Module 'General theoretical subjects'

The aim of the module is:
- to provide general theoretical knowledge of the humanities;
- to provide the skill to navigate in the history of arts and humanities allowing the student to interconnect speciality-related knowledge;
- to develop skills for conducting analysis, synthesis and comparison and the ability to employ them in discussing the problems of the field;
- to provide systematic basic knowledge for conducting independent research;
- to provide an overview of the various possibilities to work as a creative professional or entrepreneur both in Estonia and abroad.

Upon completing the module, the student:
- knows the main problems and fields of research in contemporary philosophy and art theory;
- navigates well in the history of art and cultural theory;
- can apply the general knowledge of the humanities within the context of fine arts;
- has the basic knowledge for initiating independent research;
- is aware of the various possibilities to work as a creative professional or entrepreneur both in Estonia and abroad.

Assessment is subject-specific. The module is completed once all the subjects of the module have been completed with a positive result. The assessment criteria and methods of each subject are set out in the respective syllabi.