Fordypninger i kreative perspektiver

In this course the students will learn to see a broader perspective of the use of creative practice, including its contemporary discourses. The course offers the possibility to delve deeper into one of three chosen areas of study through analyzing theory related to students’ own field of specialization. The course addresses a range of different societal areas. The three specific themes are interdisciplinary and will vary each year based on currents within society and creative practice, and are chosen in advance by the course leaders.

The objective of the course is to broaden the students perspective on society, and how their own creative practice skills and knowledge can contribute to societal changes.

Language of instruction: English

Knowledge

The Students

• have thorough knowledge of the current discourses and central theory of their chosen theme
• have thorough knowledge of interdisciplinary themes and dialogues across the various aesthetic fields and in societal contexts relating to their chosen theme

Skills:

Students can:

• be able to analyze, explore and discuss aesthetic practices on the basis of relevant theory and societal issues
• use theory engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, independently and/or together with others to develop new ideas and perspectives.
• discuss how the aesthetic field can contribute to changes and developments in society
• write an academic text on master level that apply the chosen theme to practices in the field of their specialization.

General competence:

Students can:

• articulate relevant societal challenges and explore how aesthetic practice and theory address these challenges in different ways.
• work together with students from different course specializations to develop new perspectives on societal challenges.

The course is organised around selected transdisciplinary perspectives on creative practice within practical, aesthetic, and societal domains. Prior to the start of the course, students choose the perspective they wish to focus on, based on the information provided. Each perspective approaches creative practice through specific thematic and theoretical lenses, which may include, but are not limited to, diversity, post-colonialism, sustainability, technology, creative practice processes in democracy and education, aesthetic theory in society, framing and performance theory in society, and design theory in society.

The course begins with a joint lecture or workshop providing an overview of all perspectives. Each perspective is then developed through its own coordinated programme of lectures and seminars.

To support the exploration of the diverse range of themes, the exam may take one of two formats: 1) a written exam or 2) a written exam with practical component. The exam format for each theme is determined by the course coordinator and advised at the start of the course. See "Assessment" for details.

This course is primarily taught in English and the reading list/syllabus is in English.

No mandatory course requirements.

There are two exam formats used in this course.

1) A written exam or 2) A portfolio. The applicable exam format for each thematic perspective is advised at the start of the course.

Exam format 1) A written assignment completed individually or in pairs. If written individually, the assignment is 3000-4000 words. If two students work together, the assignment is 4000-5000 words and must include an additional statement explaining the cooperation (approx. 150-300 words).

The written exam is 100% of the grade for the course. If completed in pairs, the same grade is awarded to both students.

Exam format 2) A portfolio consisting of a written assignment and a practical work.

The written assignment is 2000-3000 words, completed individually.

The practical work will normally take place in groups and is examined as a verbal group presentation (in-person).

The written work is in all cases given the greatest weight, but the portfolio is ultimately assessed with one overall grade.

Applicable to both exam formats:

• The written exam can be submitted in English or Norwegian.
• The group presentation must be in English.
• The exam may be appealed.

Upon appeal in format 2, the written work will be reassessed, and the student must complete a new oral presentation/exam.

In the case of a group examination, the right to appeal is individual. This means that each group member may only submit an appeal on their own behalf. A student who submits an appeal must complete the oral presentation individually.Failure to attend will result in the grade "did not attend" for the entire course.

Bruk av KI-verktøy: KI-verktøy kan brukes til idémyldring, tekstbearbeiding og formatering av referanser, men må ikke brukes til å produsere fullstendig KI-generert innhold (tekst, bilder eller annet kreativt arbeid) for inkludering i arbeidskrav eller eksamen. KI-assistert kreativt arbeid er tillatt dersom det er godkjent av emneansvarlig før innlevering. All bruk av KI skal dokumenteres i innleveringen og være i samsvar med OsloMets retningslinjer: KI-policy og veiledning for bruk av KI i studentoppgaver.

Alle andre hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

Graded scale A-F

One internal examiner and a co-examiner evaluates a selection of the exam papers. External sensor is used periodically.

10 ECTS with MEST4111