Learning outcome

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

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Can critically reflect on the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary art
• Has knowledge of various trends in contemporary art from an art-historical perspective
• Has knowledge of the role of perception in idea development and their own creative work
• Has knowledge of the use of technology in art expressions
• Has knowledge of various methods in creative processes

Skills

The candidate can:

• Critically evaluate their artistic projects from an innovative and creative perspective

• Independently apply and relate relevant theory to their own creative work
• Assess the importance of materials, technology and techniques in their own art projects
• Critically assess aesthetic choices in relation to ethical questions
• Reflect on art and the artist’s role in society
• Can apply creative strategies in their own creative work
• Can implement an artistic project from idea to exhibition
• Reflect on and mediate their creative work, both in writing and orally

General competence

The candidate can:

• Reflect on art and the artist’s role in society

Course Description

The course Art Lab will take the form of a contemporary workshop, where the potential of artistic production is explored using creative processes. The workshop is of an experimental nature and emphasises idea-development and a multidisciplinary approach regarding forms of expression and choice of subject area. The aim of the course is to underline the importance of rich and varied working processes in artistic production. The course involves discussions, the exchange of ideas and practical creative efforts. Theoretical topics will be related to chosen themes, and the students will in written and visual forms demonstrate their degree of reflection in relation to subject theory, their own work and that of other students. The course includes varied forms of expression, the use of technology and skills in, for instance, drawing and audio, drawing and installation, and sculpture and video.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course comprises approx. 260 working hours, including approx. 60 hours of instruction.

The teaching includes:

• Demonstrations
• Practical exercises
• Skills training
• Lectures
• Guidance, individually and in groups

Instruction will mainly be carried out in the classroom. Teaching takes place in parallel with an introduction to practical working methods and work on assignments. The interaction between creativity, theory and reflection is an important part of the course.

The course aims to provide students with greater knowledge of the subject and a broader perspective with regard to their own creative activity. The student is expected to devote considerable effort to studying. The student must submit portfolio assignments on time. These may include, among other things, results of studies, process descriptions, products and reports.

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. All the course assignments must be given passing marks in order to be given a final passing mark for 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.

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