Introduction

Textiles 2 focuses on the further development of students’ professional knowledge in textiles through their own creative work. The study programme consists of the courses, Thread Techniques 2, Designing and Sewing of Clothes 2, Redesign 2, and Artistic Expressions 2.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

Admission requirements: Textiles 1 or equivalent university college course within art, design and crafts. Suitable prior experiential learning may qualify for admission and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The study programme may be taken as part of an independent advanced study programme.

Who is the study programme aimed at?

• Primary and secondary school teachers in arts and crafts who wish to take continuing education studies
• Students who wish to take a multidisciplinary Bachelor’s degree
• Students who wish to pursue an education in the field of the arts and design with a focus on textiles

Aim of the Programme

Through their own creative work in textile materials, the student will further develop knowledge in textiles in the study programme’s courses: Thread Techniques 2, Designing and Sewing of Clothes 2, Redesign 2 and Artistic Expressions 2. The student will develop an independent ability to relate professional knowledge of textiles to a sustainable society. This will concern teaching, cultural and aesthetic activities, and various forms of product development. The study programme will stimulate curiosity, research and joy, and support the student’s responsibility for their own learning in a common student environment.

Learning outcome

After successfully completing the study programme, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Acquired further knowledge of creative work using textile materials
• Acquired further knowledge of the properties of textiles, various types of production and applications
• Acquired further knowledge of creative aesthetic processes (idea development, exploration, creativity, innovation and production)
• Knowledge of developing and applying professional knowledge of textiles for sustainable purposes

• Knowledge about learning: self-learning, learning together, teaching others to learn

Skills

The candidate has:

• Further developed technical, craft skills using tools with various materials and techniques (related to a specific topic)
• Skills in explorative activities and developing products through their own creative processes

General competence

The candidate:

• Has broad knowledge of textile material properties, types of production and applications and can use this knowledge in the development of sustainable perspectives in the field of textiles.
• Has knowledge of aesthetic qualities and tools
• Can implement a creative process from idea to finished product
• Can view their own textile expressions in a cultural-historical context
• Has the ability to understand the relationships and opportunities concerning creative activity, training and dissemination
• Has broad knowledge about learning: self-learning, learning together, teaching others to learn
• Has broad knowledge of various forms of documentation and dissemination

Curriculum and structure

The study programme consists of 4 courses (15 ECTS each). For their last course, students may choose between Art Expressions, Specialization or Bachelor’s Thesis.

• Thread Techniques 966 201
• Designing and Sewing of Clothes 966 203

• Redesign 966 204
• Artistic Expressions 966 202 / Specialization FORD 200 / Bachelor’s Thesis BACH 300

The instruction, structure and distribution of courses in Textiles 2 is similar to Textiles 1. However, Textiles 2 has higher requirements and is organised in such a way that their is more opportunity for independent study and specialization in each course. The student should exploit and challenge their skills and knowledge through active exploration, creativity and professional reflection.

The courses cover a wide range of topics within textiles. Each course may be taken as an independent course, but together they constitute a one-year study programme.

The teaching builds on the principle of theory integrated in practice. The student’s own creative work with textile design constitutes the main focus of the study programme. The student’s creative work is related to the following elements:

- Practical creative work

• Materials
• Crafts and technique
• Product development

- Aesthetics, culture and history

• Aesthetics
• Cultural-historical perspectives, tradition and contemporary aspects
• Sustainability, society and environment

- Exploration and learning

• Product and knowledge development
• Learning about learning
• Subject didactics
• The student’s own development

- Dissemination

• Documentation
• Presentation
• Reflection

Internationalization

The study programme is open to international students. It is designed for continuing education within the individual courses (15 ECTS).

Students have the opportunity to take part of their studies at an educational institution abroad. Telemark University College is associated with NORDPLUS, Nordflo and Edda that offer students the option of studying at an equivalent educational institution in Denmark, Finland, the Faeroes, Iceland, Greenland or Sweden. The principle of parity applies, i.e. the student will be awarded the equivalent number of ECTS credits. Mobility and travel grants are available. More information is available on the following website: http://www.nordfo.org/no

Teaching and Learning Methods

The academic year comprises 1,600 working hours, including approximately 300 hours of lectures, tutorials and seminars (further clarification is given in the course descriptions and semester plans). Through guidance in the workshop sessions, theory and reflection will be related to the student’s own creative work. The study programme emphasises creative work in textiles. It includes the following varied teaching methods:

• Demonstrations
• Practical exercises
• Skills training
• Lectures
• Group work
• Dialogue with teachers and other students is an important part of the study programme
• Various types of documentation and dissemination, which may include oral presentations, exhibitions, posters and reports

Emphasis will be given to professional reflection in relation to artistic processes involving visual and concrete materials. Students’ attendance and participation is an important basis of the study programme. The study programme builds on the principle of theory integrated in practice.

Attendance requirements

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 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.

Student participation/academic affairs committee

Each class has a student representative and a deputy. These representatives participate in the faculty’s democratic processes. The class also has its own academic affairs committee which consists of 2-3 students who function as a link between the teaching team and the class. When appropriate the committee may participate in team meetings in order to discuss matters in connection with planning and the class’s activities. The academic affairs committee will meet at least once per semester. The subject teacher and class leader are responsible for ensuring that representatives are appointed and for arranging the first meeting. Minutes will be recorded at the meetings. These will be delivered to the study programme coordinator and the head of the department.

Participation in the class’s and campus’ democratic processes is both a student right as well as a responsibility.

Theory and Practical Training

There is no practice period during this academic year.

Assessment Methods

Continual informal supervision and evaluation is part of the learning process and a means for the student to gain greater insight into their own academic requirements for further studies and future professional careers. In each course, students will submit assignments; the content of the assignments should reflect the skills and knowledge they have acquired. The examination consists of assignments specific to the course. A graded mark from A-F will be entered on the diploma, where A represents the highest passing mark, and E the lowest. Please refer to Telemark University College’s Examination Regulations for more information.

Suitability

There are no requirements for suitability assessment in this study programme.

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