BA Visual Art & Design

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Art & Culture

Location:

Notodden

Level:

BA Visual Art & Design

Duration:

3 year(s)

ECTS:

180

Stay abroad:

3-6 months of the programme can be studied abroad. We have agreements with institutions in Scandinavia, and are broadening these to other parts of Europe. Indiviual agreements are possible.

Programme code:

220441

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• Curriculum
• Course List

Content:

This programme provides basic skills in visual communication and design. Creative work and practical problem solving are important elements. Students will learn skills in aesthetic work, and acquire knowledge of product development and aesthetic theory. Knowledge of communication, art and design-history will provide students with a basis for reflection and the ability to impart such knowledge to others; students will also gain a critical perspective of their own work. The first year of study is common to all students. During the course of the second year, greater emphasis will be placed on individual choices. During the third year, students will create their own subject profile by selecting specialised courses.
Year 1
Image Creation, Design, Picture Theory and Analysis (35 ECTS)
Arts and Design Culture, Aesthetic Theory and Facilitation (15 ECTS)
Specialised subject (10 ECTS)
Year 2
Design, Design Theory and Analysis. Picture Creation Business and IT (40 ECTS). Student Business (20 ECTS).
Year 3
Students may choose between the following specialised courses:
Design and Technology (60 ECTS)
Digital Photography and Visual Communication (60 ECTS)
Clay and Ceramics (60 ECTS)
Metalwork (60 ECTS)
Drawing and Images (60 ECTS)
Textiles Design (60 ECTS)
Creative Woodwork (60 ECTS)
Students may also choose relevant subjects from the other faculties at Telemark University College, or at other university colleges or universities. Telemark University College must approve the subject choice in order to approve the BA degree.

Teaching and learning methods:

Theory and reflection will be related to the students’ own original work through supervised workshop sessions. The programme consists of lectures, demonstrations, seminars, group work, project work and visual presentations. The arrangement of exhibitions and other cultural initiatives in schools and the local community will form an integral part of the programme. Contact will be made with relevant companies and workshops in connection with practical exercises and work experience.

Careers / further study:

The programme provides a good basis for the graduate’s own creative work, product development, the facilitation of knowledge in public and private institutions, and consultation services where there is a requirement for aesthetic competence. If graduates have also completed a postgraduate teaching programme they will be qualified to teach in schools. The programme also provides qualification for admission to MA Art and Design Education.