Arts and Crafts. Exploring Materials and Techniques in Workshops

• The subject mainly consists of independently R&D work with a self-selected topic and guidance related to this.
• Literature studies in a self-selected syllabus and lectures.
• Reflection related to the process from idea to finished product.

Knowledge

The student

• has specialized knowledge of the self-chosen topic, both theoretical knowledge, material technical and formal aesthetics
• will contribute to specialized knowledge of how the self-chosen topic relates to subject tradition in both academic and subject didactic contexts.

Skills

The student

• has techniques, materials and tools that are relevant to the self-chosen topic at an advanced level
• has both craftsmanship and formal aesthetics
• can make independent searches for relevant knowledge, skills, theory, and sources of inspiration for the self-chosen topic

General competence

The student can

• work systematically and independently with a limited problem, and apply academic knowledge and aesthetic judgment at an advanced level-expressing through his / her own practical creative work and use relevant subject terminology both verbally and in writing at an advanced level

The program will consist of an exchange between one's own creative work, meeting with the visual and graphic arts, theoretical studies and excursions. Reflection on one's own and others' exploration of materials and techniques is central. The students will work with academic and current issues. Documentation of work processes must be done through logs.