EPN-V2

MESTD4320 Project in Practice Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Prosjekt i praksis
Study programme
Master's Programme in Visual and Performing Arts - part-time
Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society - part time
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history

Introduction

I dette emnet kan studentene velge et relevant fordypningsområde som universitetet tilbyr. Alternativt kan studentene selv foreslå aktuelt fordypningsområde. Studentene skal samarbeide med praksissted og tjenestemottaker(e) om aktuelle problemstillinger som de skal jobbe selvstendig med i praksisperioden. Læringsutbytte for VEPRA40/VEPRAD40/VEPRAL40 skal knyttes til bacheloroppgaven (VERN3900/VERND3900/VERNL3900).

Emnet går på heltid over ni uker.

Required preliminary courses

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student:

  • has in-depth knowledge of project work development in a research context
  • has in-depth knowledge of relevant Nordic and international contemporary discourses
  • is capable of carrying out project work on the basis of ethical and professional analysis and reflection
  • has broad knowledge of the programme areas of competence and specialised insight into a defined area

Skills

The student:

  • is capable of planning, carrying out and documenting an independent professional project
  • is capable of using professional knowledge to shape, discuss and choose relevant forms of presentation and communication
  • is capable of familiarising him/herself with the Nordic and international art and culture field, and of using relevant references to structure and formulate independent professional argumentation and positions
  • is capable of reflecting critically on his/her own and others’ practical work in a broader knowledge-based context

Competence

The student:

  • is capable of contributing to project development, new ideas and innovation processes
  • is capable of applying his/her knowledge and skills to new fields to carry out advanced tasks and projects

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching comprises project work such as workshops, group work and the students’ own independent work. Lectures and presentations are included in the course. Individual and group supervision is provided. Students must participate in teaching activities and group work. High demands are made of independent creative work and critical reflection. Teaching will be in both Norwegian and English.

Course requirements

Følgende arbeidskrav må være godkjent for å fremstille seg til avsluttende vurdering:

  • Delta i undervisning knyttet til valgt fordypningstema (80 prosent).
  • Deltakelse i arbeidsoppgaver på tjenestestedet, minimum 90 prosent tilstedeværelse.
  • Utarbeide egne læringsutbyttebeskrivelser for VEPRA40/VEPRAD40/VEPRAL40.
  • Vurdert i henhold til skikkethetskriterier.
  • Innlevering av praksisdokumenter.

Blir praksisperioden vurdert til ikke bestått må følgende arbeidskrav gjennomføre på nytt:

  • Deltakelse i arbeidsoppgaver på tjenestestedet, minimum 90 prosent tilstedeværelse.
  • Utarbeide egne læringsutbyttebeskrivelser for VEPRA40/VEPRAD40/VEPRAL40.
  • Vurdert i henhold til skikkethetskriterier.
  • Innlevering av praksisdokumenter.

Assessment

Project presentation (individually or in groups): exhibition, production, performance or suitable equivalent form of presentation. The process and project must be documented and discussed in accordance with the instructions given in the exam text.

Exam in the 2nd semester.

The result of the exam cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are allowed.

Grading scale

Faglærer etter innstilling fra praksislærer

Examiners

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.