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BA studies in Photography
The BA studies in Photography have a strong emphasis on the development of a personal, independent artistic practice. By challenging and investigating the relationship between photography and other visual as well as non-visual expressions, students are encouraged to understand their own work in a wider artistic context. The programme incorporates today’s technical production of photographic images, with a continuous emphasis on key photo-theoretical subjects. The intention is to provide the students with an empirical basis of the many visual and narrative qualities contained within photography. Representation, objectivity, subjectivity, and truth content, are important subjects in the curriculum. Parallel to photo-theoretical discourse, students are encouraged to analyse and critically reflect upon their work in group sessions or during tutor guided counselling.
BA studies in Printmaking
The BA studies in printmaking introduce you to printmaking techniques. In a central theme of this programme we examine the ability of graphic art to absorb and transform impulses from other expressive media such as photography, painting and drawing. The historical emergence of printmaking as a means of mass communication demonstrates its power and contemporary significance. The Subject Area emphasises printmaking in its contemporary aspect, and combines older printing methods with today’s computer technology.
BA studies in Ceramics
The studies in ceramics provide a foundation for artistic development. The main focus is on clay as a raw material, ceramic techniques and processes. Courses focus on themes such as function (ceramics for use, applied ceramics), architecture and space, sculpture and installation. Prominent modes of artistic expression use ceramic materials and techniques as a source of structure and content.
BA studies in Furniture and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture
The BA programme provides basic training in Furniture- and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture. The subject areas are integrated and equally weighted to provide a comprehensive course.
The programme trains designers to think comprehensively and with courage, empathy and insight develop functional and formal solutions for a changing world.
Comprehensive design solutions are heavily emphasised, based on thorough investigation of consumer needs. In order to design for a rapidly changing society students are encouraged to approach their professional practice with creativity, innovation and critique.
The BA programme in Furniture- and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture is the first part of an MA programme available at KHiB. The five year education is the most advanced programme available in this subject area. It corresponds with educations furniture designers and interior architects cooperate with professionally within subjects like architecture, civil engineering and industrial design.
BA studies in Textiles
The BA studies in Textiles at KHiB equip students to work with textiles as materials and processes. Textile art connects applied art and visual art, and is located at the point of convergence between the two. The art scene is dynamic, with boundaries between areas and approaches constantly dissolving or changing. The study programme aims to encourage from its own particular vantage point these developments together with diversity of expression.
Bachelorstudiet i visuell kommunikasjon
Bachelorstudiene i design skal gi studentene en grunnleggende og bred designfaglig kompetanse rettet mot å løse komplekse designoppgaver, med fordypning i visuell kommunikasjon og møbel- og romdesign/interiørarkitektur. Studiene spenner fra teknisk beherskelse av ulike disipliner til utvikling av strategiske ferdigheter og nytenkning innen designfagene.
BA studies at the Dept of Fine Art
The BA programme at the Dept of Fine Art is offered to those who wish to pursue professionalism in their art practice. Supported by a programme of seminars, workshops, presentations and individual and group critiques, students are encouraged to develop their own practice through self-directed and independent studio-based study.
MA studies in Design
The MA programme in design offers practical, methodological as well as theoretical skills to work with design at an advanced level – functionally, aesthetically as well as ethically. Students are expected to contribute towards development of their profession through innovative methods – primarily by way of one major, independent and experimental project. Two specialities are available: Furniture and Spatial Design/Interior Architecture, and Visual Communication.
MA Programme in Fine Art
A Master’s Degree in Fine Art from Bergen National Academy of the Arts provides the graduate student with artistic, methodological and theoretical tools to work professionally within the field of contemporary art. The programme aims to help students develop a deeper understanding of art and related areas of contemporary culture. The current focus upon research within higher education will influence the further integration of practice and critical reflection and will influence the ways in which practice and theory are discussed at MA level.
Part-time studies in Creative Curating
Creative Curating is a part-time programme at MA level that runs over two years. It gives 60 study points. The programme is directed towards artists and individuals who have a back-ground in art history, media and mass communication, theatre sciende etc, as well as staff at art institutions. The programme is in Norwegian.