Curriculum for the Master's programme in Design Masterstudium i design 120 credits Adopted by the Academy Board (18/12/12) Amended by the dean (06/08/13) (17/06/14) (15/12/14) Table of contents: PART 1...2 1.1. BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAMME...2 1.2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY...2 1.2.1. Master's programme...2 1.2.2. The programme of study's areas of specialization...3 1.2.3. The programme of study qualifies for:...3 1.3. ADMISSION...4 1.4. LEARNING OUTCOMES...4 1.5. STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION...5 1.5.1. Programme structure...5 1.5.2. Exchange...5 1.6. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS...6 1.7. ASSESSMENT...6 1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE...7 PART 2...8 2.1. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE 1ST YEAR OF STUDY...8 2.1.1. Theory and method...8 2.1.2. Specialization 1: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design...9 2.1.3. Specialization 1: Graphic Design and Illustration... 10 2.1.4. Specialization 1: Fashion Design and Costume Design... 12 2.1.5. Specialization 2: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design... 13 2.1.6. Specialization 2: Graphic Design and Illustration... 14 2.1.7. Specialization 2: Fashion and Costume Design... 15 2.1.8. Entrepreneurship... 17 2.2. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE 2ND YEAR OF STUDY... 18 2.2.1. Pre-project... 18 2.2.2. Master Degree Project... 19 1
PART 1 1.1. Brief outline of the programme Name of programme Programme code Leads to qualification Duration of study 2 years - full time Credits 120 Languages of instruction Norwegian /English Master in Design with specialization in: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design Fashion design and Costume Design Graphic Design and Illustration MADE Master's Degree with specialization in one of the subject areas Interior Architecture and Furniture Design Fashion design and Costume Design Graphic Design and Illustration 1.2. Brief description of the programme of study 1.2.1. Master's programme The Master in Design programme educates designers with in-depth professional knowledge, methodological skills and professional competence for performance of the profession. The Master in Design programme is a 2-year professionally oriented programme that offers research preparation with specialization in: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design Fashion Design and/or Costume Design Graphic Design and Illustration The Department of Design educates independent designers who are thoughtful, creative, active professionals with expertise in design that enables them to meet the society's needs for relevant and innovative solutions, modes of expression and forms of working. The design programmes at the department are based on a humanistic visual arts tradition and emphasise solutions that contribute to the society's diversity and total quality in both a local and a global context. The Master in Design programme is a project-based programme of study that involves an interaction between professional praxis and critical reflection. The programme puts emphasis on open, experimental design processes and provides praxis-oriented development of design competence. With a basis in the areas of specialization, the programme provides great opportunities for multi-disciplinary professional approaches. The programme of study is well-suited to socially aware and committed applicants who are able to reason and tackle practical, abstract and conceptual problems. The programme attaches great importance to the student's independence, motivation and perseverance. The program is designed for students who only speak English and all courses and academic choices can be implemented without proficiency in Norwegian. The programme is based on the department's research and development work in the field of design. 2
1.2.2. The programme of study's areas of specialization Interior Architecture and Furniture Design This specialization has a visual arts approach to the design of interior architecture and furniture. The student's own competence, experience and intuition are the basis for developing a personal, experimental and critical attitude. In the specialization, emphasis is placed on the independent development of ideas, academic reflection, insight, socially aware commitment and conceptual thinking, which can challenge and serve the society in new ways. Various topics and concepts are discussed and developed academically through group work and individual, practical and theoretical programmes of study, which are further related to the student's own project topic. The student selects a project topic within the area of specialization, explores it in a socially relevant and historical context and develops it conceptually and practically into a Master Degree Project. Within the framework of his/her own project topic, the student has an opportunity to do boundary-breaking, interdisciplinary work in the institutes at the National Academy of the Arts that focus broadly design, visual arts and stagecraft. The National Academy of the Arts has a full-scale interior architecture laboratory and advanced digital and material-based workshops. Fashion Design and Costume Design Specialization in fashion design and costume design provides knowledge about the design of clothing that meets various users' needs, ranging from unique theatrical production to a more general use of clothing from a social and cultural perspective. In the Master's programme, the student works mainly within one of the areas: fashion or costume design. Each area facilitates specialised programmes of study in a number of fields that require special expertise. Graphic Design and Illustration In the specialization in graphic design and illustration, the subjects' possibilities and potential are examined and discussed through experimental research, both through practical projects and academic reflection. The programme is arranged with a high degree of professional independence. The students are given time to do research making simultaneous use of their own approach and a professional approach, where they are given academic criticism from the faculty and their fellow students. Through theoretical instruction, personal guidance and plenary discussions, key academic and social topics are covered, and these are related to the individual's own practical experience. An important dimension is systematic and analytical thinking and process-oriented praxis, and importance is attached to developing the student's ability to put his/her own work in a social context. Innovative thinking is encouraged, and boundary-breaking projects are valued. The programme educates students who can take a clear position as future leading practitioners. The programme puts emphasis on challenging the academic discipline and setting the agenda for the future academic discourse. 