Course description for 2026/27
Art Fundamentals
MED1000
Course description for 2026/27
Art Fundamentals
MED1000
The course covers fundamental concepts, the role of storytelling, and the influence of visual arts on creative media.
The course emphasises the practical application of theoretical concepts, human perception, and how the power of images has transformed the modern world. The course aims to develop observational drawing technique, with particular attention paid to figure, form, light, perspective and composition. The ability to draw from observation is a fundamental skill for someone looking to work in the creative industries.
Reserved for students on the bachleor program Games and entertainment technology, CG Art and Animation and Film and TV-Production
After completing the course, the student can:
Knowledge:
- Use fundamental concepts and vocabulary appropriately
- Analyze the role of the visual arts in storytelling
- Connect developments in the 21st century that have influenced creative media
Skills:
- Reflect on the implications of new technology on film, games, and animation in society
- Connect theoretical concepts like form, style, and genre to practical execution
- Use understanding of human perception to work with creative media
- Develop observational drawing skills
General Competence:
- Trace and describe the history of moving images as part of wider art and media history
- Articulate the practical, social, and ethical implications of storytelling in contemporary and historical contexts
In addition to the semester fee and curriculum literature, it is assumed that the student has a laptop computer at his/her disposal.
Mandatory
Theory-based lectures, practical demonstrations, independent practical exercises.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Portfolio (MA) Individual (100/100)
- 3 works
Graded: Pass/Fail
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one’s own answer, is considered cheating.
Course language
English
Credits
5
Study location
Levanger
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2026
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course coordinator
