Norwegian Folk Art Workshop Studies

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Content:

This is a 30-ECTS programme aimed at students who have completed Norwegian Folk Art I and Norwegian Folk Art II, and who wish to gain competence in working with a new material and learn a new craft. Students may choose between wood, metal or textiles. Students will gain knowledge and skills by working with the design of objects based on local design culture. Through theory and practice students will reach a comprehensive understanding of local folk art.
Programme courses:
Free choice of theme for examination piece
Decoration
Design and Function
Materials and Techniques

Teaching and learning methods:

The teaching comprises lectures, project work, individual workshop supervision, seminar courses and study trips. The teaching is generally on fixed weekdays, but may be more frequent during some periods. The programme includes an obligatory study trip of a longer duration.

Careers / further study:

Several of the graduates from the Department of Folk Culture at Rauland are now employed in teaching positions in various kinds of schools, and some combine this with careers in the field of the Arts. Depending on which specialisation was chosen as part of their degree, graduates may find careers as mediators in the cultural sector, folk music curators or handicraft consultants etc. The programme gives access to the international network of folk musicians and folk artists and may open for future careers. This programme may be combined with other higher education programmes within the cultural sphere, or form a part of the 4-year

General Teacher Education and a BA degree. The programme qualifies for admission to MA Traditional Norwegian Arts.