Faculty of Art, Design and Drama
Brief outline of study programmes
Unless otherwise noted, language of instruction is Norwegian.
Bachelor programmes (3-year programmes):
- Bachelor Programme - Teacher Training in Art and Design
- Bachelor Programme in Drama and Theatre Communication
- Bachelor Programme in Art and Design
One Year Programmes (60 ECTS credits):
Drama and Theatre Communication, Design and Communication in Digital Media, Design and Dressmaking, Art and Design 1
Advanced Programmes (1-year programmes/60 ECTS credits):
Art and Design 2, Arts and Crafts, Art Therapy
Advanced Programmes (1/2-year programmes/30 ECTS credits):
Dramaturgy, Art of Storytelling, Acting with Masks, Theatre-In-Education,¨Theatre Directing - Amateur Actors
Master Programmes (2-year programmes/120 ECTS credits):
- Master Programme in Art and Design
- Master Programme in Duodji (Traditional Sami Handicraft)
Teacher training in Art and Design
The study programme is designed for training specialist teachers for primary, secondary and adult education. It also gives qualifications for working in other subjects of related cultural activities with both children and adults. Aesthetic and creative craftsmanship is a central element of the study programme. In addition to the studies in art, craft, and design, other vital aspects of the degree programme are education theory, supervised work placement and art and design education.
Drama and Theatre Communication
The study programme aims at developing creative talents and skills, and gives insight into drama pedagogy, the theory of theatre, and expression form and interplay. The degree qualifies for working with drama and theatre in schools and society at large. Central topics are: drama and theatre communication, dramaturgy, the art of storytelling, acting with masks. In the third year, the students can specialise in theatre-in-education, stage directory, storytelling or acting with masks, art and design, or design and communication.
Art and Design
The study programme provides basic knowledge in art and design and 2- and 3-dimentional activity. Drawing, photo and ICT is used for the development, testing and presentations of creative processes and ideas. The study programme has practical and aesthetic work as the core of the learning process. In the third year, the students specialise in Design and Communication in Digital Medias or in Drama and Theatre Communication. More specialities are under development.
Master Programme in Art and Design, Master Programme in Duodji
The study programmes provide specialist knowledge and training for the individual student in various creative activities such as; planning, execution and assessment of current work-programmes in art, craft and design subjects. Additionally, they emphasise central scientific theories, using research orientated-problems and methods connected to the field of study.
The study programme has three main components:
- Aesthetics
- Research, Analysis and Science Theory
- Pedagogy and Didactics
Workshops for international students
In the autumn semester workshops such as textile printing, painting/drawing, sculpture, graphics/non-toxic graphics, design and weaving, tapestry weaving, and drama are offered. The workshops are set up for the faculty’s own students and for international students. Most workshops run for four to six weeks, where the students work on their own projects. Language of instruction is Norwegian. However, international students will be given basic explanations and guidance in English. Professional and technical discussions with the teachers are in English.