Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

Higher Education Entrance Qualification.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall:

  • be able to explain basic terms, concepts and theories related to the multidisciplinary field of Socially Engaged Arts
  • be able to compare and contrast diverse ways, goals and contexts of Socially Engaged Arts-practices
  • be able to prepare and design a Socially Engaged Arts-project
  • be able to explain co-creation and ethical concerns in Socially Engaged Arts-practice
  • be able to identify and explain their position and competence for creating art-practices in society

Contents

Arts and culture can be seen as critical infrastructure in communities, and as an indicator for a thriving democracy. Students will study examples on how different fields of the arts can engage and be engaged within society, particularly through socially engaged arts (SEA) - an approach that invites people to participate in creative and reflective experiences together. The course provides a basic introduction to different approaches in socially engaged arts, skills in co-creation, ethical considerations, and methods for developing project ideas. As a student you will engage in multidisciplinary and structured teamwork, to explore your role in promoting art in society. Critical reflection combined with hands-on assignments will provide skills and competences to explore and create practice for art in society, both from the perspective of the practitioner and as contributors to societal development.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is divided into thematic work periods. Designed around Team-Based-Learning, the students are divided by the lecturer into permanent teams maintained throughout the course.

Each work period begins with phase 1: individual preparation (flipped classroom), where the students engage with learning objects, such as videos, podcasts, literature and reflection questions. This individual preparation phase is followed by phase 2: a structured process with group discussions, a quiz and a mandatory seminar. The work period is concluded by phase 3 that features a mandatory assignment (individual or group) and a self-evaluation-task.

Parts of the lessons are mandatory. These will be presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory seminars
  • 4 approved assignments

Examinations

Individual digital oral exam. Duration: 15 minutes.

Assignment is published two weeks before the exam day.

Assessment terminology: Grading by letters.

Student evaluation

The course responsible, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Higher Education Entrance Qualification.

Other information

Read more about Forthem Campus and exchange at UiA, fall 2025 here:
FORTHEM Campus: Art in Society – Exploring and creating practices

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
KF-109 – Exploring societal art. 2.5
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