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BK1202

Artistic Experiment

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Works

About

About the course

Course content

In this course the student will begin immersing into a contemporary artistic practice through participation in the first-year show, group interaction and independent or collaborative projects. Students will focus on manifesting artistic projects in various ways with an emphasis on collaboration.

Experiences from the first year show will be discussed, processed and evaluated together with peers and supervisors and lead to new projects.

The coursework is based on experimentation, development, and reflection through artistic practice, related research and growing competence, which is at the core of the BFA programme.

From the very beginning, students are encouraged to develop an artistic practice in collaboration with fellow students and in dialogue with supervisors. Presenting, exhibiting or performing work is a central part of their learning.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course the student will:

  • have a deeper knowledge of contemporary art theory and discourse.
  • have begun developing a critical language to discuss art.
  • experiment with and evaluate different methods, media and materials to build competence within the artistic practice.
  • show and present artistic work and engage with collective artistic working methods.

Learning methods and activities

Participation in technical and thematic courses and collaborative projects.

Co-organising and realising the 1st year show including presentation of the work and interaction with peers and academic mentors in group settings.

Supervision with fellow students and supervisors.

Supervision is documented and documentation is exchanged between supervisors and students to support the student progression.

Interaction in group settings with fellow students and supervisors.

Formal evaluation (Progress Review): consists of delivery of documentation and written self-reflection delivered in Inspera, followed by an oral presentation at the end of term.

Participation in learning activities such as supervision, group interactions and course specific seminars and projects is mandatory.

Specific conditions

Approved compulsary assignments are valid in the current semester.

This course is offered to incoming exchange students and will be taught in English if necessary.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in course activities
  • Hand in riskassessment
  • Participation in the first-year exhibition

Further on evaluation

  • progress review: assessment of overall artistic development according to learning outcome.
  • documentation: Thorough audio/visual, essayistic, expositional or other forms of documentation, showcasing the digital transposition of practice, explored through craft, medium or action as form. The material is required to be submitted to Inspera.
  • written reflection of 1000 words summarising the artistic activities of the term and contextualising artistic practice and associated research, in relation to relevant perspectives. The text is required to be submitted to Inspera.
  • oral presentation of submitted materials. The oral presentation serves as adjusting oral assessment.

Postponed or re-examination will take place in the next exam period. In the case of a retake, the entire course must be repeated.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Fine Art (BBK)

Required previous knowledge

Approved completion of BK1151 Introduction to Fine Art Studies or another accredited fine art study program at another art education institution.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BK1201 15 sp Autumn 2019
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Fine Art

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Trondheim Academy of Fine Art

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Works
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Works
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment