Høst 2022

KVI-2517 Sami Art - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for språk og kultur

Type of course

The course is optional and may be taken as a single course

Course overlap

KVI-2516 Indigenous Art 10 stp

Course contents

This course introduces students to the artistic production of northern indigenous peoples, with particular focus on Sámi art. The concept of art is here understood in a broad sense, and includes, among others, traditional and new media, decorated objects (with or without practical functions) and architecture. The course establishes a basic terminological, methodological, ethical and theoretical framework that involves a discussion and problematizing of concepts such as "indigenous", "modern" and "contemporary", for example. In our analyses, we connect art works to debates and theories relevant to current discourses in the disciplines of art history, indigenous studies and the broader humanities.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Previous courses in art history is recommended but not a requirement.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse) or prior learning and work experience (realkompetanse).

Application code (Nordic applicants): 9199

Objective of the course

After completing the course, you will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

You will have developed knowledge and understanding in the areas listed below:

Sámi art (dáidda, duodji, architecture) in recent times.
The establishment of an institutional framework for Sámi art (through for example art schools, centres, exhibitions, criticism, collections and architecture).
Examples of art produced by other indigenous peoples in Northern and Arctic areas.
Central categories and definitions relating to Sámi and indigenous art and their effect on art historical practice.

Skills

You will be able to:

Work independently with research problems and debated art historical problems.
Discuss and problematize indigenous art, contemporary art, duodji, design and public architecture in the context of Sámi and other relevant cultures.
Communicate art historical research problems, analyses, and interpretations of indigenous art of the northern areas to specialists and to the general public.
Structure and formulate complex academic discussions.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English. Students` coursework and exam may be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Teaching methods

The course is organized in three seminars, with each extending over two days. The seminars take place at the beginning, middle and end of the semester and amounts to a total of about 26-30 hours.

The course employs a number of teaching methods, ranging from dialogic lectures to group discussions and presentations with an active use of visual media. We also visit museum and gallery exhibitions in order to view and discuss works of art in situ. Lecturers give individual and collective guidance to students.

Date for examination

Off campus exam hand in date 28.11.2022

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.