The Art in Education

The Iraklion Art School is currently celebrating its sixth year of operation (High School – Lyceum). It's a school where the main element is art: theatre, cinema, dance (classical, traditional, modern) and fine arts (drawing, sculpting, engraving). The school is housed in Gournes at the former American Base, and its daily schedule of operation is from 08:10 - 15: 30. The students get meals as well as transport. The courses at the Art School are in accord with the programmed general education courses of the Ministry of Education, and art students can follow the same directions as students in the rest of the country's middle education schools. 

Moreover, with all the special courses in fine arts, theatre, cinema and dance, the students can truly prepare for further studies in institutes of dance, theatre, cinema and fine arts. Also, because special courses like line and free drawing are taught, the student has the possibility to enter university institutes for architecture. And still, the student can use the knowledge and experience he has acquired, in speech training, theatrical game or dance in some later academic pursuits like teaching institutes.

In essence, it is a school that teaches in both an emotional and intellectual manner, shaping conditions of maturity in social conscience, giving the possibility to each child to develop its individual wealth, to comprehend the multidimensional nature of life, and to actively participate in shaping better conditions in life.

Because all art forms are social experiences which have settled, there is a reverse dynamic which develops against perversion, criminality, vulgarity, shallowness and exploitation. Besides, genuine art in any season has a radical role because it inspires the Artist to deny, and potentially reshape, any social wall. In a season where maturity is required above all in the decision-making, the art education strengthens this perception and is judged essential.

Any child wanting to study at the School of Arts should know that a selection process takes place at the school every year and at a time announced through the media, usually towards the end of June. This selection committee is appointed by the ministry of education. Registration applications to participate at the selection process can be filed at the school from May 15 to June 20 each year. For information call 2810-762610, 2810-762866, Fax: 2810-762610.