The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region: Basic education in the arts

Explore basic education in the arts and the application criteria on our website. You can apply for basic education in the arts through separate application processes, which are announced on our website and through other communication channels.

Basic education in the arts is provided for children, youth and adults. The language of instruction is Finnish.

Basic studies in visual arts are intended for children and youth aged 7–14. During or at the end of advanced studies, students typically complete a final project around the age of 18.

Basic studies in visual arts for adults are intended for individuals aged 18 and over.

Basic studies in literary art are intended for individuals aged 8–18 who speak Finnish as their native language or at a native level.

Basic education in theatre art is provided for children and youth according to the general syllabus, and is aimed at those aged 9–17.

Basic education in handicrafts is provided according to the extensive syllabus and is intended for adults aged 18 and over.

Explore the application criteria for basic education in the arts on our website. Applications are held in May.

Basic education in the arts is primarily intended for children and young people. The education is offered at art schools and adult education centres. It is goal-oriented, and progresses from one level to the next.

Basic education in the arts provides the students with capabilities for expressing themselves by artistic means and, should they wish, enables them to apply for a place in vocational and third-level education in the field of arts in question.

The education may be provided by municipalities, joint municipal authorities, associations, foundations and state institutions. The education is based on the nine principles of general and extensive syllabi defined for arts in the national core curriculum.