Knowledge

The student has knowledge in the field of fine art. This includes that the student:

• knows professional subject matters in the field of fine art and related issues of debate,
• has acquired knowledge through research and the creative art process,
• knows the main currents, theories, methods and works of contemporary art,
• can bring his/her knowledge to support arguments that justify his/her resolutions,
• knows research methods within the professional field of visual art,
• understands the ethics of research and art creation.

Skills

The student is able to apply the methods and approaches of the field of fine art. This includes that the student:

• has developed responsible and independent working methods in the creative art process,
• has the ability to synthesize knowledge, tackle challenging tasks and present his/her viewpoint in his/her work,
• is able to apply his/her knowledge and comprehension to the professional work and working environment of the fine arts,
• has mastered appropriate methods and techniques in the implementation of work and tasks,
• is able to collect, analyse and assess resources during the research and creative processes,
• shows originality and insight in the development and execution of work,
• can use his/her knowledge, comprehension and problem solving skills in novel and unknown situations, and in a cross disciplinary context within the fine arts,
• is able to develop projects and place these in the context of the professional field´s theoretical framework,
• is able to develop and use research methods during the creative process,
• is able to read his/her own work and those of others from a professional perspective.

Competences

The student can apply his knowledge and skills to work and/or further study. This includes that the student:

• has developed the necessary study skills and independence in art creation to undertake further study and/or work,
• can initiate visual art projects, direct them and shoulder responsibility for individual and group work,
• can present a detailed action plan and implement it in a responsible manner,
• can present complicated subjects in art creation and communicate this on professional grounds, individually, or in cooperation with others, in the presence of specialists and the public,
• has the skill to present and describe the professional subjects of visual art, in oral and written English,
• can make independent, professional decisions and rationalize these,
• can independently assess when and where different analytical methods apply in the process of research and art creation,
• has developed a critical consciousness and can make use of critical discussion for creative work,
• has acquired the ability to function within the international context of fine art.