Artistic Reflection
About the course
The course is reserved for students in the master’s program and cannot be taken as a single course.
In the third semester, students will engage in parallel activities focused on both critical reflection and the development of their forthcoming exam project.
Objectives of the course
After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- A particularly good ability to contextualize and reflect on one’s own artistic work
- A particularly good knowledge of relevant art history, theory and professional ethics
Skills
- Ability to apply relevant knowledge of art history, theory and professional ethics to reflect on and contecxtualize artistic work, both of one’s own and others, in written and oral form
General competence
- A particularly good ability to contextualize and reflect on one’s own art practice in writing
Prerequisites
Obligatorisk forkunnskapskrav
SAK-3008 Solo exhibition practice
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: 45 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Practical exam | Date: 07.12.2026 –11.12.2026 Duration: 45 Minutes Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Reflection log | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Submitted text | 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:
- Reflective log
The reflective log shall consist of a description in both image and text of the student's ongoing participation throughout the semester in studio visits, individual work in the studio, artist talks, seminars, workshops, and group critiques. Assessment of the Reflective log is done in dialogue with the student and academic supervisor.
- A submitted text
Submitted text (min. 500- max. 4500 words) shall contextualize the students practice and student artworks by positioning it/them in chosen fields within areas such as art history, contemporary art, society, politics, or philosophy etc. The submitted text shall include images and text (1-10 pages/ min. 500-max. 4500 words).
- 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.
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 35 minutes. The exam will last for a total of 45 minutes.