KF-300 Bachelor´s Thesis

The course is connected to the following study programs

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

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

• 60 credit points in visual art and art education

• KF-103-1 Art educational practice

• EX-100 Examen philosophicum

• EX-102 Examen facultatum, humanities

Course contents

The bachelor’s thesis will explore an art-related problem. The students will work on an individual project of their own choice, given a certain framework. The framework will be presented in the project description.

The main emphasis will be placed on the student's practical, creative production and the written reflection on the project implementation shown through acquired theory and reflection. The students will use their practical and theoretical knowledge gained throughout the entire degree.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students shall

• be able to formulate a subject-related problem and complete a practical-aesthetic work according to the problem

• be able to use course-specific theory of science and method

• be able to reflect on the student’s individual exploration and see projects in a contemporary context

• be able to implement relevant theory

• be able to develop mediation theories related to their exploration and discuss these with regards to a specific target audience

• be able to use suitable exhibition concepts for their practical-aesthetic work and discuss the choices

• be able to mediate their professional competencies to various target audiences in a structured manner

Examination requirements

• Approved presence for mandatory teaching and counselling.

• Approved catalogue text relating to the project within a set of criteria.

 

More information will be available on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

The course consists of individual work and individual counselling as well as lectures and seminars. It is expected active participation during the mid-point seminar where individual exploration is conveyed to fellow students and the teacher.

 

There will be excursions and voluntary field trips.

 

Mandatory presence in all lectures, counselling and seminars. There are three compulsory tutoring sessions per student.

 

More information will be available on Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected workload is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of two parts:

1. 1. Visual and oral presentation of a practical-aesthetic project, 60% of the total grade.

   2. A written project based on the practical-aesthetic project in part 1 consisting of 4000-5000 words, 40% of the total grade.

 

Grade: Lettered grade