BCA401V Artistic Expression and Practice 1 - Visual Art

Contents and structure

Through this course you will gain experience with varied working methods, different materials and techniques relevant for working with visual art, crafts and design (visual art). The course emphasizes practical work and working in the studio is a central part of this course. Your competence will be developed through practical training and experience of working through a creative process using aesthetical learning methods. Visual art didactics is an integrated part of this course. 

Learning Outcome

Knowledge 

The student: 

• Has knowledge of relevant materials, techniques and tools 
• Has basic knowledge of how to handle and maintain tools and materials
• Has knowledge of current copyright, privacy and source criticism rules also using image and other visual resources

Skills

The student: 

• Can use techniques for visual expression
• Can use technology and digital tools in working with visual art and crafts
• Can use drawing both as a language and as a tool for working in a creative process.

​General competence

The student: 

• Can begin to understand how visual creative work can challenge one’s senses, engage emotions, demands concentration and activates the body. 
• Has insight into how the choice of materials, working methods and topics contribute to recycling, maintenance and consideration for the environment. 

Entry requirements

BCA301V

Teaching methods

Workshops, seminars, lectures, practical work in the studio, both individual and group-based work.

Compulsory learning activities

Material costs for this course 300NOK. 

• Compulsory attendance is a requirement for parts of this course, which parts this is will be presented in the plan for each semester. 
• An oral presentation
• A written assignment

Assessment

Practical exam with documentation.

Grading scale A - F.