Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)
Arts and crafts 1A - Craftsmanship
KHV1017
Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)
Arts and crafts 1A - Craftsmanship
KHV1017
Arts and crafts is important as a subject in the Norwegian school, as well as it has large interdisciplinary possibilities. In this subject the students get to experience working with different materials, with different tools, with methods for self development and learning, as well as working with didactics. Practical work, theori and didactics, as well as reflections around these elements, is important.
The subject gives an introduction to craftsmanship, processes within art and design, visual communication and cultural understanding. The subject emphasizes working practical with two- and three-dimensional forms. The main focus in this subject is craftsmanship.
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has extended knowledge regarding craftsmanship, from L20
- has knowledge of relevant materials, techniques, equipment and aesthetic tools, with main emphasis on three-dimensional forms of expression
- has knowledge of children`s two- and three-dimensional forms of expression and related theories of aesthetic learning, experience, play and creativity, with main emphasis on three-dimensional forms of expression
- has knowledge within digital forms of expression, as well as how digital media can influence individuals and society
SKILLS
The candidate
- can work constructively with idea development, materials, techniques for documentation and evaluation, including of their own creative processes, with with main emphasis on three-dimensional forms of expression
- can use digital tools in varied situations throughout a process
- can use digital tools and medias in order to make expressions, by expressing through image processing and video editing
GENERAL PRACTICE
The candidate
- is familiar with experiential learning methods and has insight into how independent research and creative ways of working can help solve various form-related problem
- can utilize student diversity as a basis for adapted education
- can include other subjects in practical, theoretical and didactic cooperation and generate interdisciplinary and scientific exploratory work and theory
- can explain how creative work with materials challenges senses, engages emotions, requires concentration and activates the body.
Semester fee and syllabus literature.
Costs of material NOK 400,-
Elective
Teaching methods vary between lectures, individual work, group work, exhibitions and oral presentations. Documentation of work processes can occur through analogue and/or digital logs. Candidates are required to carry out a significant amount of independent study.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
The student needs to plan and teach some arts and craft during the period.
- Portfolio (MA): Portfolio including visual log 100% of overall grade. Grading scale: A-F.
- Assessment task (AK): Practical, oral and written coursework must be approved before the exam.
- Compulsory participation in at least 80% of all teaching
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
KHV1008 - Arts and Craft 1, 5-10 - 7.5 credits
KHV1003 - Arts and Craft 1A, 1-7 - 7.5 credits
KHV1007 - Arts and Craft 1, 1-7 - 7.5 credits
KHV1009 - Arts and Craft 1A, 1-7 - 7.5 credits
