Metal Art 2

The course is a programme course given during the second semester.

The course is part of the BFA Programme in Metal Art 180 credits (K1MGG).

A Pass grade (G) of at least 4,5 credits from the course Metal Art 1, 15 credits (CSME1A).

The aim of the course is for the student to develop a series of artistic objects in metal and other materials. The course focuses on creative work and the student's professional identity as a craftsperson in a contemporary context. During the course, the student further develops their craftsmanship skills through experimental and exploratory work aimed at creating exhibition-ready objects.

Through analysis and evaluation of their own and others' work, the student enhances their ability to discuss and critically reflect on practical, aesthetic, ethical, and societal aspects. The course includes a presentation of the student's work in a public context.

A written reflection is completed in the form of a report on the student's learning process, which also addresses various sustainability aspects related to culture, values, and social conditions. At the end of the course, the student creates a portfolio that communicates their processes and results from the course.

In the course, workshop exchanges are carried out where the student is introduced to various materials and techniques, as well as producing objects in the Campus Steneby workshops.

Throughout the semester, the student practices taking responsibility in how a metal workshop is managed to maintain a well-functioning shared work environment, as part of preparation for future professional life. The semester concludes with maintenance and cleaning of the workshop and its premises.

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

• account for relevant metalworking techniques within their own artistic process
• reflect on professional opportunities for establishing their own craft practice

Skills and Abilities

• conduct material experiments based on their own artistic questions
• present completed metal works in a public context
• deliver an oral presentation of their own work in a public context
• practically demonstrate how a workshop and workplace should be continuously cleaned and organised for a well-functioning shared work environment
• produce objects following introductions to workshops for various materials and techniques

Judgment and Approach

• evaluate how sustainability aspects based on culture, values, or social conditions have influenced their own work
• reflect on their artistic choices in relation to the role of a professional practitioner in the craft field
• discuss processes and development opportunities in their own and others' presented works.

The teaching takes place in the form of workshops, webinars, seminars, experiments in the metal workshop, workshop introductions at Campus Steneby, group discussions, and individual and group tutoring.

The language of instruction is English.

The learning outcomes are assessed through:

• presentation of completed metal work in an exhibition context
• oral presentations of the work process and final result
• a written report and visual portfolio at the end of the course
• oral reflection on peers' work during joint presentations
• group discussions
• completed objects after workshop introductions to various materials and techniques 
• workshop maintenance occasions.

Complementation of an examined student performance may be allowed. The possibility of
complementation is assessed on an individual basis and decided by the examiner.
Complementation is carried out through the supplementary assignments determined by the
examiner and within a specified timeframe.

Absence from examination may be compensated for with an alternative form of examination,
as determined by the examiner.

If a student who has been failed twice for the same examination element wishes to change examiner before the next examination session, such a request is to be granted unless there are specific reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 HF).

If a student has received a certificate of disability study support from the University of Gothenburg with a recommendation of adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment, an examiner may decide, if this is consistent with the course’s intended learning outcomes and provided that no unreasonable resources would be needed, to grant the student adapted examination and/or adapted forms of assessment.

If a course has been discontinued or undergone major changes, the student must be offered at least two examination sessions in addition to ordinary examination sessions. These sessions are to be spread over a period of at least one year but no more than two years after the course has been discontinued/changed. The same applies to placement and internship (VFU) except that this is restricted to only one further examination session.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local rules regarding RIU students at the University of Gothenburg.

The grading scale comprises: Pass (G) and Fail (U).

Students are given the opportunity to evaluate the course anonymously at the end of the
course. The results of and possible changes to the course will be shared with students who participated in the evaluation and students who are starting the course.

Costs for the student's individual projects are covered by the student.

Additional costs for travel and study visits may apply.