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MGLU4207

Arts and Crafts. Exploring Materials and Techniques in Workshops

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

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

The subject mainly consists of independently creative R&D work with a self-selected topic and guidance related to this. Literature studies in a self-selected syllabus and lectures. Reflection related to the process from idea to finished product.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has specialized knowledge of the self-chosen topic, both theoretical knowledge, material technical and formal aesthetics
  • will contribute to specialized knowledge of how the self-chosen topic relates to subject tradition in both academic and subject didactic contexts.

Skills

The student

  • has techniques, materials and tools that are relevant to the self-chosen topic at an advanced level
  • has both craftsmanship and formal aesthetics
  • can make independent searches for relevant knowledge, skills, theory, and sources of inspiration for the self-chosen topic

General competence

The student can

  • work systematically and independently with a limited problem, and apply academic knowledge and aesthetic judgment at an advanced level-expressing through his / her own practical creative work and use relevant subject terminology both verbally and in writing at an advanced level

Learning methods and activities

The program will consist of an exchange between one's own creative work, meeting with the visual and graphic arts, theoretical studies and excursions. Reflection on one's own and others' exploration of materials and techniques is central. The students will work with academic and current issues. Documentation of work processes must be done through logs.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory Coursework

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities:

  • A project outline of a research and development work where they describe a systematic research which will be carried out in materials and techniques in the workshop.
  • Participation in seminar where the student will present the project for fellow students and supervisors, and give constructive response to fellow students.
  • supervision
  • excursions

Work requirements are assessed with approved / not approved. Work requirements must be approved before students can take the exam.

Assessment form:

The examination consists of:

  • An exhibition of practical work
  • A video presenting parts of the research.

The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Candidate must have successfully passed Arts and Crafts 1 and completed Arts and Crafts 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.

Course materials

The final syllabus is published on Blackboard before the start of the program.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical examination and Work
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Work
Weighting 49/100 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment
Practical examination
Weighting 51/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Work
Weighting 49/100 Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment
Practical examination
Weighting 51/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 1 semesters Exam system Inspera Assessment