Introduction to Master of Fine Arts studies 2027
Students complete orientation studies right at the beginning of studies. Studies begin on 7 January 2027.
Master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts start their studies during the spring term with the study unit K-M25110 Introduction to Master of Fine Arts studies (2 cr). The study unit is mandatory for all new master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts.
Content of the study unit
The student becomes acquainted with the studies included in the master’s degree programme, study practices, study guides, facilities and faculty, social benefits and other current information pertaining to the studies. The study unit also serves as an introduction to the joint activities and courses within the University of the Arts Helsinki. In addition, the orientation period includes an introduction to occupational safety, first aid, and initial extinguishing.
During this study unit student will create their Personal study plan (PSP).
Learning outcomes of the study unit
The student gains information about the study practices in the Academy of Fine Arts, which will support their personal study skills. The student is familiar with the electronic systems that are in use at the University of the Arts Helsinki and knows how to search for information. The student has a basic knowledge of occupational safety, first aid, and initial extinguishing.
Study unit’s Moodle platform
The Moodle platform content presents topics from the Students’ uniarts website that are important to you especially at the beginning of your studies.
- Most important systems for students (Peppi and Tuudo)
- Use of Uniarts email
- Planning of studies (Study Guide, PSP=personal study plan, AHOT=recognition and validation of prior learning, academic year schedules)
- Facilities and safety (incl. booking of facilities)
- IT and printing
- Wellbeing
- Library
- Copyright and concession contract
- Free tickets for students to Uniarts Helsinki’s events
- Most important contact information for students
- Materials for the orientation’s on-campus days
Study unit’s timetable
You can complete the study unit by attending on-campus days, organised between 7-8 and 11 January 2025 in the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts in the Mylly-building (Sörnäisten rantatie 19). The timetable and classrooms are found below. In addition to on-campus days, the programme includes a mandatory first aid and extinquishing training on 18 March.
BFA students continuing their studies to MFA are only required to attend the programme on Monday 11 January and the part of the programme titled “What are master studies” on Thursday 7 January!
Thursday 7 January 2027
9.30–9.45 Dean and vice dean introduce themselves & Studying at KuvA (K-218)
9.45–11.00 What are master studies? (K-218) // Exchange Students info (K-216)
11.00–11.10 BREAK
11.10–11.30 Keys, facilities, safety (K-216)
11.30–11.50 Technical services (K-216)
11.50–13.00 LUNCH BREAK
13.00–13.20 Communications at KuvA (K-216)
13.20–13.50 Language studies, open campus, mobility studies (K-216)
13.50–14.00 BREAK
14.00–15.00 Degree structure and independent artistic work (K-216)
Friday 8 January 2027
9.30–10.30 Peppi and Tuudo help (K-216)
10.30–11.30 Student wellbeing (K-216)
11.30–13.30 Tour of the premises with the tutors + LUNCH (start from Mylly lobby, second floor)
13.30–14.00 Exhibition spaces and technical production services (Kuva/Tila)
14.00–15.00 Student Union (K-218)
15.00–> Informal programme organised by the Student Union!
Monday 11 January 2027
13.00–16.00 Programme organised by the Praxis master students (K-218)
Thursday 18 March 2027
9.00–15.00 First aid training (K-218)
16.00–18.00 Extinquishing training (sculpture yard)
Master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts start their studies during the spring term with the study unit K-M25110 Introduction to Master of Fine Arts studies (2 cr). The study unit is mandatory for all new master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts.
Content of the study unit
The student becomes acquainted with the studies included in the master’s degree programme, study practices, study guides, facilities and faculty, social benefits and other current information pertaining to the studies. The study unit also serves as an introduction to the joint activities and courses within the University of the Arts Helsinki. In addition, the orientation period includes an introduction to occupational safety, first aid, and initial extinguishing.
During this study unit student will create their Personal study plan (PSP).
Learning outcomes of the study unit
The student gains information about the study practices in the Academy of Fine Arts, which will support their personal study skills. The student is familiar with the electronic systems that are in use at the University of the Arts Helsinki and knows how to search for information. The student has a basic knowledge of occupational safety, first aid, and initial extinguishing.
Study unit’s Moodle platform
The Moodle platform content presents topics from the Students’ uniarts website that are important to you especially at the beginning of your studies.
- Most important systems for students (Peppi and Tuudo)
- Use of Uniarts email
- Planning of studies (Study Guide, PSP=personal study plan, AHOT=recognition and validation of prior learning, academic year schedules)
- Facilities and safety (incl. booking of facilities)
- IT and printing
- Wellbeing
- Library
- Copyright and concession contract
- Free tickets for students to Uniarts Helsinki’s events
- Most important contact information for students
- Materials for the orientation’s on-campus days
Study unit’s timetable
You can complete the study unit by attending on-campus days, organised between 7-8 and 11 January 2025 in the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts in the Mylly-building (Sörnäisten rantatie 19). The timetable and classrooms are found below. In addition to on-campus days, the programme includes a mandatory first aid and extinquishing training on 18 March.
BFA students continuing their studies to MFA are only required to attend the programme on Monday 11 January and the part of the programme titled “What are master studies” on Thursday 7 January!
Thursday 7 January 2027
9.30–9.45 Dean and vice dean introduce themselves & Studying at KuvA (K-218)
9.45–11.00 What are master studies? (K-218) // Exchange Students info (K-216)
11.00–11.10 BREAK
11.10–11.30 Keys, facilities, safety (K-216)
11.30–11.50 Technical services (K-216)
11.50–13.00 LUNCH BREAK
13.00–13.20 Communications at KuvA (K-216)
13.20–13.50 Language studies, open campus, mobility studies (K-216)
13.50–14.00 BREAK
14.00–15.00 Degree structure and independent artistic work (K-216)
Friday 8 January 2027
9.30–10.30 Peppi and Tuudo help (K-216)
10.30–11.30 Student wellbeing (K-216)
11.30–13.30 Tour of the premises with the tutors + LUNCH (start from Mylly lobby, second floor)
13.30–14.00 Exhibition spaces and technical production services (Kuva/Tila)
14.00–15.00 Student Union (K-218)
15.00–> Informal programme organised by the Student Union!
Monday 11 January 2027
13.00–16.00 Programme organised by the Praxis master students (K-218)
Thursday 18 March 2027
9.00–15.00 First aid training (K-218)
16.00–18.00 Extinquishing training (sculpture yard)