Program Description

The Master of Fine Art is a two-year program that aims to give students the knowledge required to become independent artists. The focus of the study is on self-critical reflection, as well as development, and intensification of the student's own artistic projects. The program also aims to enable students to become active contributors within contemporary art and related areas of society, both locally, nationally, and internationally.

Admission Requirements

• A completed bachelor's degree of Fine Art or equivalent, with at least 80 ECTS in either art, design, architecture, crafts, photography.
• Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency.
• Passed admissions test.

Required Documentation

• Portfolio: The portfolio should be a document (PDF) that presents works the applicant considers relevant to their artistic practice.
  • Documentation of 6 – 8 work samples. Each work sample can include up to 5 pictures, for example, how and where the work is installed, close-ups, etc.
  • Written reflections in English on the submitted work samples (maximum of one page).
  • Written description in English about artistic direction and focus (maximum of half a page).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): A brief and concise overview of prior education and relevant experience for the program.
• Admissions Test: The admission test is divided into two parts and consists of an evaluation of submitted documentation and an interview.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with the tools to acquaint themselves in the international art field and to reflect on and competently discuss artistic work, produced by themselves or others, both textually and orally.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching and Learning Activities:
  • Specialization in artistic methods and techniques.
  • Tuition in relevant art history, theory, and professional ethics.
  • Introductory tuition on prerequisites for a professional art practice.
  • Specialization in one's own form, style, or genre of art production.
  • Supervised writing on contextualization and reflection related to one's own artistic practice.
  • Planning and executing both a group exhibition and a solo exhibition.
  • Participation in graduation project with work of art, as well as contributing to a publication connected to the show.
  • Study trips.
• Students will be evaluated through coursework requirements and examinations. Attendance requirements and assignments must be met and approved in order to qualify for examination.

Learning Outcomes

After passing the program, the candidate has the following learning outcomes:

• Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of artistic methods and techniques.
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant art history, theory, and professional ethics.
  • Thorough knowledge of presentation and documentation, and the ability to reflect on and place artistic works in context, produced by oneself or by others.
  • Knowledge of the planning and execution of a solo exhibition, a group exhibition, and text production.
  • In-depth knowledge of the prerequisites for artistic practice from a societal perspective.
• Skills:
  • Ability to present, contextualize, and reflect on artistic works produced by oneself or by others, both in written and oral form.
  • Ability to plan and implement artistic projects in different display formats and contexts.
• General Competence:
  • Practical and theoretical understanding of artistic work at a high professional level.
  • Understanding of various ethical issues related to artistic work.
  • Ability to analyze relevant professional and research ethical issues and to apply them in artistic work at a high professional level.
  • Ability to innovate in both artistic production and in methods of communication.

Career Opportunities

Degree Name

Master of Fine Art

Related Professions

• Artist
• Art and Culture Mediator

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Credits (ECTS): 120
• Language of Instruction: English
• Application Code:
  • EU/EEA applicants: 7181
  • NON-EU/EEA applicants: 2053
  • Nordic applicants: 8038
• Admission Capacity: 6 places

Outgoing Exchange

Students may apply for exchange in the second semester (30 ECTS). The first semester must be passed before an international exchange semester can be commenced.

Destinations for Studies Abroad

• Academy of Fine Arts of Venice, Italy
• Art Academy of Latvia, Latvia
• Funen Art Academy, Denmark
• Iceland University of the Arts, Iceland
• Jutland Art Academy, Denmark
• Konstfack, Sweden
• Lund University, Sweden
• Malmö University, Sweden
• Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design, Germany
• Royal Institute of Art, Sweden
• The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts, Denmark
• Umeå University, Sweden
• University of Gothenburg, Sweden
• University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland
• Vilnius Academy of Arts, Lithuania

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.