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25-487: The school was formed 1944 from Tallinn Higher Music School (founded in 1919). In 2019, the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. Georg Ots Music School of Tallinn was closed in spring 2022; since September 2022, similar education is provided by Tallinn School of Music and Ballet which was formed by merger of TMHS, Georg Ots Music School of Tallinn , and Tallinn Ballet School . See: Category:Tallinn Georg Ots Music School alumni This Estonian school-related article

50-434: A Soviet university, including three main cycles – social sciences , general and theoretical art subjects and practical art subjects. In 1949 the department of architecture was transferred from Tallinn Polytechnical Institute (now Tallinn University of Technology) to ERKI, forming a new field together with interior architecture . In 1966, the industrial art division was renamed the department of design. With this ERKI became

75-524: A foundation was laid to the unique tradition of Finno-Ugric expeditions of ERKI under the leadership of Professor Kaljo Põllu . The original building became too small for a rapidly developing school and the main building of the institute was reconstructed according to the plans of architect P. Tarvas (I stage 1965–1967, II stage 1974), also the study building of interior architecture was acquired on Suur-Kloostri street in Tallinn Old Town. In 1989, ERKI

100-521: A four-year doctoral program in musicology was introduced, whereas in 2000 specific curricula were designed for performers and composers. In 2006 a new program for dramatic art was added, which also has a creative emphasis. Since 1999 the Estonian Academy of Music is based in a building located in the center of Tallinn. Since 2002, it offers a Joint MA in Cultural Management in collaboration with

125-726: A new system of credit points was introduced. In the course of these changes new levels of education were introduced: diploma , Bachelor's , Master's and Doctorate . In the middle of the 1990s economic crisis general recession increased in the school. In 1995 The Tallinn Art University was renamed The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA). The name was certified in 1996. International contacts of the school increased greatly: student and teaching staff exchanges, participation in SOCRATES , Leonardo da Vinci , Tempus Phare etc. programmes, organisation of conferences, workshops, festivals etc. Formerly non-existent publication activities were started. Development of

150-541: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Tallinn -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tallinn Higher Music School The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre ( Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia ) began as a mixed choir of the Estonia Society Musical Department (EMD) on the eve of World War I. The assembly of the Estonia Society created

175-622: Is the only public university in Estonia providing higher education in art , design , architecture , media , art history and conservation-restoration . It is based in Tallinn . According to the Statutes of the EKA, the main objective of activity at the Estonian Academy of Arts is to promote creativity and research, enabling the acquirement of a contemporary higher education based on integrated study, meeting

200-468: The Estonian Academy of Arts and Estonian Business School . The present name of the academy – Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre – was adopted in 2005. At the academy, Estonian Academy of Music and Theater Symphony Orchestra is operating. The orchestra was probably established in 1921. Estonian Academy of Arts The Estonian Academy of Arts ( Estonian : Eesti Kunstiakadeemia , EKA )

225-788: The Estonian War of Independence , the Tallinn Industrial Art School became the State Industrial Art School in 1920 providing education in all specialities of applied arts . Educational reformation was completed by 1922, crossing over to a European multi-stage school type. As a result, it became possible to apply for a specialist diploma or applied artist (from 1934). During the 1920s new workshops and departments were opened (study of printery, sculpture, graphics, ceramics, metal, glass grinding and engraving, fabric weaving), which essentially made studies more versatile. Among

250-1281: The Tallinn Higher Music School on November 17, 1918. The opening ceremony took place on September 28, 1919. In 1923 the educational institution was renamed the Tallinn Conservatoire . In 1938 the State Drama School was opened. In 1993 the school was renamed the Estonian Academy of Music . In 1995 the Drama Faculty was renamed the Higher Theatre School. Some prominent graduates of the Estonian Academy of Music include singers Aile Asszonyi , Heli Lääts , and Ain Anger , conductors Roman Matsov , Tõnu Kaljuste , Olari Elts , Eri Klas , and Kristiina Poska , composers Arvo Pärt , Lepo Sumera , Erkki-Sven Tüür and Ardo Ran Varres , director Andres Puustusmaa , and actors Tõnu Aav , Heino Mandri , Elmo Nüganen , Ain Lutsepp , Margus Oopkaup , Jan Uuspõld , Tõnu Tepandi and Taavi Eelmaa . Source: The Tallinn Higher Music School

275-647: The 1930s. The most successful of them was Tiit Kuusik, who was awarded the first prize at the International Singing Competition in Vienna in 1938. The conservatoire became nationalized in 1935. In 1938 the State Drama School was opened. Following the arrival of German occupation powers, the conservatoire struggled to restore its earlier teaching activities. During the March 9, 1944 air raid, the building of

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300-668: The EKA started its work in 1997. The Tallinn School of Conservation was opened as part of the academy. Other sub-institutions of the academy include the College of Applied Art, providing an art education for Russian-speaking students, and Academia Non Grata in Pärnu , which extended the teaching area beyond Tallinn. New centres were opened for modernisation of studies in 1994: the e-media centre and photography department, as well as new chairs – media art , interdisciplinary arts and protection of cultural heritage . An inter-speciality integrated curriculum

