8.5 Developing cultural and creative competences
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Acquiring cultural and creative competences through education and training
As part of formal education in Greece, and specifically in Secondary Education, Art Schools operate. The Art Schools were established by Law 3194/2003 and include, according to Ministerial Decision 107922/Γ7/3-10-2003, the directions of:
• Visual Arts
• Theatre-Cinema and
• Dance.
The purpose of the establishment of the Arts Schools of Secondary Education is the preparation, encouragement and support of students' interest in the Arts, the cultivation and training of skills and inclinations they possess and the preparation of young people who wish to follow the professional direction of the theater - Cinema, Dance, and Visual Arts. The curriculum of Art Schools includes:
• Direction of Visual Arts
o Visual Arts Laboratory
o Dance
o Theatre
o Music
o Creative Writing
• Direction of Theater - Cinema
o Theater Workshop
o Cinema
o Visual arts
o Music
o Creative Writing
• Direction of Dance
o Dance
o Music
o Theatre
o Visual arts
The teaching staff consists of educators with artistic specialisation, as well as artists or specialised professionals in the fields covered by the study programmes
In the context of Higher Education, there are University Schools and Departments that provide specialized studies to young people and lead to the acquisition of a degree in artistic specialties. In accordance with the National Qualifications Framework, artistic studies programs are developed at levels 6, 7 and 8.
Specifically, the following operate:
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School of Fine Arts, η οποία αποτελείται από τα:
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School of Applied Arts and Culture, του University of West Attica, η οποία αποτελείταιαπό τα:
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School of Fine Arts, του Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, η οποία αποτελείταιαπό τα:
- Digital Arts and Cinema Department, της School of Economics and Political Sciences του National Kapodistrian University of Athens
- School of Fine Arts, του University of Peloponnese, η οποία αποτελείταιαπό τα:
- Cultural Technology and Communication Department, του University of the Aegean
- State School of Orchestral Art
At the same time, in the formal education system in Greece, there are public and private Vocational Training Institutes with specializations in Applied Arts and Artistic Studies such as photography, graphic design, interior design, music technology, camerawork.
In terms of the non-formal education system, the creative skills of young people are supported through the provision of opportunities offered by Lifelong Learning Centers.
The Drama School, of the National Theater, is structured in the following departments:
The Higher School of Dramatic Art of the State Theater of Northern Greece has been operating since 1973. The purpose of the School is to provide higher education in dramatic art and the thorough education of artists and operators of the Greek Stage. The School is state-owned and belongs to the higher level of education (tertiary) based on the P.D. 336/14/6/89. Studying is free and lasts for three years.
In the field of performing arts, the Athens Conservatory offers high-level studies in music and theater education. For instance, there are Jazz, Electronic music departments, Special Music Departments, Higher School of Dramatic Art, Theatrical Education Workshop for young children, teenagers and young people, Amateur Dance School for young children, teenagers, young people and others.
Regarding the support of creativity among young people, through funding from various institutions and organizations:
The Fulbright Foundation offers the Fulbright Artist Program, which is addressed to artists who want to experience the cultural scene of the United States.
As part of the support of the National Opera, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation announced a large donation of €20 million, for the support of a four-year planning and development program. This initiative strengthened the artistic extroversion of the National Opera abroad. The program also includes scholarships for students of the Higher Professional Dance School of the National Opera.
Furthermore, the State Scholarship Foundation grants scholarships to Greek citizens, university graduates for studies or the preparation of artistic work in Greece and abroad.
Specialized training for professionals in the fields of education, culture and youth
The Institute of Educational Policy (IEP) is the main scientific body that supports the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports in matters related to educational policy, curricula and teacher training.Within this framework, the IEP implements training and professional development activities for teachers through specialised units and training programmes.
The Association of Educational Art Courses, whose members are artist teachers, graduates of the Higher Schools of Fine Arts (HSFA) of Greece and equivalent Schools abroad, where Art in Education in Public and Private Schools is taught throughout Greece, organizes annual training seminars and Conferences in Athens and in the Region, in which artists and educators members of the Union from all over the country participate. These Conferences constitute a unique case of long-term training in the field of education, which is based on the voluntary participation, agency and the initiative of visual artists. It has established itself as an important institution that supports art education and the renewal and development of art teaching.
At the same time, the Ministry of Culture implements initiatives aimed at developing the skills of professionals in the cultural and creative sectors, within the framework of policies supporting the cultural and creative industries.These initiatives include the upgrading of professional and entrepreneurial skills, the strengthening of digital skills, the development of knowledge related to the protection of intellectual property rights, the identification of funding opportunities, marketing, and the development of management and collaboration skills.
Providing quality access to creative environments
The Athens Epidaurus Festival constitutes one of the most important public cultural organisations in Greece and one of the oldest festivals in Europe.Over more than sixty years of operation, it has hosted prominent artists in music, dance and theatre from Greece and abroad, in collaboration with major Greek and international artistic organisations, attracting audiences from all over the world.
The artistic events take place in:
On the website of Athens Epidaurus Festival, information is provided, through the program, about a number of events per month and form of art.
The Athens Photo Festival, is one of the most important photography festivals in Southeastern Europe. Its aim is to function as a platform for meeting and collaboration among cultural institutions and artists from different countries, strengthening artistic exchanges and partnerships.The Athens Photo Festival annually supports an exhibition for Young Greek Photographers. This particular festival is hosted every year by the Benaki Museum.
The European Capital of Culture initiative aims to highlight the richness and diversity of Europe’s cultures and to strengthen the bonds among European citizens. Within this framework, 2023 Elefsinaimplemented an extensive artistic, research and educational programme entitled “Mysteries of Transition”, which was organised around thematic axes related to people and society, the environment, and labour.
The Athens International Film Festival οrganised by the Athens Film Society, showcases significant productions of international and independent cinema and serves as a reference point for the presentation of new trends in global filmmaking.Each year, the festival attracts a large number of viewers and contributes to the development of the public’s film culture.
In addition, the Ministry of Culture provides grants for cultural initiatives addressed to children and young people, supporting programmes that foster their creativity through educational and artistic activities. At the same time, the Ministry of Culture has set as a priority for the institutions it supervises and funds the promotion of creativity and imagination among children and young people through educational programmes and activities, including initiatives that make use of play-based approaches.