Artistic research and development in art and design

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.