KH-123 Site-related Art

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor´s Programme in Visual art and art education,

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The arts and crafts subject is in this course directed toward giving competence in order to work with contemporary forms of expression, such as in Land Art and other site-related art. Among other, digital images are actively used in site-related creative work and as an independent artistic form of expression. Mediation and didactic reflection are an integrated part of the course.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will:

• be aware of the issues and forms of expression in contemporary art connected to site-specific art

• be familiar with various types of site-related art

• be able to apply different methods and strategies in site-related creative work and be able to reflect on the effects

• have developed their perceptive abilities, their aesthetic awareness and imaginative abilities through creative work based in different environments

• be able to make academic reflections and assessments of their own work as well as the creative work of others, and be able to communicate this to others

• know how site-related expressions can be included in various pedagogical practices

Examination requirements

Have completed up to 3 mandatory work requirements at workshops. Which work requirements are mandatory will be specified in Canvas at the beginning of the course. Approved mandatory presence.

Teaching methods

The course is based on instruction in and outside of the workshops, as well as lectures and individual supervision. The course is practically oriented with the student's own creative work as the foundation, and the student is required to work independently in addition to the classroom hours. Instruction varies from practical to theoretical approaches to the various topics. Attendance is mandatory for all instruction, supervision and field trips / excursions.
Expected scope of work for the average student is 27 hours per credit .

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

A practical exam which will also contain a written part where the student reflects on a given academic aspect of the task. (The practical exhibition counts 60% and the written 40%)

Graded assessment