Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor´s Programme in Visual art and art education,

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should:

  • Have knowledge of key art historical epochs from antiquity to modernism.
  • Have knowledge of aesthetic expressions of art.
  • Be familiar with basic aesthetic theory.
  • Be able to apply key technical terms in written and oral descriptions of artistic expressions.
  • Have knowledge of and be able to apply the description and analysis of individual artworks.
  • Be able to communicate central academic content such as theories and academic issues, both in writing and orally.

Contents

The course will provide students with knowledge of key art historical epochs from antiquity to modernism. The main focus will be on Western art history and aesthetic theory, but global perspectives will be incorporated where appropriate. Emphasis will be placed on painting and sculpture expressions, but architecture and decorative arts will also be included. Students will receive an introduction to key art historical terms, as well as practice in the description and analysis of artworks.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is provided both as lectures, seminars, and during excursions. The course also includes writing workshops with text production, and exhibitions will form the basis for discussion. The work requirements presuppose that students work independently to a large extent beyond the teacher-led instruction. Voluntary study trips are planned.

Attendance is mandatory in teaching, excursions, and guidance.

More information will be provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected workload is 27 hours per study credit.

Examination requirements

Approved attendance at mandatory teaching and guidance

2 approved compulsory assignments.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

The exam is a 5-hour individual written school exam.

Grade expression: Graded scale

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

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-100 – Creative and Experimental Processes. 10
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