1.2.3. The programme of study qualifies for: The Master in Design programme trains qualified practitioners in specialised areas of design for independent performance of their profession at a high level of competence, provides the society with advanced expertise and contributes to the further development of existing knowledge in the fields of design. Graduate designers are qualified to lead design projects and to function as a free and independent agenda setter for new solutions and approaches to design. The programme provides full-fledged professional knowledge, qualifies for admission to the Norwegian Artistic Research Programme as well as a possible further education at the PhD level. 3
1.3. Admission The target group for the programme is applicants who want to further develop themselves academically through a profession-oriented programme of specialization or who want a preparatory programme for research in design and their areas of specialization. The Master's programme builds on a 3-year Bachelor's degree (180 credits) in design or an equivalent education that includes design studies of at least 120 credits related and relevant to the specialization that is applied for. Applicants with a lesser scope of design and/or design-related subjects in the degree can also apply for admission if they document that through practical experience they have the equivalent scope and level relative to the specialization for which they apply. Proficiency in English is required. The application shall consist of a completely filled out application form. The following shall accompany the application: Curriculum Vitae An explanation of the choice of area of specialization: either Interior Architecture, Furniture Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fashion or Costume Design. A description of a topic within the chosen area of specialization that the applicant would like to develop towards a Master's project. A portfolio with visual and written documentation of professional competence in the area of specialization for which she/he is applying and the professional basis for the chosen project. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the above-mentioned information they furnish and their potential for development in the design area. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of: prior education and experience professional background as a basis for the development of a project during the programme of study ability to identify, formulate and limit a project topic and the ability to explain its professional relevance The applicants may be summoned to an interview. Link to the entrance examination and application form 1.4. Learning outcomes On completing the programme of study, students shall be able to: develop, lead and carry out a comprehensive design project with original content at a high professional level demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the field of design and the use of materials and technologies within the chosen area of specialization employ advanced knowledge about methods and processes in connection with the implementation of a design project demonstrate the ability to reflect on his/her own work in relation to theory, the work of others and contemporary design practices discus and reflect upon professional design problems' ethical and social contexts, relevance and consequences discuss, document, explain and communicate his/her own practices - visually, orally, in writing or in some other way, to both professional persons and the general public relate his/her own work to features of development and renewal within relevant professional praxis and forms of working demonstrate professional independence, innovation and creativity while guiding his/her own learning and continuous professional development plan, manage and complete a work situation that is open, unpredictable and complex. 4
1.5. Structure and implementation The Master's programme is built up in an interaction between a common core part, the area of specialization and the student's own project. The scope of the studies and/or workload in each course is described in terms of credits. 60 credits are equivalent to one year of full-time study. One credit is equivalent to 25 to 30 hours of actual work for the student. Actual work hours include teacher-directed instruction, lectures, written assignments, seminars, independent studies, etc. Some courses may use a lot of teacher-directed instruction, whereas other courses require students to do more independent work. The courses in the first year develop a broad, in-depth competence in the area of specialization and the project topic. Professional praxis is linked to theory, methods and social context. The programme's second year consists of the development and completion of the Master Degree Project. 1.5.1. Programme structure Overview of all courses, including credits: Year of study Code Course name Credits 1. DE501 Theory and method 15 1. One of the following three courses: 1. DE511 Specialization 1: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design 15 1. DE512 Specialization 1: Graphic Design and Illustration 15 1. DE513 Specialization 1: Fashion and Costume Design 15 1. One of the following three courses: 1. DE521 Specialization 2: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design 25 1. DE522 Specialization 2: Graphic Design and Illustration 25 1. DE523 Specialization 2: Fashion and Costume Design 25 1. DE502 Entrepreneurship 5 Total credits for 1st year of study 60 Year of study Cod e 2. DE5 2. 40 DE5 50 Course name Credits Pre-project 15 Master Degree Project 45 Total credits for 2nd year of study 60 See part 2, pp. 7-19 for course descriptions. 1.5.2. Exchange The Oslo National Academy of the Arts facilitates student exchanges with other educational institutions. The students in the Master in Design programme can take part in an exchange as part of the 2nd semester of the first year. Updated information about the application process and the National Academy of the Arts' exchange agreements may be found at www.khio.no. 5
