MEST4300 Perspectives on creative practice Course description

What is creativity, really? How is creative practice theorized and mobilized in art, theater and fashion contexts? And, come to think of it, what do we mean by theory? How have complex concepts such as aesthetics, art, design and performance emerged, and how can we discuss and understand them today? This course provides theoretical and historical perspectives on such questions, focusing on core concepts which are relevant to understanding the distinctive character and societal relevance of the aesthetic disciplines of art, theater and fashion.

The course also fosters interdisciplinary skills that are essential for conducting research and development within the field of creative practice. Key activities throughout the course will include close reading of texts and writing practice, training students to structure and articulate academic reasoning at the master’s level.

Ingen.

None.

Knowledge

The student:

• has advanced knowledge of key theoretical perspectives that inform and support creative practice
• has in-depth understanding of how creative practice can be positioned in a theoretical, historical, geographical and societal perspective
• has insight into similarities and differences between art and design, and different practice approaches within theatre, art and fashion in an interdisciplinary landscape

Skills

The student

• can independently apply selected theory that is relevant to creative practice
• can structure and formulate academic reasoning, providing different perspectives on creative practice
• can apply theory analytically in relation to practice examples from their field

General competence

The student

• can work independently with the development of academic text related to creative practice
• can discuss and analyse different perspectives, and articulate their position towards these
• can communicate their ideas in an interdisciplinary context

Teaching will alternate between lectures and various student-active learning methods. Students actively participate in teaching and group work. The master’s program is based on individual study combined with participation in group activities, lectures, and seminars. Emphasis is placed on both theoretical and practical work as forms of study.

Students are expected to work on and give and receive feedback on the three writing exercises that form the basis for the exam portfolio.

No coursework requirements.

The exam consists of a portfolio collecting developed texts based on the three writing exercises.The texts in the portfolio are not graded separately and are not weighted, but provide the basis for the assessment to one grade.

The exam can be appealed.

Use of AI-tools: AI tools may be used for brainstorming, text refinement, and citation formatting, but must not be used to produce fully AI-generated content (text, images, or other creative work) for inclusion in coursework or exams. AI-assisted creative work is permitted if it has been approved by the course coordinator prior to submission. All AI use must be documented in the submission and comply with OsloMet’s guidelines: AI-policy og veiledning for bruk av AI i studentoppgaver.

All other aids are permitted as long as rules for citing sources are followed.

Grade scale A-F.

All exams are assessed by an internal examiner. An internal co‑examiner evaluates a selected subset of the exams.