Further Studies and Specialisation Work in Individually Chosen Material

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - aesthetically and technically develop and specialise products in the chosen type of technique and material. - account for directions in design and arts and crafts history - independently analyse, describe and reflect on own and others' creative processes in the field of crafts, design and handicraft, - critically analyse and evaluate own and others' products, - make critical analyses of scientific work in the field and lead and summarise discussions during seminars and group assignments, - independently plan and carry out field studies at a professional or a company in a related field.

Content

The course covers in-depth studies, specialisation and exercise of handicraft techniques. The focus of the course is the design of a planning document that contains specialisation of product ideas, function analysis, a time plan and field study planning. With this as a starting point, the student should create products in the chosen technique. The course includes six weeks of field studies. The course also covers the exhibition as a communication medium and a marketplace. The course integrates presentation techniques that give the students opportunity to reflect on how the own knowledge can be translated into future products.