1.6. Teaching and learning methods The teaching in the programme is grounded in art-, research- and experience-based knowledge and is closely tied to the professional development in the Department of Design. The programme of study is project-based, where the project topic at the time of admission is of key importance. The project topic is refined and further developed throughout the programme of study in cooperation with a supervisor and forms the basis for the Master Degree Project. The programme of study includes teacher-directed instruction, supervision and independent work. The forms of working may include courses, studio work, lectures, a syllabus, workshops, excursions, reviews, presentations and both individual and group exhibitions, assignments and projects. The programme of study requires a high degree of independence and willingness to specialise for relatively long periods of time in professional questions. The student is assigned a principal supervisor for the Master Degree Project. A contract is signed that specifies the Master Degree Project's working title, work schedule as well as the time allotted for supervision and the rights and duties of students and supervisor(s). The contract shall be signed by the dean, student and supervisor(s). Studio-based supervision is a key part of the instruction. The coursework requirements for the programme of study include: submitted work, portfolios, presentations, syllabus completion of all assigned tasks in each course by the scheduled deadlines for submission active participation in compulsory instruction at least 80% attendance Further information about requirements is included in the course descriptions. There may be opportunities for field trips in Norway and abroad during the programme of study. Regulations on absences and leaves are specified in the 'Forskrift om studiene ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo' ('Regulations on studies at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts'). 1.7. Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the individual course. The courses are assessed on the basis of the learning outcomes that have been set for each individual course. Forms of assessment may consist of presentations, exhibitions, continuous reviews, tests, written work, portfolios The courses are assessed in a collaboration among the course coordinator, internal teacher and external teacher. The Master Degree Project is assessed by one external examiner and two internal examiners. All courses in the first year of study must be passed in order to begin the second year. All courses in the programme are assessed by the awarding of either a pass or a fail grade. Further information about the forms of assessment is presented in the course descriptions. The 'Forskrift om studiene ved Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo' ('Regulations on studies at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts') includes further provisions about assessment and exams. 6
1.8. Quality assurance The Oslo National Academy of the Arts has systems to ensure and further develop the quality of all parts of the education. Students are important contributors to this work, in part by their participation in student evaluations and the annual Learning Environment Survey. 7
PART 2 2.1. Course descriptions for the 1st year of study 2.1.1. Theory and method Teori og metode Brief outline of the course Credits 15 Course code DE501 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 1st semester Prerequisites Admission to Master in Design Pass/fail Language of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course This course presents a number of theories and methods that are relevant to design research, professional praxis and the completion of comprehensive design projects. This provides a basis for critical reflection by indicating the design work's place in: social context design thinking debate/discourse design research method and process communication and presentation of results interdisciplinary cooperation The course provides a basis for contextualising the theme of the student's own project. The course consists of a number of introductory workshops that combine practical forms of working with theory, and an interdisciplinary project with a focus on design methods and context under the topic of "socially responsible design". Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall be able to: put the subject of design, professional praxis and the theme of his/her own project in a theoretical, research and social perspective choose among a number of design methods and techniques in order to formulate and deal with professional questions as well as carry out analytical, creative and comprehensive design processes. discuss, document and present his/her own design work visually, materially, in writing and orally participate in and complete a design project in an interdisciplinary team that places and clarifies his/her own praxis in a broader professional design context use his/her own professional praxis in the completion of interdisciplinary design work 8
