Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate:

- Has extensive knowledge of the content and methods of the current curriculum within the subject area

- Can demonstrate broad knowledge of didactic issues at primary school level

Skills

The candidate:

- Has knowledge and understanding of material properties and their expressive potential and can demonstrate ability in problem-solving and originality

- Can use art and design as a starting point and source of inspiration for his/her own creative work

- Has basic skills and knowledge of various techniques and materials and is able to apply knowledge of idea-based and problem-oriented methods

- Can use and maintain tools and equipment

- Can give an account of dissemination models and visual communication

General competence

The candidate:

- Can present and communicate his/her own creative work through reports, exhibits, oral and digital presentations and explain theory related to the subject area

Course Description

Art and crafts focuses on both everyday and art objects. A special characteristic of humans is their ability to develop functional tools and utility objects. The design of such objects has arisen due to needs, and has been characterised by the materials that have been used and the technological expertise humans have gained throughout history to process these materials. In an industrialised society and culture characterised by mass-produced consumer objects, it is important for subject teachers to develop reflective attitudes towards production and consumption, as well as a critical approach and new ways of thinking. In order for the student to develop a professional teacher role, the study programme places emphasis on knowledge and experience acquired in and through both practical creative work and theoretical studies.

Through the design processes, students will acquire the ability to develop ideas and products, and work with various materials and techniques, as well as with questions concerning functional requirements and aesthetic criteria. Students will be encouraged to develop their awareness regarding the relationship between design, function, choice of materials and techniques, and be able to view this in the context of recycling, environmental aspects and resources. Acquisition of craft techniques, use of tools and machines is an important aspect of the training, so that students will be equipped to adopt and develop opportunities for practical creative processes in teaching. Knowledge of the organization and facilitation of functional workshops and working conditions, and the maintenance of tools and machines are a part of this.

Architecture relates to the landscape, town planning, buildings and the interaction between them. An awareness of these elements is an important prerequisite to acknowledge and express characteristics of an architectural environment, verbally and visually.

The course aims to provide students with knowledge so that in combination with practical exercises they will be able to experience which factors throughout history influence building traditions nationally and locally, and they will gain insight into how the building arts are influenced by international trends and how this comes to expression in local environments. Knowledge and common experiences form the basis for creative work using various materials, in both models and full-scale work.

Subject didactics is related to all the courses included in the study programme, Education in the Arts.

The course will focus attention on how ICT is used to retrieve information and create digital forms of expression. ICT is used as an aid in creative processes using specific materials; to make digital presentations and to disseminate in various ways; and to create / use multimedia. The use of ICT should include teaching and learning methods that prepare students in relation to drafting plans for primary and lower secondary schools. Reflection on the impact of technology is an important part of using ICT in design, arts and crafts. Students will be able to discuss and reflect upon the use of technology in relation to values ​​in the subjects, culture and society.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Working environment

The university college is responsible for the providing students with a satisfactory place of study as well as suitable equipment. The study methods require that students have a common base room with adjoining workshops for teaching in the various materials and techniques; students also need rooms/workshops where they can work outside of the specified teaching periods. Students and teachers have a joint responsibility for organising workrooms and workshops and keeping these in order. Students have access to special workshops and to the PC Lab at the university college.

The activities in the subject may take various forms and during the course of the studies, students will gain versatile experience and knowledge of teaching and learning methods such as:

• Workshop work
• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Class and study groups
• Theme and project work
• Problem solving, individually and in groups
• Supervision and assessment
• Visual forms of presentation and dissemination
• Excursions

Obligatory attendance

Large parts of the study programme have obligatory attendance requirements; information regarding attendance is provided in the year plans, semester plans and period plans.

Guidelines for obligatory attendance in studies at the Faculty of Art, Folk Culture and Teacher Education will be valid for parts of the study programme. The student is responsible for documenting attendance in the obligatory parts of the study programme, and for keeping himself/herself informed with regard to whether he/she is in danger of falling below the minimum attendance requirement. Failure to meet the attendance requirement may result in the student not being allowed to continue on the study programme or to sit the examination. This will be considered in connection with a student’s rights and responsibilities as described in Telemark University College’s examination regulations and the Norwegian Universities Act § 40 and § 46.3.

Assessment Methods

There should be a relationship between the study programme’s learning outcomes, content, organisation, teaching, and assessment methods. Ongoing guidance and informal assessment during the study programme is intended to increase the student’s awareness concerning the level of their own work and his/her academic ability. This assessment concerns the actual study process, his/her ability to develop professionally and show progression; and ability to cooperate and take responsibility for his/her own learning. Experience of various forms of assessment is a part of the development towards final professional competence and future professional roles.

Course requirements and information concerning the examination:

The candidate must have completed all the course requirements in order to be assessed/take the examination.

All the course requirements must be approved within a specified time period before the student will be permitted to take the examinations in the various courses.

The candidate is not entitled to supervision after a course has formally come to an end.

The candidate is required to demonstrate and discuss assignment solutions with the teacher during the work process. Assignments that are not submitted to the teacher for review may be refused assessment.

Candidates are required to participate in the inspection and maintenance of workshops.

An examination will be held at the end of the course. Candidates who do not submit by the deadline have used up one examination attempt.

As many as two portfolios/assignments, with written/visual documentation including subject theory and subject didactics, may be submitted.

“Portfolios/assignments” refer to:

• A specific product as a solution to a given problem
• Several products that form a part of a whole
• Testing of documentation of a creative process of a single product

Re-sit examination/new examination

The candidate may, according to the examination regulations, appeal an examination result. If this occurs a new committee will be formed comprising two new examiners; at least one of these will be an external examiner. In the case of a re-sit examination, the student must expect an extension of previously submitted portfolio, or in some cases submit a new portfolio.

A letter grade will be assigned ranging from A to F, where A is the highest and E the lowest passing grade. All work must be assessed at a minimum of E in order for a final passing grade to be awarded.

Please refer to Telemark University College Examination Regulations for further information.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean