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ESTU3000 Specialization: Art and Design Education Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Specialization: Art and Design Education
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme - Specialized Teacher Training in Design, Arts and Crafts
Weight
30.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Course history

Introduction

The Development Project/Exam Project is carried out individually. The student is expected to specialise in a topic of his/her choice. The project is expected to be a thorough investigation of the chosen subject area. All aids are permitted for the assessment.

The Development Project must include:

  • a research question and progress schedule
  • systematic documentation of the work process (for example: sketches, drawings, paintings, material samples, models)
  • a final product
  • reflection notes (1000-1200 words)

An overall grade is awarded for the project. The grade can be appealed.

Required preliminary courses

All.

Learning outcomes

The Development Project/Exam Project is assessed according to the grading system A-F. The grade F is awarded if the exam is not approved.

Content

The course comprises the following modules:

  • Drawing & Painting - theory and practice. This module focuses on different two-dimensional expressions within the fields of drawing, painting, colour and composition, through theory and practice.
  • Architecture and the Built Environment. This module aims to provide practical and theoretical knowledge about the built environment in an educational and societal perspective.
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This module covers the pedagogical methods that stimulate creativity and innovative thinking, and the development of ideas in a market-related context.
  • Development Project/Exam Project. In this module, the student is expected to specialise in a chosen topic. The student must develop a specific research question as a starting point for an individual project. The research question and a progress schedule must be approved by a supervisor.

Teaching and learning methods

The Development Project/ Exam Project is assessed by two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Course requirements

Target group

International exchange students. Between three and eight students per year.

Admission requirements

Completed and passed first and second year of Specialised Teacher Training in Art and Design. Other equivalent education at college or university level may also be accepted. Students attending a teacher training programme will be prioritised.

Assessment

The Development Project/Exam Project is carried out individually. The student is expected to specialise in a topic of his/her choice. The project is expected to be a thorough investigation of the chosen subject area. All aids are permitted for the assessment.

The Development Project must include:

  • a research question and progress schedule
  • systematic documentation of the work process (for example: sketches, drawings, paintings, material samples, models)
  • a final product
  • reflection notes (1000-1200 words)

An overall grade is awarded for the project. The grade can be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All.

Grading scale

I arbeidet med dokumentarprosjektet skal studentene bygge videre på de ferdighetene de har tilegnet seg i løpet av studiet, ikke minst innen reportasjejournalistikk, idéarbeid, prosjektplanlegging, researchferdigheter og kildekritikk. Kurset og reportasjereisen må betraktes som en svenneprøve hvor sluttproduktet er studentens svennestykke. Gjennom arbeidet med dokumentarprosjektet skal studentene utvikle kunnskap og ferdigheter i å drive research og fotojournalistisk arbeid i internasjonalt og fremmed miljø. De skal sette seg inn i internasjonale forhold og tilegne seg kunnskap om spesifikke land og tema.

Examiners

Alle emner til og med 5. semester av fotojournalistudanningen må være bestått før studenten kan ta FOTO3000.

Admission requirements

Target group

International exchange students. Between three and eight students per year.

Admission requirements

Completed and passed first and second year of Specialised Teacher Training in Art and Design. Other equivalent education at college or university level may also be accepted. Students attending a teacher training programme will be prioritised.