
Artistic research and development in art and design
STIMULATING, Experimental, Vibrant and Grounded. Bergen Academy of Art and Design is a stimulating and energetic environment for developing new ideas and knowledge.
Bergen Academy of Art and Design (KHiB):
Challenges established practices and is innovative in art and
design.
Generates quality by focusing on processes and results.
Stimulates the creation and sharing of knowledge.
Innovates and initiates while promoting critical reflection.
Endeavours to further develop a strong artistic and academic
environment through dialogue and cooperation as well as
through the targeted recruitment of highly-qualified academic
staff.
Defines overriding themes and develops projects that include
members of the academic staff, research fellows, students and
external partners.
Ensures close collaboration between artistic research and research
in art and design.
Contributes to the development and quality of the Norwegian
Artistic Research Programme.
Contributes to the formulation of agenda in international
debates.
Is a visibly profiled participant in international projects.
Sector goal:
On the basis of their distinctive nature, universities and
university colleges shall carry out relevant research and
development to a high international standard.




