</strong> depiction <strong>of</strong> human - nude body. Here form problems give way to content issues.<br />
Content: The course is divided into two 5-week cycles; in the first cycle model is used, but only as tool,<br />
and in second cycle work is concentrated on solution <strong>of</strong> more conceptual tasks without model, using photo,<br />
reproductions etc.<br />
Method: Painting in studio on the basis <strong>of</strong> given tasks, consultations, independent work, search <strong>of</strong> material,<br />
analysis and discussion.<br />
Mosaic technique<br />
2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
III year I semester.<br />
Objective: to provide experience in mosaic technique and analyse peculiarity and effect <strong>of</strong> that technique<br />
(entirely new value <strong>of</strong> used material).<br />
Content: making <strong>of</strong> copy or its detail after original chosen from art history. Work analysis.<br />
Method: Individual instruction during practical work.<br />
Combined mosaic techniques<br />
2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
III year I semester.<br />
Objective: to develop creativity in combination <strong>of</strong> different technical methods and materials.<br />
Content: Creation <strong>of</strong> work <strong>of</strong> art in mosaic technique into given room, consisting <strong>of</strong> three or more modules.<br />
One module must be realised in traditiona mosaic technique, other modules seek new materials and<br />
working methods, whereby all three modules must form integral work <strong>of</strong> art.<br />
Method: Individual instruction in practical work, analysis and discussion.<br />
Composition course <strong>of</strong> mural or glass painting techniques<br />
6CP / 9 ECTS<br />
III year II semester.<br />
Objective: To pass the process <strong>of</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> work <strong>of</strong> art into specified room from the formation <strong>of</strong> idea,<br />
making <strong>of</strong> plans, their defending and communication with the client to the completion <strong>of</strong> work.<br />
Content: Creation <strong>of</strong> work <strong>of</strong> art into specified room, using mural or glass painting techniques. Analysis <strong>of</strong><br />
room. Work is started from making <strong>of</strong> drafts, their execution and defending. Further work is realised in<br />
material.<br />
Method: Individual instruction during practical work. Discussions and analysis.<br />
Painting technique and technology B<br />
4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
III year I and II semester
Objective: To continue introduction <strong>of</strong> necessary traditional technical methods and their practical use.<br />
Content: Introduction and practical trial <strong>of</strong> technical methods and painting styles <strong>of</strong> masters from art<br />
history. Depiction <strong>of</strong> man, figure as object in space, nude form as object and subject, depiction <strong>of</strong><br />
movement.<br />
Method: Work in technique used by concrete artists, analysis. Work in studio with models, individual<br />
instruction, independent work. Discussion, assessment.<br />
Workshop<br />
1CP / 1.5 ECTS<br />
III year II semester<br />
Portfolio 3CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
CYCLE STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAINTING<br />
II academic year<br />
III semester<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VIw Portrait painting 5w, 2CP/3ECTS IX-XIIIw Figure painting 5w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Fresco and secco techniques 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS Sgrafito technique 5w. 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Painting technique and technology A 5w. Painting technique and technology A 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
IV semester<br />
I-III w Workshop 1CP/1.5ECTS IX-XI w independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw Nude painting studio I, 5w. 2CP/3ECTS XII-XVIw Nude painting studio II, 5w. 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Glass painting techniques: tin stained glass, tiffany, Creative course <strong>of</strong> glass painting technique 5w.<br />
melting 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Painting technique and technology A 5w. Painting technique and technology A 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Study practice 3w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
XII-XXw seminars, examinations<br />
III academic year<br />
V semester<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VIw Abstract painting 5w. 3CP/4.5ECTS IX-XIIIw Abstract painting 5w. 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Nude painting creative course 5w. Nude painting creative course 5w. 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Mosaic technique 5w. 2CP/3ECTS Combined mosaic techniques 5w. 2CP/3ECTS<br />
Painting technique and technology B 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS Painting technique and technology B 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
VI semester<br />
I-IIIw Workshop 1CP IX-XIw independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw Nude painting creative course 5w. XII-XVIw Nude painting creative course 5w.<br />
3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Composition <strong>of</strong> mural or glass painting techniques 5w. Composition <strong>of</strong> mural or glass painting techniques 5w.<br />
3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
