University of the Arts Helsinki
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Taideyliopisto Konstuniversitetet | |
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 2013 |
| Rector | Jari Perkiömäki |
Administrative staff | 729 (2015) |
| Students | 1,993 (2015) |
| Postgraduates | 208 (2015) |
| Location | Helsinki, Kuopio, Seinäjoki, Finland |
| Website | www.uniarts.fi |
The University of the Arts Helsinki (Finnish: Taideyliopisto, Swedish: Konstuniversitetet) is a Finnish arts university that was launched in the beginning of 2013. Apart from a few exceptions, it is the only university in Finland that provides education in the fields it represents.
The University of the Arts Helsinki is mainly located in Helsinki, but it also has operations in Kuopio (department of church music) and Seinäjoki at the University Consortium of Seinäjoki (department of popular and folk music).
The university comprises three academies that were formerly independent universities: The Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Finnish Academy of Fine Arts), the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Sibelius Academy) and the Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (until 2013 Theatre Academy Helsinki). The total number of students is 1785 (as of 2015).
According to the university, the goal of the merger is to strengthen the education, research and artistic activity within the field of arts in the university sector on a national and international scale. Another objective is to provide more opportunities to have an impact on society through art.
The rector of the University of the Arts Helsinki Jari Perkiömäki. Paula Tuovinen is the vice-rector of the university and Karri Kaitue is the chair of the university board.
Admissions
The University of the Arts Helsinki offers over 30 degree programmes in the fields of music, fine arts, theatre and dance. The programmes lead to a Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral degree. The University of the Arts Helsinki accepts applications once a year, and the next application period begins in January 2017.
More information and instructions on applying can be found from the The University of the Arts Helsinki’s website.
Education and Research
The university provides the highest level of education in the arts in Finland, also engaging in artistic activities and research. In addition to bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies, the university offers open and continuing education services.[1] University of the Arts Helsinki's Sibelius Academy also offers junior academy studies.[2]
Degrees
At the University of the Arts Helsinki, students can complete Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral degrees in the fields of fine arts, music, theatre and dance.
See also: Arts degrees
Degree Programmes
Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the Arts Helsinki (fine arts)
- Study Programme in Printmaking
- Study Programme in Painting
- Study Programme in Sculpture
- Study Programme in Time and Space Arts (moving image, site and situation specific art, photography)
- Praxis Master's Programme
- Doctoral Programme
Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (music)
- Arts Management
- Church Music
- Classical Music Performance, accordion
- Classical Music Performance, early music
- Classical Music Performance, forte piano
- Classical Music Performance, guitar
- Classical Music Performance, kantele
- Classical Music Performance, orchestral instruments
- Classical Music Performance, organ
- Classical Music Performance, piano
- Classical Music Performance, piano chamber music and lied
- Classical Music Performance, vocal music and collaborative piano
- Composition and Music Theory
- Conducting
- Folk Music
- Jazz
- Music Education
- Music Technology
- Nordic Master in Folk Music
- Nordic Master in Jazz
- Popular and Folk Music (research)
Theatre Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki (dance, theatre)
- Degree Programme in Acting (in Finnish)
- Degree Programme in Acting (in Swedish)
- Degree Programme in Dance
- Degree Programme in Directing
- Degree Programme in Dramaturgy
- Master’s Degree Programme in Choreography
- Master’s Degree Programme in Dance Pedagogy
- Master’s Degree Programme in Dance Performance
- Master’s Degree Programme in Lighting Design
- Master’s Degree Programme in Sound
- Master’s Degree Programme in Theatre Pedagogy
- Master's Degree Programme in Live Art and Performance Studies (LAPS)
Notable staff
Academy of Fine Arts
- Leevi Haapala (Professor of Praxis – Master’s programme in Exhibition Studies 2014-2015)
- Tarja Pitkänen-Walter (Professor of Painting 2013-)
- Villu Jaanisoo (Professor of Sculpture 2009-)
- Jan Kaila (Professor of Artistic Research 2004-2015)
- Silja Rantanen (Professor of Painting 2009-2013)
- Jyrki Siukonen (Professor of Sculpture 2004-2008)
- Tuulikki Pietilä (teacher of printmaking, Art Academy School 1956-1960, now the Academy of Fine Arts)
- Helene Schjerfbeck (teacher of a painting atelier and a figure drawing class at the Finnish Art Society’s Drawing School 1892-1902)
