FKH1000 Art and Crafts 1 Course description

In this course, students become familiar with basic issues relating to creative work as expressed in the school curricula. This includes developing insight into the unique nature of the subject and acquiring experience of different techniques, materials and tools. Emphasis is placed on students practising communication skills and using terminology in their own work and in teaching. Art and design education included in the Study of Professions forms part of the basic course in design, art and crafts. The course is closely related to the course Art and Design History

Admission to the programme.

On completion of the course, the student is expected to have achieved the knowledge, skills and general competence defined as follows:

Knowledge

The student:

• has basic knowledge of materials, techniques and tools used in creative work
• has basic knowledge of different elements of art in contemporary expression, two and three dimensional forms
• has knowledge of creative processes and relevant theory
• has basic knowledge of recycling and the sustainable perspective
• has basic knowledge of the relationship between materials, health and the environment
• has knowledge of artistic development work of relevance to design, art and crafts in schools and society
• has basic knowledge of different cultural characteristics
• has knowledge of copyright issues in creative work  

Skills

The student is capable of:

• working in an experimental, analytical and systematic manner in a creative development process
• developing an idea, applying elements of art and carrying out production processes up to the finished product
• applying suitable techniques, materials and tools in two and three dimensional work
• documenting, reflecting on and communicating his or her own performance process
• locating relevant specialist literature and applying terminology in work on the subject
• using digital media in creative work, in schools and dissemination
• reflecting on and discussing different cultural forms of expression and ethics relating to creative work
• reflecting on HSE challenges in relation to workshops

General competence The student:

• can take responsibility, guide and cooperate on learning outcomes in joint projects
• has the ability to make and shows interest in value choices and personal development in the field
• has communication skills and can use relevant terminology both in writing and orally
• is familiar with digital learning arenas
• has general workshop skills related to the subject areas

The work on the competence areas will ensure interaction between theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and reflection on educational theory and art and design education. The students will also be introduced to information about different materials and challenges relating to health, safety and the environment.

Creative work comprises the subject areas drawing and colour, textiles, ceramics and digital media. Students will work on basic elements such as dots, lines, surfaces, shapes, space, volume, shades and texture. Knowledge of the qualities of different materials and health, safety and the environment in the work are key topics.

Academic theory emphasises understanding and applying concepts, basic theory and analysis models of relevance to the field. Creative processes, ideation and problem-solving are activities in the field of creative work that will be the topics of individual studies and group discussions.

The study of professions raises important questions about the school’s academic content, the nature of the subject and the field’s basis as a school subject. An important question is which requirements and framework conditions are necessary for establishing a good learning environment and developing creative potential.

The course must be seen in conjunction with teaching practice and tuition in the professional subjects. Not all key aspects are necessarily covered at teaching sessions, but must be covered by the students themselves through reading the literature, actively participating at tuition and other study methods.

The work methods vary between lectures, different forms of group and project work and self-study. The work methods include practice in different forms of assessment and supervision throughout the course. Creative work takes place at the workshops and emphasis is placed on exploratory work Methods.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam: 

• A documentation folder with individual exercises in drawing. Scope 5 weeks

• A documentation folder with individual exercises in ceramic. Scope 5 weeks

• A documentation folder with individual exercises in textile. Scope 5 weeks

• One individual work requirement in digital media during the fall semester 

• One written, individual work requirement in material and environmental knowledge (400-500 Words)

Compulsory attendance at teaching activities

Attendance and active participation of 80% is required in teaching and supervision activities subject, including:

• introductions to subjects with demonstrations

• seminars

• assessments throughout and at the end of the course in connection with compulsory assignments

• workshops and work in laboratories

• group and project work

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The exam in the course is twofold:

1.   Project-based specialisation assignment

The specialisation assignment comprises the following requirements:

• Written report
• Investigations and completed practical creative work

Assessed by an internal examiner.

The project-based specialisation assignment is worth 40% of the final grade.

2.   Individual exam project

The individual exam project is linked to a practical creative work and art and design history. The exam project demonstrates the students’ competence after the first year and shall contain:

• A written project report
• A practical creative work

The exam project will be assessed by two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

The individual exam project is worth 60 % of the final grade.

The exam grade can be appealed.

Both parts of the exam must be awarded grade E or better in order for the student to be awarded a final grade.

The two parts of the exam in the final exam result to one final grade. This will be stated on the transcript of grades/certificate.

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass (with A being the highest grade and E being the lowest pass grade) and F for fail is used for the final assessment.