Painting technique and technology B 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS Painting technique and technology B 5w 1CP/1.5ECTS
Portfolio 3w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
SPECIALITY OF SCULPTURE BA<br />
SHORT DESCRIPTIONS OF SPECIALITY SUBJECTS<br />
Font study<br />
Study load: 1 CP/ 1.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: IV semester.<br />
Objective: To acquire formation system basing on font logic and broaden compositional thinking.<br />
Content: Essential relation with speciality composition. First, with applied fields <strong>of</strong> sculpture, such as<br />
labels, medals, monument texts. Second, possibilities to create works being independent sculptures basing<br />
on font logic.<br />
Method: Construction <strong>of</strong> antiqua and grotesque font, composition, tasks <strong>of</strong> font optics first on plane<br />
surface, then in relief. Second half <strong>of</strong> the course stresses more free self-expression and greater spatiality,<br />
finding <strong>of</strong> three-dimensionality proceeding from architecture <strong>of</strong> a letter, as mass-volume as well as spatial<br />
line composition.<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> composition<br />
Study load: 4 CP / 6 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: III semester<br />
Composition as creation is subject to several rules, which studying and use is <strong>of</strong>ten inevitable in creative<br />
work.<br />
Objective: to provide basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> composition and through practical work a tool for spatial<br />
thinking.<br />
Distribution by semesters:<br />
Organisation <strong>of</strong> surface, character <strong>of</strong> figures, relations, rhythm, proportion, harmony,<br />
dimension, balance, contrast, dynamics.<br />
First works on plane, later spatial.<br />
Composition with main attention on relation <strong>of</strong> mass and volume. Main principles and logic <strong>of</strong><br />
construction. Analysis <strong>of</strong> basic geometric figures and creation <strong>of</strong> new ones on their basis.<br />
Form theory. Physical and biological rules <strong>of</strong> the formation <strong>of</strong> natural form. Form quality. Composition<br />
with unstable materials. Spatial composition. Problems <strong>of</strong> space and volume. Spatial characters, relations<br />
<strong>of</strong> time and space, kinetic sculpture.<br />
The course is tightly connected with speciality composition, but also with colour study and perception<br />
psychology.<br />
Method: theoretical-practical work. Specific practical tasks covering the mentioned themes find analysis<br />
through individual instruction.<br />
Tasks vary according to interests and abilities <strong>of</strong> students.<br />
Different tasks are set with 5-week cycles.<br />
History <strong>of</strong> sculpture<br />
Study load: 2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: III and IV semester<br />
Objective: to treat problems <strong>of</strong> XX century sculpture
Content: Lecture course <strong>of</strong> the problems <strong>of</strong> XX century sculpture will pass basic themes <strong>of</strong> XX century<br />
sculpture.<br />
Selection <strong>of</strong> names and themes treated in this lecture cycle:<br />
1) Auguste Rodin & Medardo Rosso<br />
New plastic values, modelling exchange, movement <strong>of</strong> form;<br />
Myth <strong>of</strong> originality in avant-garde art (Rosalind Krauss)<br />
2) Aristide Maillol, Henry Moore, Vera Muhhina; Arno Becker;<br />
Various views <strong>of</strong> the problems <strong>of</strong> neoclassicism.<br />
3)Picasso<br />
Modern primitives; from African masks to synthetic cubism.<br />
4) Duchamp, Arman, Mona Hatoum, Dan Wolgers<br />
From ready-made "Fountain" to neodada and implementation <strong>of</strong> ready-made in hte sculpture <strong>of</strong> the end <strong>of</strong><br />
XX century.<br />
5) Rod˛enko, Tatlin, Naum Gabo, Mark di Suvero<br />
Utopist plans <strong>of</strong> Russian constructivism and traces <strong>of</strong> constructivism in post-war form language <strong>of</strong> urban<br />
sculpture.<br />
6) Alberto Giacometti<br />
From surrealist object to post-Auschwitz human figure.<br />
7) Donald Judd, Robert Morris; James Turrell; Michael Heizer<br />
From strict examples <strong>of</strong> minimalism to arte povera and land art; deconstruction <strong>of</strong> expression, industrial<br />
form language on landscape<br />
8) Kosuth, Lawrence Weiner; Martin Creed, Gavin Turk<br />
Problems <strong>of</strong> conceptualism.<br />
9) Claes Oldenburg, Edward Kienholz, Christo Duane Hanson, Jeff Koons<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> pop-art in sculpture from radicals <strong>of</strong> 60s through hyperrealism <strong>of</strong> 70s to camp and neopop<br />
<strong>of</strong> 90s<br />
10) Joseph Beuys<br />
Social sculpture, Neue Freie Akademie in Düsseldorf, performance elements in sculpture.<br />
11) Richard Serra, Rachel Whiteread<br />
Sculpture in capitalist urban space, examples: Serra "Arc" (Rosalin Deutsche) and Whiteread "House".<br />
Lecture will end with written examination.<br />
Classical form study<br />
Study load: 17 CP (4+3+5+5) / 25.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: III, IV, V and VI semester<br />
Objective: to provide students with basics <strong>of</strong> classical form study and modelling skills.<br />
Content: practical modelling tasks using model.<br />
Portrait and figure. Stress on construction and anatomy.<br />
