Course code: SAK-3008

Solo exhibition practice

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Spring 2027
Level Høyere grads nivå
Credits 30

About the course

The course is reserved for students in the master’s program and cannot be taken as a single course.

In the second semester, student further develop their art practice and carry out a solo exhibition.

Objectives of the course

After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcomes: 

Knowledge 

  • Knowledge of the context and prerequisites of artistic practice 
  • A good knowledge of relevant art history, theory, and professional ethics 
  • Knowledge of the planning and completion of a solo exhibition 

 Skills 

  • Ability to plan and carry out a solo exhibition 
  • Ability to contextualize and reflect on different artistic practices in relation to one’s own work 

 General competence 

  • An understanding of the production and execution of a solo exhibition 

Prerequisites

Obligatorisk forkunnskapskrav

SAK-3007 Group exhibition practice

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, workshops, studio visits, group critique, supervision and independent work in studio.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Schedule

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.

Information to incoming exchange students

This course is open for inbound exchange students.

Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT

Examination

Exams
Assignment Weighting: 1/3 Grade:
Passed / Not Passed
Oral exam Duration: 40 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 Grade:
Passed / Not Passed
Practical exam Duration: 0 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 Grade:
Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements

Solo exhibition Grade:
Approved – not approved
Reflectiv 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 three course requirements must be approved before taking the exam:

  • 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.

  • Solo exhibition practice
  • Reflective log

The work requirement 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 work requirement 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/work to your oral exam.

More 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.

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

Previous years and semesters

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