325-851: The ERASMUS higher education space – in Switzerland, United States, Russia, Australia and also with some private universities within the European Union . The origin of EKA dates back to 1914, when the Estonian Art Society founded the Tallinn Industrial Art School. It was the first and for a while the only art school in Estonia. The founders based the original curriculum on that of the art school founded by Baron Alexander von Stieglitz in St. Petersburg . This system prioritised technical and practical skills. Following

350-555: The European Union. The first students having studied on the basis of the updated curriculum graduated in 2006. In 2005 textile artist Prof. Signe Kivi was elected rector of The Estonian Academy of Arts ( Minister of Culture of the Republic of Estonia 1999–2001; member of Parliament 2002–2005). Development of new programmes and strategies started, as a result of which the development programme of The Estonian Academy of Arts for 2006–2010

375-427: The academy was supported by the new economic and financial system, which brought along some bad decisions, but which eventually started to pull the school out of the recession. One of the main turning points was the provision of a new concept of teaching, which was based on a Western model – lifelong learning or continuous education. For this purpose the advanced training of art educators began in 1996. The Open Academy of

400-418: The conservatoire, as well as most of its equipment, was almost completely destroyed. In November 1944, following another change of power, the conservatoire was reopened. The conservatoire's creative environment began to see revival in the mid-1950s. In 1957 the Drama Faculty was established at the conservatoire, with Voldemar Panso becoming its first head. In 1989, its former name – the “Tallinn conservatoire” –

425-780: The only school in Estonia providing higher education in all fields of art and architecture. From 1959 to 1989 the rector of ERKI was Jaan Vares , under whose leadership the school became, in spite of the pressure of Soviet ideology, a popular educational institution with liberal attitudes and European standards, where students of up to 20 nationalities studied throughout several decades and where several generations of Estonian artists have acquired their education. The reputation of ERKI expanded also to former communist countries in Eastern Europe , student groups were exchanged, students and teaching staff participated in international competitions and exhibitions, receiving much publicity and awards. In 1978

450-730: The school was often closed and teaching was highly episodic. In 1944 the school was renamed Tallinn State Applied Art Institute of the ESSR . In 1951 Pallas Art School in Tartu was closed and the specialities of fine arts were transferred to Tallinn. This meant the whole of art education in Estonia was now based in Tallinn. The school was once again renamed to State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (SAIE/Estonian abbreviation for ERKI). The educational system acquired new features and subject divisions characteristic of

475-619: The standard of higher education in the field of fine arts , design , media , architecture , art history , conservation-restoration and teacher education . With the Estonian Minister of Education and Research' Act no.145 from February 10, 2007, the EKA was accredited by an international expert committee as an institution. The Estonian Academy of Arts has signed around 80 bilateral agreements with universities which participate in ERASMUS programme , but has also partner institutions outside

500-642: The teaching staff there were many who had studied in Europe. In 1938 the State School of Industrial Arts was reformed into two separate institutions: the State School of Industrial and Pictorial Arts and the Higher State Art School. The 1940 Soviet occupation of Estonia, severed the country's art contacts with the rest of the world. State art schools were liquidated, the school was renamed State Applied Art School named after Jaan Koort . During World War II

525-530: Was certified in the Council of the EKA on January 31, 2006. In the 2006 spring semester (March 31), the Council of the EKA approved the decision to start construction of a new building for the Estonian Academy of Arts, at the historical location of Tartu Maantee 1. In 2013, however, the Council decided for another location: the former building of the Suva stockings factory, at the corner of Kotzebue tänav and Põhja puiestee in

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550-479: Was created (Faculty of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts). From 1997 to 2000, a new and contemporary library was constructed in the school. In 1999, The Estonian Academy of Arts joined the SOCRATES / ERASMUS programme. In 2002 the curriculum of the EKA was updated according to principles of the Bologna Declaration , bringing them into compliance with the standard system of levels of higher education implemented in

575-411: Was renamed Tallinn Art University , marking the start of a new period in the history of the school. One of the most prominent Estonian art historians , Prof. Jaak Kangilaski , was elected rector. Reformation of the educational system was begun according to policy changes taking place in higher education of the state. The period of study was first reduced to 4,5 years. The course system was preserved, but

600-404: Was restored. Four years later the school was renamed the “Estonian Academy of Music” (Eesti Muusikaakadeemia). In 1992 an extensive reform of the study structure was introduced and the school adopted a subject-based study system. Degree studies were introduced enabling students of the four-year program would receive a bachelor's degree. In 1993, a two-year master's degree program was added. In 1996

625-515: Was the predecessor of the current EAMT, with the opening ceremony taking place on September 28, 1919, in the Estonia Concert Hall. From 1919–1923 the Principal of the school was Mihkel Lüdig. In 1923, it was renamed to Tallinn Conservatoire. The academic level of the conservatoire can be considered to have been relatively high, as many of its students participated in international competitions in

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