Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Extensive knowledge of the main currents in European art, architecture, craft and design from antiquity to the present
• Knowledge of film and video art
• Knowledge of the socio-historical context that forms the background for various types of artistic expression

Skills

The candidate can:

• Use relevant terminology and methods of analysis to describe, interpret and discuss art and design from different stylistic periods, and relate this to his/her own experiences and reflections

General competence

The candidate can:

• Reflect on the relationship between art and society, and art and technology; in short, the complex context in which art is created

Course Description

The course emphasizes art and design culture with a historical overview. It focuses on the main currents in European art, architecture, crafts and design, from antiquity to the present. Emphasis will be placed on different stylistic periods, and the socio-historical context that provides the background for art’s various forms of expression. Special attention will be given to the emergence of technology and the influence of visual mass media on art. Students are required to reflect upon the interrelation between art and society and art and technology; in brief, they should reflect on the complex context in which art is produced and perceived. It is important that students develop skills in using the relevant terminology and analytical methods in their description, interpretation and discussion of art and design culture, as well as being able to relate this to their own experiences and reflections.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course incudes varied teaching and learning methods, such as:

• Lectures
• Classes and study groups
• Seminars
• Guidance
• Visual forms of presentation and dissemination
• Excursions

All assignments and course requirements must be submitted by the deadlines specified in the semester plan and evaluated as passed in order for the student to be given a final passing mark for the course. A written assignment will be given at the end of the second semester that must be submitted on Fronter.

Compulsory attendance

Compulsory attendance is required for parts of the course, which is indicated in the semester plan; guidelines for compulsory attendance in studies at the Faculty of Art, Folk Culture and Teacher Education apply. Compulsory attendance is regulated by Telemark University College’s Examination Regulations and the Norwegian Universities Act § 40 and § 46.3.

Assessment Methods

The examination consists of an individual assignment that is comprised of two parts that count 40/60%.

1. Multiple choice. 30 questions. 45 min. 40% of the final grade

2. Term paper in which the candidate chooses one of three tasks. 6 hours. Counts 60% of the final grade

Questions are answered via Fronter and assessed with a graded mark.

A grade will be entered on the student’s diploma, from A to F, where A represents the highest grade, and E the lowest passing grade. Students must achieve passing grades in all parts of the exam in order to achieve a final passing grade for the course. Please refer to Telemark University College’s examination regulations for further information.

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