Bachelor´s Programme in Visual art and art education,
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Prerequisites
60 credit points in visual art and art education
KF-103-1 Art educational practice
EX-100 Examen philosophicum
EX-102 Examen facultatum, humanities
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the students shall
be able to formulate a subject-related problem and complete a practical-aesthetic work according to the problem.
be able to use course-specific theory of science and method.
be able to reflect on the student’s individual exploration and see projects in a contemporary context.
be able to implement relevant theory.
be able to develop mediation theories related to their exploration and discuss these with regards to a specific target audience.
be able to use suitable exhibition concepts for their practical-aesthetic work and discuss the choices.
be able to mediate their professional competencies to various target audiences in a structured manner.
Course contents
The bachelor’s thesis will explore an art-related problem. The students will work on an individual project of their own choice, given a certain framework. The framework will be presented in the project description.
The main emphasis will be placed on the student's practical, creative production and the written reflection on the project implementation shown through acquired theory and reflection. The students will use their practical and theoretical knowledge gained throughout the entire degree.
Teaching methods
The course consists of individual work and individual counselling as well as lectures, seminars and excursions. It is expected active participation during the mid-point seminar where individual exploration is conveyed to fellow students and the teacher.
There will be excursions and voluntary field trips.
Mandatory presence in all lectures, counselling and seminars. More information will be available in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Expected workload is 27 hours per credit.
Examination requirements
Approved presence for mandatory teaching and counselling.
Approved catalogue text relating to the project within a set of criteria. More information will be available in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of two parts:
Visual and oral presentation of a practical-aesthetic project, 60% of the total grade.
A written project based on part 1 consisting of 4000-5000 words, 40% of the total grade.
Grade: Lettered grade
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.