Description
The Integrated Master's Degree in Fine Arts and Art Sciences is offered by the Department of Fine Arts and Art Sciences of the School of Fine Arts of the University of Ioannina. The programme provides comprehensive scientific and artistic education in the visual arts, art history and theory, painting, sculpture, printmaking and contemporary artistic practices. Students acquire theoretical knowledge, studio experience and practical skills for the development of artistic creation and the application of contemporary artistic and theoretical approaches.
Relation to Employment
Graduates may work in public and private organisations active in the field of art, including universities, scientific institutes, museums and art galleries, as well as as self-employed professionals. They may also teach art subjects and Art History in education, in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework, and continue their studies at postgraduate and doctoral level.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission is carried out through the Panhellenic Examinations or transfer examinations, in accordance with the applicable legislation. To obtain the degree, students are required to successfully complete ten semesters of study and accumulate 300 ECTS credits. The programme leads to a single and undivided degree (Integrated Master).
Knowledge
Graduates of the Department, upon completion of the programme, are expected to:
•Possess comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles and practices of the fine arts.
•Understand the historical and theoretical development of art and contemporary artistic practices.
•Have knowledge of the methods and materials of painting, sculpture and contemporary expanded forms of artistic expression.
•Understand the relationship between art, technology, digital media and audiovisual media.
•Know basic methods of research, documentation and critical approaches to works of art.
Skills
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
•Apply techniques and methods of painting, sculpture and contemporary artistic practices.
•Use different materials, tools and media to develop artistic works.
•Use digital and audiovisual technologies in artistic creation.
•Design, implement and present integrated artistic works and artistic proposals.
•Document and provide theoretical support for their artistic practice.
Competences
Graduates will be able to:
•Address complex artistic and theoretical issues through creative and critical approaches.
•Develop a personal artistic practice and formulate independent artistic proposals.
•Combine different artistic media, techniques and theoretical approaches.
•Collaborate in artistic, educational, research and interdisciplinary environments.
•Continue their artistic, academic and professional development through research and lifelong learning.