[Reader-list] Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Oslo National Academy of the Arts - Call for Applications - Deadline February 1st. 2011 (no tuition fee* )

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Master Fine Arts (MFA) Oslo National Academy of the Arts
Call for Applications - Deadline February 1st. 2011
Two-year, full-time course (120 credits)

*Students from developing countries and countries in Central and Eastern
Europe and Central Asia to may apply for scholarship for MFA studies in
Norway.

Completion of this course leads to the title of Master of Fine Arts. The
Master’s study programme in Fine Arts trains artists to be independent,
active contributors to contemporary art and related areas of society. The
course equips students to work as creative artists at international level
and for other work requiring creative innovation and aesthetic skills.

The programme aims to extend the student’s field of practical and artistic
experience and provide a deeper understanding and study of theoretical
issues. The student’s own artistic work, and a theoretical project linked to
this work, form the core of the course. In addition, students can specialise
in art theory, painting, photography, sculpture/installation/performance or
digital art, focusing on one or a combination of these areas. Emphasis is
placed on a cross-disciplinary approach and on active collaboration with
both national and international institutions.

The course comprises a combination of self-study, theoretical classes,
practical work and research.
 
The Master Degree in Fine Arts consists of
three main parts:
1. Theoretical subjects and seminars: the student is actively involved in
shaping this part of the course since the theoretical subjects are developed
to underpin his/her practical work and chosen area of study for the master
thesis.

2. Practical artistic/creative work: the student develops a coherent body
of work, which demonstrates independent thinking and conceptual and
aesthetic creativity. This part of the course includes studio work,
supervision, workshops, exhibitions, shows and presentations. Students are
expected to place their work in an international context by actively seeking
out related international artistic milieus and by working to develop their
contact network.
3. A master thesis based on the student’s artistic project. The subject
chosen for the thesis may be linked to the student’s own practical, artistic
work or may be a theoretical project of the student’s own choice. An outline
of the content of the proposed thesis must be attached to the application.
The thesis must demonstrate the ability to apply theory and method to the
project under research.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor degree in fine arts or an
equivalent qualification corresponding to 180 credits. Applicants are
assessed on the basis of the outline of their proposed thesis, a portfolio
of their work, educational qualifications and an interview. Applications are
appraised by a jury whose members come from both inside and outside The Oslo
National Academy of the Arts.

The closing date for admissions is 1st of February 2011

http://khio.no/Engelsk/Art_Academy/#8089
http://www.kunstakademioslo.com/

If you have questions regarding the study programme, please contact the
Departement of Academic Affairs on
opptakbilledkunst at khio.no or on telephone: (+47) 22 99 55 00

Higher education is a top priority in Norway and therefore its educational
institutions do not charge tuition, not even for international students.

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