Basic education in visual arts – Sara Hildén Academy

The basic studies last for six years, cover 800 hours and include students aged 7–14.

The studies progress from playful familiarisation to different forms of visual artistic expression. At the age of 10 to 12, the pupil selects each year the desired weighting for their studies: two-dimensional work (drawing, painting, graphics, textiles, comics), three-dimensional work (shaping, construction, design, architecture basics) or media art (photography, moving image).

The studies for 13–14-year-olds include two optional workshops each academic year.

During the basic studies, the pupil compiles a portfolio of their work, and at the end of the studies the pupil receives a certificate.

The scope of advanced studies is 500 hours. The studies include optional workshops for each semester, which will be organised in early evenings. The workshops that can be selected include drawing, painting, comic art, graphics and textiles, architecture, ceramics, photography and mobile images, and a modern art workshop for everyone.

During or at the end of the advanced studies, the pupil completes the final work and the related portfolio in the field of visual arts of their choice.

At the same time, the certificate of completion of advanced studies is a certificate of completion of the extended syllabus in basic education in visual arts.

The advanced studies include optional workshops each semester. The available workshops are: drawing, painting, comics, printmaking and textile, architecture, ceramics, photography and moving image, as well as a contemporary art workshop common to all students. The scope of the advanced studies is 500 hours.

During or at the end of the advanced studies, the student completes a final project and a related portfolio in a chosen area of visual arts.

The certificate of completion for the advanced studies also serves as a certificate for completing the full extended syllabus of basic education in the visual arts.

Tuition fees for basic education in visual arts vary according to the pupil’s age and studies. The annual tuition fee is from 256 euros to 386 euros, and it is paid in two installments: in the fall and in the spring. The tuition fee includes the basic materials and tools used in teaching.

Basic education in visual arts in accordance with the extended syllabus deepens the adult’s personal relationship with visual arts and supports their identity as an artist. Each year, the studies progress from one level to another. The aim is to achieve a broad view of the different areas of visual arts, art history and current phenomena. The instruction provides the students with capabilities for their own visual production either as an in-depth hobby or as training for vocational studies.

Basic studies familiarise the student with the most common visual art methods and develop personal visual expression. Basic studies last four academic years, or about 800 hours.

Advanced studies provide the opportunity to focus on the student’s own interests. Advanced studies last two academic years, or about 500 hours.

The studies take place on Friday evenings, and there are also weekend courses and independent work.

Those who have completed studies in basic education in the arts elsewhere may enquire about places that may become available by contacting [email protected].

The annual tuition fee is 400 euros, and it is paid in two installments: in the fall and in the spring. The tuition fee includes the basic materials and tools used in teaching. In addition to the tuition fee, the students must obtain some materials as the studies progress.