Teaching and learning methods Teaching is conducted in workshops with theoretical and practical work, along with projects with lectures, individual and group supervision and self-study. Coursework requirements: workshop: attendance at specified times, submission of practical work at specified deadlines project: compulsory participation at specified times for teamwork, excursions, discussion fora, instruction and supervision. Submission and presentation of design work (written, visual, material, oral) at specified deadlines the student's own project topic: reflection on and/or revision topic based on the matter learned in the course Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the courses. The student's work in the course is assessed on the basis of a workshop and a project. Course assessments are made by the course coordinator. The form of assessment is pass/fail. 2.1.2. Specialization 1: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design Spesialisering 1: Interiørarkitektur og møbeldesign Brief outline of the course Credits 15 Course code DE511 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 1st semester Prerequisites Admission to Master in Design Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course In this course, various theories and abstract concepts are discussed and analysed and likewise the development of concepts. These are specified, interpreted and employed to solve practical problems in an interior architecture and furniture design context. The student relates a chosen problem to an academic topic through a self-selected, experimental, practical specialization project. The course also emphasises observation, analysis, interpretation and reflection. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: have the competence to derive abstractions from, discuss and specify concepts and to develop them into professional problems master the further development of ideas for the conceptual, specific design of interiors, furniture and objects be able to independently employ relevant architecture and design theory and methods for observation, analysis, development of ideas and reflection 9
be able to critically examine, reflect upon and explain his/her own and other people's work and communicate this to professional circles and to the general public demonstrate in-depth knowledge about and skills in materials, technologies and design in the fields of interior architecture and furniture design Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included. Coursework requirements: submission and/or presentation of course assignment that shall include practical work and a written reflection with relevance to his/her own topic for the Master's programme compulsory participation (at least 80% attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews project topic: reflection on and/or revision of a project topic based on the subject matter learned in the course Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, models, portfolio and written reflection The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and other internal and/or external lecturers. 2.1.3. Specialization 1: Graphic Design and Illustration Spesialisering 1: Grafisk design og illustrasjon Brief outline of the course Credits 15 Course code DE512 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 1st semester Prerequisites Admission to Master in Design Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course Specialization 1 consists of 4 parts and forms the academic basis for specialization in graphic design and illustration. Part 1: Critical professional praxis The students work with a critical attitude to their own praxis. Short projects are carried out, which are analysed and critically discussed. The students are trained to assess their own and others' work on the basis of critical professional methodological approaches. 10
Part 2: Storytelling The students work on storytelling in graphic design and illustration. Important theory in the field is studied and various experiments are conducted in the telling of specific stories. The students also examine historical and contemporary examples of storytelling in specific academic fields. Part 3: Information gathering and research The students work on methods for gathering and processing information and visual material. Through searches in archives, book collections, etc., the students learn how to find materials for their own projects. Based on the gathered material, the students work on presentation and communication. Emphasis is given to the ways in which the material is transformed into graphic form and illustration. Emphasis is also given to the choice of media, form of presentation and the quality and details of craftsmanship. Part 4: The student's own project area The students work on examining and limiting their academic field of interest. By examining and analysing historical and contemporary examples, the students gather references that are set up against and in connection with their own praxis. The collection is analysed and critically assessed and presented and discussed in the study group. In addition, the student works on his/her own professional praxis and explores various materials, techniques and modes of expression. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills in design and the use of materials and technologies within the chosen area of specialization have the competence to be able to critically assess his/her own and others' work have the competence to find, define and limit a field of interest and gather relevant information in connection with this be able to transform gathered materials into a specific academic presentation be able to critically examine, reflect upon and explain his/her own work in relation to the work of others and communicate this to professionals and the general public Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included in the course. Coursework requirements: submission and/or presentation of practical work communicated in a systematic way together with a reflection-based portfolio compulsory participation (at least 80% attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews project topic: reflection on and/or revision of a project topic based on the subject matter learned in the course Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, and a reflection-based portfolio The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and internal or external lecturers. 11
