Learning outcome

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

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The importance of sculptural elements in work with sculptural expressions
• Terms related to composition such as balance, contrast, rhythm, etc.
• The structure, properties and characteristics of various materials in relation to sculptural work
• The relevant and appropriate materials, techniques and use of tools in sculptural work
• Contemporary artistic expressions in sculpture, and can use this as a basis for their own creative sculptural work

Skills

The candidate has:

• Experience and skills in designing and constructing 3-dimensional shapes in various materials
• Experience and skills in how different techniques, materials and tools are important in their own sculptural work
• Skills in testing, evaluating and implementing practical-creative work in sculpture

General competence

The candidate:

• Can develop an idea into a specific sculptural expression using creative processes
• Has insight into current societal issues and can use them as a starting point for their own expressions
• Is familiar with current HSE requirements related to relevant materials and mechanical processes
• Can assess ethical and sustainable issues in relation to their own sculptural work

Course Description

In this course, the student will acquire knowledge of concepts and experience that can be utilized in evaluation and design of sculptures in wood, metal and clay. Through formal, theoretical and practical processes, the student will gain expertise in working with sculpture. Experience with the material’s expressive and communicative qualities will also be focused on. The assignments aim to provide the student with greater knowledge of the subject, and a broader perspective with regard to their own creative activity. Ethical and sustainable issues are important parts of the assessment and reflection in the course work.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course consists of approx. 270 hours of work, including 60 hours of lectures, workshop activities under supervision and guidance.

The course includes the following varied teaching and learning methods:

• Workshop activities under supervision: approx. 40 hours
• Lectures: approx. 6 hours
• Class and group work: approx. 10 hours
• Problem-solving, individually and in groups: approx. 170 hours
• Supervision and assessment: approx. 10 hours
• Visual forms of presentation and mediation: approx. 20 hours
• Excursion: 8 hours

All assignments and course requirements must be submitted by the specified deadlines and evaluated as passed in order for the student to be given a final passing mark for the course.

Compulsory attendance

Compulsory attendance is required for parts of the course which are indicated in the semester plan/year-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

Examination:

One or two portfolios, including writing/visual documentation of subject theory and subject didactics material.

The portfolio includes:

• A tangible product as a solution to a given task
• Several products, tests, documentation, reflection, and presentation as part of a whole (task)

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