EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE ARTS

The Ministry of Culture is responsible for tertiary education and training in the arts and for courses provided by the Royal School of Library and Information Science.

All studies coming under the heading of education and training in the arts are tertiary and conducted at State or self-regulating institutes and colleges within the fields of architecture, design, the visual arts, conservation, music, film, theatre and dance. Courses are conducted over a period of four to six years.

The objective is to train professional performers and creative artists to a high level of excellence.

In contrast to most other third level studies, admission to education and training in the arts is usually subject to a successful audition. Traditionally, there has been far more applicants than available places and, in recent years, heightened interest among the young has been evident in courses that can pave the way for a career as an actor, musician or film director.

Most of the institutes and schools are financed 100% by the State, but the acting schools in Aarhus and Odense are financed by a Ministry of Culture subsidy in the amount of 75% of budgeted running costs, provided that the relevant county councils fund the remaining 25%.

INSTITUTIONS
The largest schools are the schools of architecture, the Royal School of Library and Information Science and the schools of designs, which together account for two-thirds of all students. The six music academies account for roughly one-quarter, while the remainder of students is distributed among film, theatre, the visual arts, and arts and crafts studies.

Detailed information on the management structure and courses provided by the various institutes is available from individual colleges listed below.

The three education councils were established in 1999 by the Ministry of Culture. The councils provide general advisory services to the ministry with respect to administering its institutes of higher learning. These are: The Education Council for Architecture, Design, Visual Arts and Conservation; the Education Council for Film and Theatre; and the Education Council for Academies of Music.

ADDRESSES

UNIVERSITY AND ACADEMY LEVEL:

The Royal School of Library and Information Science
(Danmarks Biblioteksskole)
Birketinget 6
DK-2300 Copenhagen S
Tel. +45 31 58 60 66
www.db.dk

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Schools of Visual Arts
(Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler, Billedkunstskolerne)
Kongens Nytorv 1
P.O. Box 3014
DK-1021 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 33 12 68 60
www.kunstakademiet.dk

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts,
School of Conservation
(Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler, Konservatorskolen)
Esplanaden 34
DK-1263 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 33 12 68 60
www.kulturnet.dk/homes.ks

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts,
School of Architecture
(Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademis Skoler, Arkitektskolen)
Philip de Langes Allé 10
DK-1435 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 32 68 60 00
www.karch.dk

The Aarhus School of Architecture
(Arkitektskolen i Aarhus)
Nørreport 20
8000 Århus C
Tel. +45 89 36 00 00
www.a-aarhus.dk

The Royal Danish Academy of Music
(Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium)
Niels Brocksgade 1
DK-1574 Copenhagen V
Tel. +45 33 69 22 69
www.dkdm.dk

The Royal Academy of Music, Århus
(Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium)
Fuglesangs Allé 26
DK-8210 Århus V
Tel. +45 89 48 33 88
www.musik-kons.dk

Academy of Music, Esbjerg
(Vestjysk Musikkonservatorium)
Kirkegade 61
DK-6700 Esbjerg
Tel. +45 75 12 61 00
www.vmk.dk

Carl Nielsen Academy of Music Odense
(Det Fynske Musikkonservatorium)
Islandsgade 2
DK-5000 Odense
Tel. +45 66 11 06 63
www.dfm.dk

Academy of Music, Aalborg
(Nordjysk Musikkonservatorium)
Ryesgade 52
DK-9000 Aalborg
Tel. +45 98 12 77 44
www.nordkons.dk

Rhythmic Music Conservatory
(Rytmisk Musikkonservatorium)
Leo Mathiesens Vej
Holmen
DK-1437 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 32 68 67 00
www.rmc.dk


ADVANCED TRAINING FOR ARTISTS AND OTHER PROFFESSIONS WITHIN THE ARTS AND CULTURE:

The National Theatre School of Denmark
(Statens Teaterskole)
Per Knutzons Vej 5
DK-1437 København K
Tel. +45 31 86 63 12
www.teaterskolen.dk

The Danish School for Contemporary Dance
(Skolen for Moderne Dans i Danmark)
Philip de Langes Allé 3
Holmen
DK-1435 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 70 22 00 70
www.kulturnet.dk/homes/smdd/adr.htm

The National Film School of Denmark
(Den Danske Filmskole)
Theodor Christensens Plads 1
DK-1437 Copenhagen K
Tel. +45 31 57 65 00
www.filmskolen.dk

Danish School of Design
(Danmarks Designskole)
Strandboulevarden 47
DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø
Tel. + 45 35 27 75 00
www.de-designskole.dk

Kolding School of Design
(Designskolen Kolding)
Ågade 10
DK-6000 Kolding
Tel. + 45 76 30 11 00
www.designskolenkolding.dk

The Glass and Ceramics School on Bornholm
(Glas- og Keramikskolen på Bornholm)
Stenbrudsvej 43
DK-3730 Nexø
Tel.: + 45 56 49 10 03
www.glasogkeramikskolen.dk

The National School of Acting at Odense Theatre
(Skuespillerskolerne v. Odense Teater)
Roersvej 33
DK-5000 Odense C
Tel. +45 66 13 21 09
www.odenseteater.dk/skolen/index.htm

The National School of Acting at Aarhus Theatre
(Skuespillerskolen v. Aarhus Teater)
Aarhus Teater
Skolegade 9
DK-8000 Århus C
Tel. 89 33 23 70
www.aarhusteater.dk

The Danish National School of Playwriting
(Dramatikeruddannelsen v. Aarhus Teater)
Aarhus Teater
Skolegade 9
DK-8000 Århus C
Tel: + 45 89 33 23 00
www.aarhusteater.dk