2.1.4. Specialization 1: Fashion Design and Costume Design Spesialisering 1: Klesdesign og kostymedesign Brief outline of the course Credits 15 Course code DE513 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 1st semester Prerequisites Admission to Master in Design Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course Specialization 1 is divided into two parts. The student's own project area The students work on examining and testing their academic field of interest with emphasis on professional praxis and exploration of materials, techniques and modes of expression. This is related to information gathering of references that link the student's own praxis to academic traditions and contemporary times. Project The student links a chosen problem to an academic topic through an experimental project. Emphasis is placed on method and process, materialization, documentation and reflection. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills in design and the use of materials and technologies within fashion design and costume design have the expertise to be able to critically assess his/her own and others' work be able to critically examine, reflect upon and explain his/her own and other people's work and communicate this both internally in the programmes of study and to the general public Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included in the course. Coursework requirements: submission and/or presentation of practical work communicated in a systematic way together with a reflection-based portfolio processes and results are presented in interim reviews and a final presentation compulsory participation (at least 80% attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews project topic: reflection on and/or revision of a project topic based on the subject matter learned in the course. Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. 12
Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, models and a reflection-based portfolio The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and other internal and/or external lecturers. 2.1.5. Specialization 2: Interior Architecture and Furniture Design Spesialisering 2: Interiørarkitektur og møbeldesign Brief outline of the course Credits 25 Course code DE521 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 2nd semester Prerequisites Passed Specialization 1 Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course Specialization 2 is a two-part course and builds further on Specialization 1. Part 1: Context The course is preparatory for the student's choice of a Master Degree project. The course deals with general topics such as transformation, inclusive design and sustainability and recycling in an interior architectural and furniture design context. These topics are discussed in connection with academic concepts such as functionality, flexibility, quality and materiality. The student relates the chosen problem to a self-chosen, experimental specialization project in one of the topics. Part 2: Professionalism The course prepares the student for independent activity as a practitioner in the fields of interior architecture and furniture design. The student is introduced to relevant profession-oriented issues and scenarios that are discussed and interpreted. The course gives the student time and opportunity to explore a design area that is relevant to the student's specialization. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: be able to put his/her own subject in a broader social context be able to relate his/her own subject to relevant concepts such as transformation and inclusive design be able to explore and maintain sustainability in the use of materials in his/her own work demonstrate professional independence and control of his/her own learning be able to relate his/her own design work to relevant professional praxis Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included. A praxis period of 6-8 weeks' duration in a professional business activity or a study tour relevant to the student's course of specialization may be included as a part of the course. During part 2, the student further develops his/her ideas for the Master Degree Project. Emphasis is placed on ideas and formulation of goals and limits as well as interim plans for their implementation. 13
Coursework requirements: submission of a gathered and systematised status report as a basis for a project description for the Master Degree Project compulsory participation (at least 80 % attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews and either: submission and/or presentation of course assignment part II that shall include practical work and a written reflection with relevance to his/her own topic for the Master's programme or: agreed coursework requirements in the event of praxis, study elsewhere or a study tour Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, models and written reflection The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and other internal and/or external lecturers. 2.1.6. Specialization 2: Graphic Design and Illustration Spesialisering 2: Grafisk design og illustrasjon Brief outline of the course Credits 25 Course code DE522 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 2nd semester Prerequisites Passed Specialization 1 Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course Specialization 2 is a two-part course and builds further on Specialization 1. Part 1: Own expression The student works on his/her professional approach and own mode of expression. In a number of experiments and minor projects, the student's own mode of expression is explored. Through his/her own work, guidance and group discussions, the professional approach and personal mode of expression are further developed. The students both challenge their own praxis and work on refining their own mode of expression. Part 2: Own project On the basis of the experiences with information gathering and storytelling, the students shall work on a selfdefined theme and design a minor project within the fields of graphic design and illustration. Through the experiences from "Own approach" and "Own expression", the project is put in an academic context and is considered in relation to the work of others in the field. Through the experiences from "Critical professional praxis", the project's results are critically assessed both together with a supervisor and in the group. The student's own project shall be connected to a relevant professional network. 14
Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills in design and the use of materials and technologies within the chosen area of specialization have competence in critical assessment of his/her own professional approach and own mode of expression have further developed his/her professional approach and own mode of expression through experimentation, assessment and discussion be able to plan and complete a self-defined project be able to assess and discuss a project alone and in a group Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included in the course. The student has an opportunity for 6-8 weeks of practical experience in a professional business activity or a study tour relevant to the student's course of specialization. Study elsewhere and plans for a study tour and/or field work must be approved by a person with academic responsibility before it commences. Coursework requirements: submission and/or presentation of practical work communicated in a systematic way together with a reflection-based portfolio compulsory participation (at least 80 % attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews project topic: reflection on and/or revision of a project topic based on the subject matter learned in the course Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, and a reflection-based portfolio The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and other internal and/or external lecturers. 2.1.7. Specialization 2: Fashion and Costume Design Spesialisering 2: Klesdesign og kostymedesign Brief outline of the course Credits 25 Course code DE523 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 2nd semester Prerequisites Passed Specialization 1 Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design 15
Brief description of the course Specialization 2 builds further on Specialization 1. This course gives the student time and an opportunity to explore various aspects of specialization and the project topic and to gain practical experience from national and international professionally oriented activity. The course includes a survey of knowledge about professional partners and suppliers. The course facilitates specialization and the preparation of the upcoming work on the Master Degree Project. Fashion: The student works on one or more actual and/or experimental design projects related to his/her project topic. Costume design: The student works toward a specific production. This project entails that the students work on communication through a presentation, an exhibition or a fashion show. This work is related to knowledge and reflection on social context, profession and professional praxis. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: be able to lead and complete a comprehensive design project with original content be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and skills in design and the use of materials and technologies within fashion and costume design be able to employ advanced knowledge about experimental methods and processes demonstrate the ability to reflect on his/her own work in relation to contemporary design practices have a knowledge about the ethical and social context of issues in the field of design be able to communicate their own praxis Teaching and learning methods Group instruction combined with individual supervision. Lectures, literature studies and practical work. Workshops and/or excursions may be included in the course. The student has an opportunity for 6-8 weeks of practical experience in a professional business activity or a study tour relevant to the student's course of specialization. Study elsewhere and plans for a study tour and/or field work must be approved by the professor with academic responsibility before it commences. Coursework requirements: submission and/or presentation of practical work communicated in a systematic way together with a reflection-based portfolio processes and results are presented in interim reviews and a final presentation compulsory participation (at least 80% attendance) in all agreed general meetings, lectures, excursions and reviews project topic: reflection on and/or revision of a project topic based on the subject matter learned in the course Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The course is assessed relative to the course's learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary in the course. They may consist of presentation, continuous review, practical work, models and a reflection-based portfolio The course is assessed as pass/fail by the course coordinator and other internal and/or external lecturers. 16
2.1.8. Entrepreneurship Entreprenørskap Brief outline of the course Credits 5 Course code DE502 Course level Master Course plan 1st year of study, 2nd semester Prerequisites Admission to Master in Design Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course This course deals with innovation, creative entrepreneurship and design as a profession and contemporary praxis. Design entrepreneurship involves the integration of ethics, social values and economic values in business models. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall: have a knowledge of contemporary professional praxis have a knowledge of the establishment of his/her own professional praxis be able to reflect upon and relate to the relationship between entrepreneurship, his/her own project and praxis be able to analyse and develop a value-based business model Teaching and learning methods Teaching is conducted in workshops with theory, lectures, and both individual and group tasks, individual and group supervision and self-study. The coursework requirements are: workshop: participation at specified times, submission of practical work at specified deadlines written and oral presentation of the student's own role as a designer and entrepreneur and of entrepreneurship in the student's own project Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the courses. The student's work in the course is assessed on the basis of a workshop, practical work and a written and oral presentation. Course assessments are made by the course coordinator. The course is assessed on a pass/fail scale. 17
