Fine Art UIT the Arctic University of Norway

Overview

The focus of the Fine Art's program from UIT the Arctic University of Norway is on self-critical reflection, as well as development, and intensification of the student's own artistic projects. The programme also aims to enable students to become active contributors within contemporary art and related areas of society, both locally, nationally and internationally.

The purpose of the study programme, Master of Fine Art is to develop the student's ability to work as a professional artist. The programme aims to reflect the contemporary conceptions of what it means to work as a professional artist and thereby offer students the opportunity to develop their individual ambitions to work professionally in the field of fine arts. As the main objective is to educate artists, the creation of works of art, exhibitions and other artistic expressions constitutes the most important aspects in the programme of study. The programme also provides a foundation for other professional roles in and relating to the field of art.

Learning outcomes

• In-depth knowledge of artistic methods and techniques

• Detailed knowledge of relevant art history, theory and professional ethics

• Thorough knowledge of presentation, documentation, ability to reflect on and place artistic works in context, produced by oneself or by others

• Knowledge of the planning and complexion of a solo exhibition and text production

• In-depth knowledge of the prerequisities for artistic practice in a societal perspective