Study programme code

BFKUM.FK

Head of the Study Programme

Helen Arov

MER study programme code

261962

version code

BFKUM/27-o.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Kunstiõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Art Teacher

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

A bachelor's degree in Art, Art Theory, Art History, Art Education or an equivalent qualification. show more...
Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B1 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Admission exam: 1) presentation of an outline of a Master’s thesis or educational project (presented along with other documentation, including a portfolio); 2) an interview regarding professional suitability and motivation.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Art Teacher study programme conceptualizes and leads art education as a creative, show more...
meaningful, and learner-centered process within the school and the broader cultural context. They possess in-depth knowledge of the subject, subject didactics, pedagogy, and educational psychology, as well as the skills and dispositions necessary to apply this knowledge in an inclusive classroom. They act as a creative, ethical, and collaborative professional in a changing visual and educational environment.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- applies principles of educational psychology, general didactics, show more...
and subject-specific didactics in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the teaching–learning process, taking into account learners’ developmental trajectories, individual characteristics, and diverse needs
- designs and implements the teaching–learning process in a value-oriented and ethically grounded manner, integrating knowledge of art and visual culture with appropriate didactic approaches and the development of transversal competencies, thereby supporting deep learning, learner engagement, and well-being
- engages in reflective practice and systematically adapts the learning environment, curriculum content, and instructional tasks by applying differentiation, principles of inclusive education, and digital pedagogical solutions to support the learning and development of all learners
- utilizes formative assessment and learning-oriented feedback to monitor students’ understanding and to inform the ongoing adjustment of the teaching–learning process
- maintains personal well-being and adopts an inquiry-based and research-informed approach to the continuous development and enhancement of teaching in art and visual culture, collaborates with diverse stakeholders, and actively contributes to professional learning communities

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master’s thesis. Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.