Course - Arts and Crafts. Exploring Materials and Techniques in Workshops - MGLU4207
Arts and Crafts. Exploring Materials and Techniques in Workshops
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
- The subject mainly consists of independently 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
The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.
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 written report related to the research.
- A video presenting parts of the research.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as a support tool, for example for idea development and structuring, but its use must be clearly described in an answer. Text, images or other content generated by AI should not be used directly in the answer, but should be used critically in your own independent work.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed primary school teacher training up to and including the 4th grade.
Required previous knowledge
Completed KH1 and KH2.
Course materials
The final syllabus is published on Canvas before the start of the program.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education