Learning outcomes (2024–2026)

Degree/title obtained

Completing and passing the programme confers the right to use the title Master of Fine Art in Scenography.

Learning outcomes

After having completed the master's programme, the student will have acquired a repertoire of knowledge and skills, and will have developed general competence at an advanced level in the expanded field of scenography. Acquired knowledge is based on insight into, understanding of and competence in theory and practice in the field. The student will be capable of making independent use of and developing specialised artistic, methodological and technical skills that are relevant to the execution of complex projects. The student will have acquired creative and critical knowledge and thinking, as well as general competence that can be communicated, applied and implemented in an innovative way. The student will have acquired general competence in concept development and the initiation, development and execution of artistic work as an independent activity, as well as in project management and teamwork in society at large and in the culture sector in particular, including in relation to the performing arts, museums, schools, festivals, film production and cultural institutions. After having completed the master's programme, the student will also be capable of working on artistic research in the expanded field of scenography in the academic and institutional sector. 

Knowledge

The candidate 

• has advanced theoretical and historical knowledge of the performing arts, architecture, visual art, design and theatrical techniques in the widest sense, and in scenography in particular,

• has specialised knowledge of different academic theories and practical work methods relating to the development of ideas and projects, and the performance of work processes in scenography in the widest sense,

• can make practical use of knowledge of innovative and inventive scenographic work processes and projects,

• has understanding and knowledge of and the ability to analyse relevant scenographic problems in relation to the distinctive nature, development and function of art in society and culture

Skills

The candidate

• can analyse different existing sources, materials and art theories, and use them in independent argumentation about scenographic issues

• can analyse, and apply independently, methodological, practical and theoretical knowledge in order to initiate, develop, execute and realise innovative scenographic projects

• can, through precise verbal and visual communication, present and communicate complex scenographic projects to collaborating artists, curators, technicians and production units in the form of drawings and models

• can, with respect to artistic research, describe and reflect on his/her own and others' artistic and theoretical work in an independent way

• can independently execute an artistic research project that is limited in scope, nature, time and complexity, and is in accordance with the applicable norms for research ethics.

General competence

The candidate

• can analyse and identify ethical challenges relating to project development in scenography, and has acquired an awareness of the professions of other involved parties

• can collaborate and maintain a dialogue with others involved in the work process

• can apply his or her knowledge and take responsibility for the development of ideas and concepts in collective and individual art forms

• can manage projects and supervise technical and professional personnel and skilled workers and other specialists during implementation of the project

• is familiar with the critical application of relevant literature, library services, visual and film material, and web-based tools for the collection of relevant source material, and can analyse and apply these sources to develop a coherent approach to performing arts practices and formulate professional arguments and solutions to problems

• can communicate concepts, collaboration, organisation, preparations and implementation in the expanded scenographic field

• can contribute to artistic processes that are innovative and inventive in terms of thinking, action and creativity in art in general, and thereby contribute to the development and renewal of the field in Norway and internationally.