LU1-KH315P Arts and Crafts 2a, 1-7.

Contents and structure

Arts and crafts 2a is based on arts and crafts 1a and 1b and provides in-depth knowledge through creative work, didactic reflection and expanded insight into the subject's visual and material basis in culture. Through the course the student must develop his/her own practical skills in the subject and gain experience with a selection of materials and work methods that provide a learning outcome with regard to the curriculum for primary and lower secondary school, with particular emphasis on primary school. The relationship between curriculum and practice is problematised though critical investigation of tasks, teaching, guidance and evaluation. The link between children's play and learning is raised.

 

In arts and crafts 2a the student will gain deeper disciplinary knowledge of graphic art (art and visual communication) sculpture, design and architecture. The students can try out different techniques and material groups within these four areas, and will through theory and practical work continue work on aesthetics, creativity and learning processes in the arts and crafts subject.

Learning Outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

• has knowledge of pictures as expressions of language, children's use of images and symbols as a way of understanding their surroundings, and knowledge of work methods in teaching at the beginner's level that supports the visual language learning of children.
• has knowledge of sculpture, installation and design and how these expressions can be viewed in relation to children's play, and stimulate creative work.
• has knowledge of children's play in space and how this can be linked to work on architecture in the local environment as a reference for creative activity in work on aesthetics and geometry, among other things.
• has knowledge of learning and comprehension forms related to arts and crafts as aesthetically creative, practical and visually communicative subjects.
• has knowledge of psychological and cultural factors that influence the development of children and young people's visual language, identity and creativity.
• has knowledge of materials and techniques that are used in work on sculpture, form and images in the subject.
• Has knowledge of HSE relating to relevant materials and techniques.

 

SKILLS

The student

• can select and exploit the utility properties and aesthetic expressive qualities of materials in practical creative work and apply conscious judgement in the use of aesthetic effects.
• can use methods for problem solving in design and technology and inspire pupils to explore their own ideas in the encounter with materials, techniques and work methods in the subject.
• is conscious of his/her role as a communicator of culture and uses museums and collections in the pupils' learning work and own creative work
• can use different typefaces and layout and visual communication to visualize pupils' work processes and results, and to communicate own and others' style
• can use terminology with confidence and functionally, and guide pupils in the development of terminology in work with pictures, sculpture, design and architecture.
• can plan and organize learning in arts and crafts based on the pupils' lives and promote cooperation and equal opportunities between genders and cultures.
• can prepare local plans for arts and crafts and utilize relevant theory in work with adapted teaching for pupils with special skills, interests or difficulties.
• can describe goal fulfilment in arts and crafts, provide feedback to promote learning and help pupils evaluate their own learning.
• be able to evaluate the quality of textbooks and digital resources and choose appropriate teaching aids for the teaching of arts and crafts.
• can evaluate aesthetic qualities and practical facilitation in the school's indoor environment and outdoor area as a framework for the pupils' work with the subject.
• can organise appropriate workshops for teaching arts and crafts adapted for primary school.

 

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

• can stimulate experience, creative expression and reflection and guide the pupil in work methods that promote creativity and innovation.
• can work independently and together with others to identify, analyse and solve problems related to pupils' learning in the subject of arts and crafts.
• can use current curricula for primary and lower secondary school as a basis for academic development with a systematic and research-oriented approach and be aware of standards for responsible use of gathered information.

Entry requirements

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Teaching methods

The course alternates between:

Lectures

Practical work, individually and in groups

Oral and written tasks

Excursions (the students must cover their own expenses)

Compulsory learning activities

Submission of all mandatory tasks

Payment of cost of materials

Approved participation in teaching. This is specified in the semester plan

Assessment

 2 part exam: portfolio and practical exam

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