Nude and prtrait studio in round plastics and relief. Form generalisation and deformation. Free, individual<br />
interpretation <strong>of</strong> figure, stress on plastic values.<br />
Method: studio under instruction and independent work. Task setting from simple to complicated;<br />
transition from geometric form to organic form.<br />
Assessment and criticism at the end <strong>of</strong> each task.<br />
Different tasks are set in 5-week cycles.<br />
Technology <strong>of</strong> sculpture<br />
Study load: 7 CP / 10.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: V and VI semester<br />
Objective - to provide information <strong>of</strong> physical-mechanical, plastic and decorative qualities <strong>of</strong> materials<br />
used in sculpture, as well as technical equipment and technological process.<br />
Content - the course starts with introduction <strong>of</strong> simple materials (clay, wax, plaster, plasticine), tools and<br />
equipment. Plaster casting. Finishing and toning <strong>of</strong> plaster. <strong>Art</strong>ificial stone and concrete sculpture, forming<br />
technology and processing methods, various wood species as sculptural material. Rocks as sculptural
material. Classification and material <strong>of</strong> rocks, sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks,<br />
processing technology. Metals as sculptural materials. Bronze and cast iron - casting technology, finishing.<br />
Sheet metals and their technology. Other materials and technologies used in sculpture; plastics, resins,<br />
powder metals, galvano-technique. Non-traditional materials used in sculpture: water, snow, glass, textile<br />
etc.<br />
Method - lectures and practical work in material.<br />
Different tasks are set in 5-week cycles.<br />
Creative practice<br />
Study load: 3 CP / 4.5 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum: IV semester<br />
Content: concrete casting into plaster and wooden forms, dolomite cutting; studying <strong>of</strong> punctuation, use <strong>of</strong><br />
tools and equipment. Creation <strong>of</strong> dolomite, marble or wood sculpture. Bronze casting into plaster forms,<br />
iron casting into earth forms. Metal welding techniques. Creation <strong>of</strong> objects <strong>of</strong> non-traditional materials.<br />
Method: practical tasks in concrete material, instructed by the teacher, conducted as international<br />
symposiums or workshops, if possible.<br />
Assessment: on the basis <strong>of</strong> practical tasks.<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture<br />
Study load: 2CP / 3 ECTS<br />
Location in curriculum III and IV semester<br />
Content: relations <strong>of</strong> monumental art (sculpture) with architecture as construction art. Introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
architectural creation as a process; studying <strong>of</strong> main constructions and materials; reading <strong>of</strong> project<br />
documentation; studying <strong>of</strong> main styles and creation <strong>of</strong> famous architects. Basics <strong>of</strong> architectural<br />
composition.<br />
Method: lectures; work with literature; compositions on a given theme, with revision <strong>of</strong> works and<br />
instruction.<br />
SPECIALITY OF SCULPTURE: CYCLE STUDY<br />
II academic year<br />
III semester<br />
Hours per week<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VI w IX-XIIIw<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> composition 8 Basics <strong>of</strong> composition 8 4CP/6ECTS<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture 2 Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Classical form study (head modelling) 8 Classical form study 8 4CP/6ECTS<br />
History <strong>of</strong> sculpture 2 History <strong>of</strong> sculpture 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
IV semester<br />
I-III w Workshop 1CP /1.5ECTS IX-XI w independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw XII-XVIw<br />
Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture 2 Basics <strong>of</strong> architecture 2 1 CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Font study 2 Font study 2 1CP/1.5ECTS<br />
Classical form study 6 Classical form study 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
History <strong>of</strong> sculpture 2 History <strong>of</strong> sculpture 2 1CP/1.5ECTS
XII-XXw seminars, examinations<br />
III academic year<br />
Study practice 3w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
V semester<br />
I introductory week VII-VIIIw independent work<br />
II-VI w IX-XIIIw<br />
Classical form study 10 Classical form study 10 5 CP/7.5ECTS<br />
Environmental art 8 Environmental art 8 4CP/6ECTS<br />
Sculpture technology 6 Sculpture technology 6 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
XIVw independent work, XV-XVIIw examinations<br />
VI semester<br />
I-IIIw Workshop 1CP/1.5ECTS IX-XIw independent work<br />
IV-VIIIw XII-XVIw<br />
Classical form study 10<br />
Environmental art 10 Classical form study 10 5CP/7.5ECTS<br />
Sculpture technology 8 Environmental art 10 5CP/7.5ECTS<br />
Sculpture technology 8 4CP/6ECTS<br />
Portfolio 3w 3CP/4.5ECTS<br />
CERTIFIED<br />
I Vice Rector <strong>of</strong> EAA<br />
Lylian Meister “ “ Feb. 2002<br />
APPROVED<br />
Dean <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fine</strong> <strong>Art</strong>s <strong>of</strong> EAA<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jaak Arro “ “ Feb. 2002<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs <strong>of</strong> EAA<br />
Kaire Rannik “ “ Feb. 2002