Group exhibition practice
About the course
The course is reserved for students in the master’s program and cannot be taken as a single course.
In the first semester, the students will specialize in their own artistic methods and technics through a group exhibition. In addition, students will deepen contextual understanding through independent work through relevant theoretical and practical tools.
Objectives of the course
After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- A good knowledge aboutartistic practice
- A good knowledge of artistic methods and techniques
- A basis knowledge of relevant history, theory and professional ethics
Skills
- Ability to present, document, contextualize and reflect on one’s work
- Ability to plan and conduct a group exhibition
General competence
- Ability to contextualize and reflect on own artistic work, as well as that of others
- Ability to apply relevant artistic methods and techniques
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Portfolio | Hand in: 23.11.2026 14:00 Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Oral exam | Date: 07.12.2026 –11.12.2026 Duration: 40 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Practical exam | Date: 07.12.2026 –11.12.2026 Duration: 40 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Participation in a group exhibition and a group crit | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Reflection log | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Attendance | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
The following course requirements must be approved before taking the exam:
- Participation in a group exhibition and a group crit in connection to the exhibition
- Attendance and Participation
Assessment: Approved / Not approved
The following requirements apply:
-Minimum 75% attendance in Art History and Theory
-Minimum 75% attendance at artist talks
-Participation in a minimum of two elective courses/workshops per semester
Attendance and participation must be documented and approved before the student is eligible to sit for the examination.
- Reflective log:
The reflective log shall be a description in both images and text of the student's ongoing participation in studio visits, independent work in the studio, artist talks, seminars, workshops, and group critique throughout the semester. Evaluation of the reflective log is done in dialogue with the student and academic supervisor.
More info about the portfolio
Documentation and reflection (contextualization) in images and text of one's own work, exhibitions, and process. Description of participation in studio visits, individual work in the studio, artist talks, seminars, workshops, and group critique.More info about the practical exam
Brought physical project/workMore info about the oral exam
Oral presentation and examination based on presented physical work/project and portfolio.
The presentation will last for 10 minutes. The examination and feedback from the examiners last for 30 minutes. The exam will last for a total of 40 minutes.