Course content

The course provides individually tailored instruction within the student’s own craft discipline, with strong emphasis on independent work, reflection, and planning. The focus is on practical craft execution and technique, craft-specific themes, tools and materials, among other aspects.

The course emphasizes in-depth study of clearly delimited aspects of the craft discipline. During the semester, students are required to participate in organized sessions and complete a practical project.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course, the candidate:

• Has knowledge of basic traditional tools, craft techniques, and procedures within their own craft discipline related to the semester theme
• Has knowledge of overarching craft and building traditions at the national and/or regional/local level

Skills

Upon completion of the course, the candidate:

• Can use basic traditional tools, materials, craft techniques, and procedures in the practice of their own craft discipline
• Can work purposefully and independently, both alone and in collaboration with others
• Can assess the content and execution of their own work and that of others within their craft discipline
• Can reflect on their own practice of tradition, level of execution, and further development of skills through systematic practice
• Can present and explain techniques and solutions to others, orally and through demonstration

General Competence

Upon completion of the course, the candidate:

• Can plan and carry out varied work tasks and projects within their field of specialization over time, both independently and as part of a group
• Can use various types of relevant sources in their work

Learning methods and activities

Practical, project-based work conducted at a designated learning arena, with professional supervision and reporting of completed work. The work may also include, to varying degrees, independent work, excursions, fieldwork, placements, or work seminars.

Learning Arena Activities

Through participation and instruction under supervision at a learning arena, students shall acquire broad and versatile insight into practical work within traditional building crafts. The learning arenas are external institutions with which NTNU has established formal agreements.

Students will be assigned to learning arenas based on their craft background and place of residence and will work on a project addressing a clearly defined theme related to their craft discipline.

The course is one of several courses within the category Specialized Practical Training, and its content may vary from year to year and between craft disciplines. The courses are project-based, and the structure must be adapted to the prior knowledge of the specific student group, the projects available at the learning arena, and the specialized expertise of the supervisors involved.

In cooperation with supervisors and with support from NTNU, the learning arenas shall prepare a discipline-specific teaching plan and project plan, which must be approved by NTNU.

Supervisors working at the learning arena may be either employed by or contracted by the learning arena. All supervisors must be approved by NTNU.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory active participation in practical work
• Obligatory written report

Required previous knowledge

Applicants must have general university admission certification and a relevant trade or journeyman’s certificate, or equivalent competence. Applicants without general university admission certification may apply on the basis of prior learning and relevant experience.

Course materials

Adapted to the individual project plan. Materials and tools are provided by the learning arena. Objects produced by the student as part of the practical training remain the property of the institution, unless otherwise specifically agreed with the student.