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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Multimedia Technology and Design
  • ICT, 1-year Programme

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

DAT104 Multimedia Design

Recommended previous knowledge

The student should be somewhat familiar with professional graphic software.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the candidate should posess the following skills:
  • Create graphic designs with a conscious expression and a coherent relationship between picture and text.
  • Give products of various natures a visual identity.
  • Give a record of western art and design history, including photography, from the 1850-ties to the present.
  • Be able to place typical pictorial art in time and style.
  • Be able to a certain degree assess graphic design, art and photography with a critical eye.

Contents

Art and design history with emphasis on the last 150 years. Mainly painting, graphic design and photography. Graphic design in practice. Vector graphic software.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures (traditional and digital) and laboratory exercises. Mandatory assignments, individual and in groups.

Expected student workload is approximately 270 hours.

Examinations

Portfolio assessment. Information about the content of the portfolio will be given in the LMS at the start of the semester. Pass / fail.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, 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.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
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