Basic education in the arts at the adult education centre

Numerous studies confirm the significance of art as part of human well-being. Experiencing art is personal, as is creating it. Art is about seeking the new and interpreting reality in fresh ways. It’s about discovering oneself, having the courage to be authentic, and fulfilling the innate need to create.

People need experiences to feel that their lives are meaningful, and art offers an excellent opportunity for that. Studying art is joy, wonder, action, curiosity, and success!

Basic education in the arts is long-term, takes place during leisure time, and progresses from one level to another across different art disciplines. The teaching supports students in self-directed artistic creation and personal interpretation.

At the adult education centre, basic art education is offered in visual arts, craft arts, literary arts, and theatre arts. Groups meet approximately once a week, studying creatively in various environments and using diverse methods. During the studies, performances and exhibitions are also organized.

The studies are based on the Act on Basic Education in Arts (633/1998).

Visual arts

Basic education in visual arts is arranged by Sara Hildén Academy which is part of The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region, and operated by the City of Tampere.

Sara Hildén Academy's main task is to provide basic education in visual arts for children and young people in accordance with the extended syllabus. We also offer adults basic art education in accordance with the extended syllabus.

Literary art

Basic education in the field of literary art is art education based on the curriculum given to children and young people in literary arts groups according to the general syllabus for children and young people aged 8–18. The teaching, progressing from one level to another, covers a variety of different forms of mastery of words, from narrative to extensive texts. The most important objective of literary art education is to encourage the pupil to use their imagination and experiment with the means of linguistic expression.

For adults, instruction in literary art is provided by the Viita Academy, a three-year school for authors.

The Viita Academy was established in 1989 in cooperation between The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region, Pirkkala writers’ association, the City of Tampere cultural services, the City Library, the Department of Literature and the Arts of the University of Tampere and Finnish language teachers of Pirkanmaa.

The application period for the three-year school of writers is in the summer.

Theatre arts

It is possible to participate in basic education in theatre arts for children and young people at The Adult Education Centre or the Tampere Region according to the general syllabus.

Basic education in theatre arts education is based on the curriculum. It supports the development of the pupils’ personality and provides them with the knowledge and skills of self-expression through theater arts. The task of basic education in theatre arts is to strengthen the pupil’s active agency and understanding of theatre arts.

Basic education in accordance with the general syllabus in theatre arts is provided at The Adult Education Centre to children and young people aged 9–17. The instruction progresses from one level to another, and during it the pupils familiarise themselves with theatre arts in a versatile manner. The groups will always continue from previous periods, but new students will be admitted to available places.

Handicrafts

Basic education in handicrafts is provided to adults at The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region in Ylöjärvi in accordance with the extended syllabus. The studies are divided into three years of basic studies and three years of advanced studies. The studies include both contact teaching and independent studies.

Basic education in the handicrafts provides an opportunity for goal-oriented studies under the guidance of experts. The aim is to develop the student’s expressive capabilities and the management of materials and techniques. The studies can also be used, for example, as continuing vocational education and training that supports work or in vocational studies.