PHUV9380 Arts-Based Research Processes – An Introduction Course description

Pass or fail.

On completion of the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• is in the forefront of knowledge concerning core elements of ABR and master the theory behind such elements in research
• has in-dept knowledge of ontological, epistemological and ethical issues related to ABR
• can evaluate the expediency and application of different methodological and analytical approaches within the umbrella term ABR
• has in-dept knowledge of different alternative writing genres, relevant in ABR and can contribute to the development of new forms of documentation in the field

Skills

The candidate:

• can handle complex ABR issues, challenge established ABR practices and critically analyse relationships between theories of knowledge and ABR
• can use relevant techniques to enhance and elicit; their own embodiment, empathy and material/formal/relational sensitivity in research and artistic development
• can formulate problems, plan, carry out and critically discuss relevant ABR processes in their own research
• can use writing processes of a high international standard as reflection tools throughout their research phases

General competence

The candidate:

• can identify and discuss relationships and conflicts between other scientific theories and theories in ABR, related to his/her field of research with scholarly integrity
• can give well-structured presentations and participate in debates in international forums assessing the need for practice innovation in ABR
• can communicate research and development work through recognized Norwegian and international channels, relevant for ABR
• can assess the need for, and manage, interdisciplinary assignments and project involving ABRs

Students should be aware that a master's degree in a related engineering discipline (electrical, construction, building services, architectural engineering or renewable energy) and relevant undergraduate courses covering the topics of basic indoor climate, and heat and mass transfer is recommended in order to complete this course.

The course includes the following specific topics:

• indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and health for human occupants: in-depth study of indoor air quality (IAQ), user control, thermal preferences and adaption. Advanced methods for field studies of IEQ/IAQ.
• design of building envelopes, including building form, materials and their environmental assessment, and climate-adaption.
• HVAC and building automation, including demand-control, automated commissioning, and optimisation of operation and facilities management.
• building-integrated and city-wide renewable energy supply, including solar energy and energy storage.
• methods for numerical simulation of indoor climate and energy use in buildings
• theory and application of life-cycle analysis (LCA), and its methodological issues

The candidate writes an individual essay or alternative text, 2000 - 4000 words plus reference list. Arts-based writing processes are encouraged. The essay/text must be written in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English and reveal significant knowledge and use of the course's content and reading list.;

In case of failed exam/legal absence, the candidate may have a new exam under the same conditions when a new/postponed exam is arranged. If the essay/text is graded with "fail", the candidate must submit a revised version within a given time limit.

The grades are "pass" or "fail". The requirement for "pass" is that the essay/text builds on the learning outcomes and on parts of the syllabus.

The essay/text will be assessed by the course coordinator and a member of the academic staff with relevant genre competence.;