Type of course

Course content

• Lectures on relevant art history, theory and professional ethics
• Specialization in artistic methods and techniques
• Participation in group exhibition and a seminar evaluating works shown
• A seminar for the presentation, contextualization and reflection on one's own artistic work
• Documentation of one's own artistic work
• Study trip

Objectives of the course

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

Knowledge

• A good knowledge of the prerequisites for artistic practice
• A good knowledge of artistic methods and techniques
• A basic knowledge of relevant art history, theory and professional ethics

Skills

• Ability to present, document, contextualize and reflect on own artistic 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

Language of instruction and examination

Teaching methods

Assessment

The following coursework requirements must be approved before exam.   

• Hold one artist talk
• Participation in a group exhibition and a group crit in connection to the exhibition
• A submitted portfolio including:

• ​​Descriptions and reflections on participation in lectures, seminars and workshops
• Documentation of works made in connection with workshops
• A brief description of the content of the workshops
• Reflection on own learning outcome
• Description and reflections on attended artist talks and studio visits
• Documentation of other artistic practice or relevant studies during the semester
• Submitted text 

The exam consists of an  oral  presentation  and  examination.  The  oral  presentation  and  the examination  will  be  based  on  the  contribution  to  a  group  exhibition  and  the submitted  portfolio.   

The  exam is assessed  with  an  overall  grade  according  to  the  grading framework of Pass/Fail. 

Re-sit  exam  the  following  semester.