Fine Art - master

Facts

Duration:	2 År
Credits (ECTS):	120
Qualification:	Master of Fine Art
Admission requirements:
Application deadline:	1 March
Application code:	EU/EEA applicants: 7181 NON-EU/EEA applicants: 2053 Nordic applicants: 8038

Programme description

The purpose of the study programme, Master of Fine Art is to develop the student's ability to work as a professional artist. The programme aims to reflect the contemporary conceptions of what it means to work as a professional artist and thereby offer students the opportunity to develop their individual ambitions to work professionally in the field of fine arts. As the main objective is to educate artists, the creation of works of art, exhibitions and other artistic expressions constitutes the most important aspects in the programme of study. The programme also provides a foundation for other professional roles in and relating to the field of art.

Programme structure

Studieplan

	10 ects	10 ects	10 ects
1. sem. (autumn)	SAK-3007 Group exhibition practice - 30 stp. HMS-0501 Sikkerhet på laboratoriet, verksted, felt og tokt - 0 stp. HMS-0502 Førstehjelp lab, verksted, felt og tokt - 0 stp.
2. sem. (spring)	SAK-3008 Solo exhibition practice - 30 stp.
3. sem. (autumn)	SAK-3009 Artistic Reflection - 30 stp.
4. sem. (spring)	SAK-3905 Graduation project - 30 stp.

Learning outcomes

After passing the programme, the candidate has the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of artistic methods and techniques
Detailed knowledge of relevant art history, theory and professional ethics
Thorough knowledge of presentation and documentation, and the ability to reflect on and place artistic works in context, produced by oneself or by others
Knowledge of the planning and execution of a solo exhibition, a group exhibition and text production
In-depth knowledge of the prerequisites for artistic practice from a societal perspective

Skills

Ability to present, contextualize and reflect on artistic works produced by oneself or by others, both in written and oral form
Ability to plan and implement artistic projects in different display formats and contexts

General competence

Practical and theoretical understanding of artistic work at a high professional level
Understanding of various ethical issues related to artistic work
Ability to analyse relevant professional and research ethical issues and to apply them in artistic work at a high professional level
Ability to innovate in both artistic production and in methods of communication

Teaching and assessment

The teaching will provide the students with tools that enable them to

acquaint themselves in the international art field, and to reflect on and

competently discuss artistic work, produced by themselves or others,

both textually and orally.

Teaching and learning activities:

Specialisation in artistic methods and techniques
Tuition in relevant art history, theory and professional ethics
Introductory tuition on prerequisites for a professional art practice
Specialisation in one’s own form, style or genre of art production
Supervised writing on contextualization and reflection related to one’s own artistic practice
Planning and executing both a group exhibition and a solo exhibition
Participation in graduation project with work of art, as well as contributing to a publication connected to the show
Study trips

Students will be evaluated through coursework requirements and examinations. Attendance requirements and assignments must be met and approved in order to qualify for examination. For detailed descriptions of requirements, see individual course descriptions.

Examination and assessment methods: portfolio assessment, written coursework, oral presentations, and exhibitions.

The grading system is Pass/Fail.

Language of instruction

English

Exchange possibilities

Students may apply for exchange in the second semester (30 ECTS). The first semester must be passed before an international exchange semester can be commenced.