2.2. Course descriptions for the 2nd year of study 2.2.1. Pre-project Forprosjekt Brief outline of the course Credits 15 Course code DE540 Course level Master Course plan 2nd year of study, 1st semester Prerequisites Passed 1st year of study Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course The pre-project is an adaptation of the student's own project area in the first year of the study to a project description for the Master Degree Project. In the project description, emphasis is placed on: the project: goals, concepts, issues and social relevance context: searches for information and gathering of sources and references practical work: experimentation, concept development, testing and surveys, technical information schedule: preparation of a schedule with a description of the main focus areas and methodological approach reflection: on the project related to design theory and professional praxis The pre-project develops into: communication of the project description with written, visual, material and oral documentation for the Master Degree Project together with a work schedule Learning outcomes On completing the course, students shall be able to: define a comprehensive design project with original content and the project's social context, relevance and consequences demonstrate knowledge about and skills in materials, technologies and design within a chosen specialization and/or project area draw up a work schedule for independent work on the design project and describe methods of design related to its completion explain a design project and/or give it a theoretical foundation in design theory, research and praxis describe and communicate his/her own design project - visually, orally, in writing or in some other way, to professionals show the ability to control and manage his/her own project Teaching and learning methods The project period is concluded with the submission of a project description with visual documentation for the Master Degree Project together with a work schedule. Teaching is conducted in theme workshops that relate theory and practical work, lectures, individual and group supervision and self-study. 18
A submitted project description shall include the following: written part: project description 2,500 words with pictures and a one-page project summary practical part: relevant professional background work presented in a suitable available form oral part: oral presentation work schedule: visualization in a suitable way Coursework requirements: workshop: participation at scheduled times pre-project: submission of a project description with documentation by a specified deadline. Coursework requirements must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the courses. The project description must be approved before the Master Degree Project is begun. The course is assessed on the basis of the submitted project description, by the person with academic responsibility and the principal supervisor. The course is assessed on a pass/fail scale. 2.2.2. Master Degree Project Mastergradsoppgaven Brief outline of the course Credits 45 Course code DE550 Course level Master Course plan Year 2 Prerequisites Passed pre-project Pass/fail Languages of instruction Norwegian and English Included in the programme Master in Design Brief description of the course Based on the pre-project, the Master's degree solution is developed. This answer consists of both practical and written work. The pre-project must be passed before the student can begin with the Master Degree Project. The Master Degree Project shall show the candidate's independent professional competence and comprehension of professional development work. It shall show the student's ability to formulate, plan and complete an academic project and to be able to experiment, critically examine and reflect upon professional work, including cases when it is set in a social context. Choice of theories and methods, work process and results shall be documented together with the communication of ideas, message and technical documentation so that the project may be assessed in its entirety. The student him-/herself is responsible for the completion of the project in collaboration with his/her supervisor. In cases where technical assistance has been used in the process and in the finished product, it shall be made explicitly clear what the student's work is and what has been produced by others. The name and/or firm shall be stated together with a specification of the work. 19
The Master Degree Project shall be communicated to the public through an exhibition and/or through some other suitable documentation, presentation or publication under the direction of the National Academy of the Arts or the faculty. Learning outcomes On completing the course, the student shall be able to: develop, lead and carry out a comprehensive design project with original content at a high professional level demonstrate advanced knowledge about and skills in form, materials and technology within chosen specialization employ advanced knowledge of design methods and processes in the realisation of a design project demonstrate the ability to reflect on one s own work in relation to design theory, the work of others and contemporary design practice discuss and reflect on the ethical and social context, the relevance and consequences of design problems discuss and reason, document and communicate one s own design practice - visually, orally, in writing or in other relevant media, to both professionals and the general public relate one own design work to the development and renewal of professional practice demonstrate personal innovation and creativity, as well as furthering one s own learning and continuous professional development Teaching and learning methods Self-study, studio and/or workshop work, continuous assessments, collections, workshops, supervision. Coursework requirements: compulsory attendance: scheduled continuous assessments, collections, workshops, supervision the Master Degree Project's written and practical part shall be submitted within specified deadlines in order to be presented for assessment Coursework requirements must have been met in order for the student to receive a final assessment in the course. The Master Degree Project represents the final examination. The Master Degree Project as a whole will be assessed. An oral presentation will be part of the assessment. The Master Degree Project is assessed by one external and two internal examiners. The course is assessed on a pass/fail scale. 20