Malleable Mass

Postgraduate course

Course description

Supplementary semester information

Supplementary semester information for autumn 2026 will be published as soon as poosible.

Objectives and Content

This is a project-based module with a focus on the malleability of form in relation to questions of transformation, scale, and context.

Students develop an individual or group project within the module and are introduced to relevant techniques and approaches through lectures, readings, presentations, tutorials, and/or workshops.

IMPORTANT: Semester-specific details can be found at the bottom of this page under ‘Other Information’.

Full-time/Part-time

Full time

Semester of Instruction

Autumn

Place of Instruction

University of Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge

Basic prior knowledge in ceramics and/or clay.

Contact Bjørn Mortensen if you are in doubt about the level of prior knowledge: bjorn.mortensen@uib.no

Access to the Course
This module requires admission to the Master's Programme in Fine Art
Teaching and learning methods

Methods may include:

  • Project development
  • Individual research
  • Group work
  • Lectures
  • Presentations
  • Group discussions
  • Assigned readings
  • Workshop-based instruction
Forms of Assessment
Submission of individual- or artistic group project
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
Assessment Semester
Autumn
Course Evaluation
The module is evaluated every third year in accordance with 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 therein
Course Administrator
The Art Academy at the Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design holds the administrative responsibility for the module and study programme.