Sibelius Academy
- Atso Almila (Professor of Conducting and Orchestral Training 2013-)
- Andrew Bentley (Artistic Professor of Music Technology 2015-2023)
- Tuomas Haapanen (Professor of Violin, rector 1987-1990)
- Tuija Hakkila-Helasvuo (lecturer in piano 1987-2004, Professor 2014-)
- Paavo Heininen (Professor of Composition)
- Matti Hyökki (lecturer and Professor of Choir Conducting 1982-2014)
- Markus Lehtinen (Professor of Opera Training 2004-)
- Hannu Lintu (Visiting Professor, Conducting and Orchestral Training 2014-)
- Erkki Melartin (director of the Helsinki Music Institute 1911-1936, now the Sibelius Academy)
- Veijo Murtomäki (Professor of Music History 1991-)
- Jorma Panula (Professor of Conducting 1973–1993)
- Soili Perkiö (lecturer in music education 1995-)
- Pasi Pirinen (Professor of Brass 2015-)
- Olli Porthan (Professor of Organ Music 1988-)
- Veli-Matti Puumala (Professor of Composition 2005-)
- Aija Puurtinen (lecturer of pop/jazz singing 2010-)
- Einojuhani Rautavaara (Professor of Composition 1976-1990)
- Kaija Saarikettu (Professor of Violin Music 1985-)
- Leif Segerstam (Professor of Orchestral Conducting 1997-2013)
- Inkeri Simola-Isaksson (lecturer in musical exercise 1977-1993)
- Nils Schweckendiek (Professor of Choir Conducting 2014-)
- Réka Szilvay (Professor of Violin Music 2006-)
- Petteri Salomaa (Professor of Vocal Music 2003-)
- Erik T. Tawaststjerna (Professor of Piano Music 1986-)
- Jukkis Uotila (Professor of Jazz Music 1994-)
- Martti Rousi (Professor of Cello Music 1998)
- Marko Ylönen (lecturer in cello and chamber music 2000-2009, Professor of Chamber Music 2009-2014)
Theatre Academy
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman (Professor of Acting 2013-2018)
- Kari Heiskanen (Professor of Acting 1.1.1992–31.12.1996)
- Dick Idman (Professor of Acting 1.1.1995–30.4.2001 and 1.1.2011–31.12.2015)
- Esa Kirkkopelto (Professor of Artistic Research 2007-)
- Tommi Kitti (Professor of Dance 1.8.1990–31.7.1991)
- Elina Knihtilä (Professor of Acting 2013-2018)
- Kaisa Korhonen (Professor of Directing 1.8.1995–31.7.2000)
- Marjo Kuusela (Professor of Dance 1.1.1995–31.12.2008)
- Kenneth Kvarnström (Professor of Dance 19.8.1993–31.5.1994)
- Raila Leppäkoski (Professor of Acting 1.1.1989–30.6.1995)
- Mika Myllyaho (Professor of Directing 1.8.2005–31.12.2005)
- Katariina Numminen (Professor of Dramaturgy 2013–2019)
- Kirsi Monni (Professor of Dance 1.1.2009–31.12.2018)
- Kati Outinen (Professor of Acting 2002–2013)
- Arja Raatikainen (Professor of Dance 15.8.1997–31.7.1998)
- Maarit Ruikka (Professor of Directing 1.8.2005-31.12.2015)
- Laura Ruohonen (Professor of Dramaturgy 1.6.2008–31.5.2013)
- Pirkko Saisio (Professor of Dramaturgy 1.1.1997–30.6.2002)
- Asko Sarkola (Professor of Acting 1.1.1983–31.7.1985)
- Lauri Sipari (Professor of Dramaturgy 1.8.1991–31.12.1996)
- Ervi Sirén (Professor of Dance 1.8.1998–28.2.2007)
- Erik Söderblom (Professor of Acting 1.1.2001–31.10.2009)
- Ari Tenhula (Professor of Dance 1.8.2007–31.7.2018)
- Jouko Turkka (Professor of Acting 1983–1985)
- Ritva Valkama (Professor of Acting 1.8.1985–31.8.1988)
- Vesa Vierikko (Professor of Acting 2002–2012)
- Kari Väänänen (Professor of Acting 1.11.1992–28.2.1998)
Student Union
The University of the Arts Student Union is a student organisation that provides services and promotes the interest of its members. All Bachelor’s and Master’s students studying at any of the three academies of the University of the Arts Helsinki are members of the University of the Arts Student Union. The Student Union was established on 1 January 2013 as a result of the merger between the student unions of the Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy and Theatre Academy. The University of the Arts Student Union is the only Finnish student union whose members exclusively consist of students studying in the field of arts.
In addition to promoting the interest of its members, the University of the Arts Student Union is in charge of Vapaan taiteen tila, a space for the university’s students to organise their own exhibitions, performances and events. The venue is located in an emergency shelter under the Katri Vala Park in Helsinki.
Organisation
Rectors
- Tiina Rosenberg 2013–1.6.2015
- Paula Tuovinen 2.6.2015–30.11.2015
- Jari Perkiömäki 1.12.2015–
Board
- Chair, LL.Lic. Karri Kaitue
- Vice-chair, M.Sc. Kai Seikku
- Professor Eeva Anttila (Theatre Academy)
- Professor Vesa Kurkela (Sibelius Academy)
- Faculty dean Elina Laakso (Sibelius Academy)
- Planning officer Ann-Charlotte Karlsson (Theatre Academy)
- LL.D. Kimmo Nuotio
- PhD Marja Sakari
- Student Annika Kempe (Sibelius Academy)
- Doctoral student Jaakko Rustanius (Academy of Fine Arts)
References
- ↑ "University of the Arts Helsinki - Open Campus - Front Page". www.uniarts.fi. University of the Arts Helsinki. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ↑ "University of the Arts Helsinki - Sibelius Academy - Junior Academy". www.uniarts.fi. University of the Arts Helsinki. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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