Learning outcome

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

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The main currents in European art, architecture, craft and design from antiquity to the present

• Film and video art
• 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 various stylistic periods, and relate this to his/her own experiences and reflections

General competence

The candidate can:

• Reflect on the relationships between art and society and art and technology; in short, the complex context in which art is created
• Apply his/her expertise in arts and design culture to strengthen their creative activities

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 interrelations 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 descriptions, interpretations and discussions 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 comprises approx. 270 hours, including around 80 hours in workshops, lectures and supervision.

The course includes the following teaching and learning methods:

• Lectures (approx. 70 hours)
• Classes and group work
• Subject literature review
• Supervision
• Visual presentations and dissemination (approx. 10 hours)
• Excursions (approx. 20 hours)

All the course assignments and requirements must be completed, submitted and evaluated as passed by the specified deadlines before the student may receive a passing grade for the course. The two-semester course is concluded with a written examination that is submitted on Fronter.

Compulsory attendance

Compulsory attendance is required for parts of the course, and are 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.

Course committee

A course committee will be elected consisting of representatives participating in the course from different areas of study. The course committee will have at least one meeting per semester. The course lecturer is responsible for appointing representatives, and will arrange the first meeting. The committee acts as a liaison between the students and the teaching team in connection with the planning and implementation of teaching. Minutes will be recorded at the meetings. These will be submitted to the study program coordinator and head of department.

Assessment Methods

The examination consists of an individual assignment that consists of two parts that count for 40/60% of the course grade.

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

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

The assignment will be submitted on Fronter and given a graded mark.

A grade will be given on a scale from A to F, where A is the highest and E the lowest passing grade.

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