Learning outcome
Master's degree programme, 2 years, Trondheim
Fine Art
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
- has acquired the knowledge to develop their own artistic research practice in a well-informed and independent way
- has a thorough knowledge of methods, epistemologies and theories of artistic research in the contemporary art world
- has knowledge of entrepreneurial strategies, project-based initiatives and cultural policy frameworks relevant to artistic practice
- understands innovation and sustainability as dimensions of contemporary artistic practice and societal engagement
- can situate their artistic practice in the wider context of contemporary art theory and artistic research methods
- can critically reflect on artistic practice in relation to the traditions, tendencies and potentials of international contemporary art, and on this basis recognise and analyse emerging roles of contemporary art in society
Skills
- is capable of developing an advanced practice and concrete projects with regard to their conceptual development, production, implementation, presentation and communication
- is able to initiate and shape collaborative projects across sectors, including fundraising, budgeting, and partnership development.
- can explore, test and implement relevant exhibition and dissemination formats, including experimental and process-based presentations
- is able to apply networking and leadership skills to build professional ecosystems and navigate institutional, cultural and policy contexts
- can identify, formulate and address problems in artistic research and production in original, innovative and critical ways
General competencies
- has an in-depth understanding of the epistemologies, methodologies and ethics of artistic research
- is able to initiate and implement cross-disciplinary collaborations and communicate the value of artistic practice to specialists and broader publics
- can develop and sustain a professional artistic profile grounded in critical inquiry, experimentation and societal relevance
- is capable of navigating complex institutional, cultural and economic contexts, and translating artistic ideas into viable and socially engaged projects
- demonstrates the creative confidence to act as an independent practitioner and contributor within local and international artistic and interdisciplinary environments