Study programme code

HKKDR.HK

Study programme administrator

Violetta Riidas

MER study programme code

100520

version code

HKKDR/11.HK

School / college

HK - Haapsalu College

Study programme title in Est.

Käsitöötehnoloogiad ja disain

study programme title in Engl.

Handicraft Technology and Design

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Professional Higher Education studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Arts and Humanities

Study programme group

arts

Study programme subgroup

Handicrafts

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education, entrance examination. show more...

For commencing studies on a study programme where the language of instruction is Estonian the minimum required level of proficiency in the Estonian language is B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, provided that the language of instruction of the student on the prior study level or stage was not Estonian.

Degrees conferred

humanitaarteaduse bakalaureus, rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom

Study programme aims and objectives

To create preconditions for:
- developing creative, self-realizing people who are aware of the nature of handicraft technology and design, show more...
who in their work rely both on traditional culture and its techniques and modern design methods;
- being able to recognise interdisciplinary relations between different applications of handicraft technology;
- being aware of basic concepts, theoretical principles and research methods of handicraft technology and design; being able to formulate and solve different problems of the field;
- obtaining necessary skills to initiate projects and develop teamwork in the field of handicraft technology and design;
- developing the readiness to work as a specialist or entrepreneur in the field of handicraft technology and design;
- becoming autonomous learners who are open to innovation and ready for professional self-development, active involvement in society and continuing their studies at Master´s level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows the basic concepts, theoretical principles and research methodology of handicraft technology and design show more...

- is able to define the problems related to handicraft technologies and design and to analyse and evaluate different solutions in a wider societal context
- has acquired the crucial skills for professional activities, is able to use and select necessary work tools, materials and computer software
- is able to compose, coordinate and manage different projects in the field of handicraft technology and design
- is able to apply the acquired skills and obtained knowledge in practice and to work as a professional or an entrepreneur
- is familiar with the contemporary technological possibilities, local culture and global conditions

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 final portfolio. 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.
As an additional requirement for students is the foreign language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages shall correspond to B2 level, and it is recommended to pass at least one subject in English and their computer skills shall be sufficient for university studies.