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Study path models for the Academy of Fine Arts

The model study path helps you schedule your studies so that all courses can be completed within the target time of the degree.

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BFA study path model

Bachelor of Fine Arts contains 210 cr and its duration is 3.5 years. (Formal education completed in language other than Finnish/Swedish).

1st year studies of the bachelor’s degree

Autumn term

  • K-K110 Orientation studies 2 cr
  • K-K120 Introduction to artistic work 22 cr
  • K-K231 Introduction to the history of art 5 cr
  • Finnish language 1 (or 2. year Autumn) 4 cr

In total 29 cr / 33cr

Spring term

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • K-K231 Introduction to the history of art 5 cr
  • K-K232 History and theory of contemporary art, BFA level 4 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 19 cr

In total 30 cr

2nd year studies of the bachelor’s degree

Autumn term

Recommended term for possible exchange studies

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • K-K233 Art theory, BFA level 2 cr
  • X-YK18 English for Fine Art Studies and Practice 1 2 cr
  • Finnish language 1 (if not taken in 1st year) 4cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 21 cr

In total 27 cr / 31 cr

Spring term

Recommended term for possible exchange studies

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • X-YK19 English for Fine Art Studies and Practice 2 3 cr
  • K-K234 Thematic theoretical studies (Teaching: K-KM34) 5 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work, altogether 20 cr

In total 30 cr

3rd year studies of the bachelor’s degree

Autumn term

Recommended term for possible exchange studies

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • K-K234 Thematic theoretical studies (Teaching: K-KM34) 5 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 23 cr

In total 30 cr

Spring term

Possibility to apply grant for professional training

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • K-K241 Professional skills for visual artists, BFA level 3 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 25 cr
  • K-K251 BFA Thesis seminar starts

In total 30 cr

4th year studies of the bachelor’s degree

Autumn term

Possibility to apply grant for professional training

  • K-K210 Artistic work seminar (teaching K-KM10) 2 cr
  • K-K251 Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis seminar 2 cr
  • K-K242 Exhibition studies, BFA level* 3 cr
  • X-K31 Text and Communication Skills for Fine Art Studies* 1 cr
  • K-K252 BFA Thesis project 10 cr
  • K-K253 Maturity test 0 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 12 cr

*Teaching integrated into BFA thesis seminar 30 cr

In total 30 cr

ATTN: For the Individual studies module student must complete at least 20 cr worth of studies offered by the subject areas during their BFA studies. They can be offered by one or more subject area (Sculpture, Painting, Printmaking, Time and Space Arts or Joint studies in fine arts). At least half of the artistic studies must be completed at the Academy of Fine Arts or an international exchange partner approved by the Academy of Fine Arts.

MFA study path model

Master of Fine Arts degree contains 120 cr and its duration is 2 years.

1st year studies of the master’s degree

Spring term

You can apply for financial aid for professional training

  • K-M301 Introduction to MFA studies and ethics for visual artists 2 cr
  • K-M310 Artistic work seminar 2 cr
  • K-M332 Art theory, MFA level 3 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 23 cr
  • K-M353 Following the examination events of thesis projects*

In total 30 cr

Autumn term

Student exchange possible

  • K-M351 Master of Fine Arts thesis seminar 2 cr
  • K-M352 Writing seminar starts 0 cr
  • K-M354 Master of Fine Arts thesis project: Drawing up a thesis project plan
  • K-M331 History and theory of contemporary art, MFA level 5 cr
  • K-M333 Thematic theoretical studies (Teaching: K-KM34) 5cr
  • K-M353 Following the examination events of thesis projects*
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 11 cr

The study workload equals 30 credits

2nd year studies of the master’s degree

Spring term

You can apply for financial aid for professional training

  • K-M351 Master of Fine Arts thesis seminar 2 cr
  • K-M352 Writing seminar continues 3 cr
  • K-M354 Master of Fine Arts thesis project: Public presentation linked to the artistic component
  • K-M341 Professional skills for visual artists, MFA level 3 cr
  • K-M353 Following the examination events of thesis projects*
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies 5 cr

The study workload equals 30 credits

Autumn term

  • K-M354 MFA thesis project: Finishing the written component, Preliminary examination, and submittal for final examination; Public examination event 40 cr
  • K-M342 Exhibition studies, MFA level 3 cr
  • K-M353 Following the examination events of thesis projects* 2 cr
  • Individual studies: Artistic studies and independent artistic work 9 cr

The study workload equals 30 credits

Notes on the study path model:

  • Workload for the MFA thesis project is divided into 3 terms. The credits for the MFA thesis (40 cr) are registered after the thesis has been accepted at the Academic Council.
  • Please check the deadlines for submitting your thesis in Artsi.

*K-M353 Examination events of thesis projects: Study unit requires attending 16 Master’s thesis examinations over several semesters. You can also compensate the examination events by participating in the Kuvan Kevät seminar (whole seminar attendance equals 8 events / 1 cr) and by following doctoral thesis examinations. Follow your e-mails!