The coursework component consists of 20 ECTS in joint courses and 10 ECTS in project-specific courses. At least 20 ECTS must be at the doctoral level.

Joint coursework (20 ECTS)
The joint coursework is offered through the Norwegian Artistic Research School. The courses offered through the research school will be held as session-based seminars. Courses in methods, reflection, documentation, ethics, communication and project development will be offered. Participation in the research school is compulsory for candidates at the PhD-programme.

Project-specific courses (10 ECTS)
The project-specific training can be adapted to the candidate’s project. Relevant courses are suggested by the candidate and supervisor together, and approved by the candidate’s home faculty on the recommendation of the Programme Board. Courses at the Master level are only approved if they have particular relevance to the project.

Examples of courses at NTNU that can be part of the project-specific component:
LOS8033 Doing Research with the Arts as Methodological Practice (5 sp), ILU, SU 
ESTET8863 Arts Based Research Methodology. Practice-Led Research: Discipline Research and Ways of Human Knowledge (5 sp), HF 
KULT8851 Theories of Science (10 sp), HF 

Other relevant courses locally, nationally and internationally can also be part of the coursework component if approved by the Programme Board and the Faculty.