Artistic Research 1

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

This course is a framework for investigation of specific topics within Artistic Research.

The course introduces the student to the term artistic research and its relation to design. The course gives an overview of the topic´s development, traditions and context.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of artistic research process and practice 
  • Understand the context of their own artistic research project
  • Knowledge about specific artistic research topics 

Skills: 

  • Ability to cooperate on special artistic research topics 
  • Specialized ability in artistic research practice within a specific topic 

General Competence: 

  • Be able to develop understanding and communicate own project in relation to existing research 
  • Work in a collaborative environment with supervisor and partners  

Full-time/Part-time

Full time

ECTS Credits

5

Level of Study

Master's

Semester of Instruction

Spring
Required Previous Knowledge
Passed the subjects DES310, DES311 and DES312.
Access to the Course
Admission to the master's program in design.
Teaching and learning methods
  • Workshops
  • Group discussion
  • Presentations 
  • Site visits 
Forms of Assessment
Digital submission: Written reflection note with visual documentation of process. Max. 3000 words.
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
Assessment Semester
Spring
Reading List
The syllabus will be ready by 01.07. for the autumn semester and 01.12. for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The subject will be evaluated every third year, according to UiB’s quality system.
Programme Committee
The program board is responsible for the academic content and structure of the study and for the quality of the study program and all subjects in the program.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Art, Music and Design, Department of Design has the administrative responsibility for the course and the study programme.