This is a one-year programme of further study. We attempt to adopt elements from folk culture into a present day context in order to create good contemporary products. The programme has two main components. The common component is a continuation of the foundation programme in folk art which will provide students with experience and insight into the creative processes of folk art, the mediation of cultural and traditional material and research and development work. In the specialisation component, students may choose between design or product development in wood, textiles or metal.
Elective courses for specialisation component:
Design: wood, metal or textiles
Main courses in the common component:
Subject Didactics
Research and Development Methods
The programme mainly consists of workshop practice. In addition it includes lectures and project work. Two weeks are set aside for obligatory work experience in a handicrafts business, a creative/design business, applied art workshop or museum etc. This programme and Folk Music II share a joint study trip to a European country.
General Teacher Education and a BA degree. The programme qualifies for admission to MA Traditional Norwegian Arts.
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