Duodji and technology
The course is an elective component of the Bachelor’s Programme in Duodji and Design and is also available to students who are not enrolled in the programme. The course may, upon separate application, be approved as part of a bachelor’s degree programme.
Language of instruction and exam: The instruction is provided in English. Assignments and exam can be given in English or Sámi language
Scope: 10 ECTS credits
Over how many semesters: 1
Course provision: Online-supported teaching: The course includes both in-person sessions and online teaching. The in-person sessions can also be attended online.
Lectures, gatherings and schedule can be found here!
- Teaching and learning methods:
Online and video lectures, individual and/or group work, individual studies and supervisions.
Allaskuvla provides campus workshop for every course student. In cases where students wish to study in their own localities and complete practical components there, student needs to choose and tune obligatory assessments the way which can be assured to be safe. In this case crafting and technological environment and tools will be assessed and needs acceptance by institution. Handling of these cases are limited to base on and handled through Norwegian law and norms.
- Entry requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification. A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the web site from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). For language requirements we refer to NOKUT's GSU[1]list.
Admission may also be gained by means of other qualifications recognized as being on a par with the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, such as recognition of prior learning and work experience. The requirement for English proficiency also applies to applicants applying based on prior learning and work experience.
- Content
Content
The course explores duodji and technology through Sámi ways of making, designing and solving practical needs. The starting point is meahcci and other local environments where knowledge of materials, tools and conditions is essential for everyday work and traditional livelihoods.
Students work with traditional and contemporary materials, tools and technologies and learn how they can be used and combined in practical design and making.
The course includes craftsmanship, material knowledge, two- and three-dimensional design, digital tools and technological experimentation.
The course emphasizes practical skills, creativity and developing useful solutions for Sámi livelihoods and life in forest, tundra, coastal and other low-infrastructure environments.
The course consists following areas of study:
- Traditional duodji
Materials, tools, techniques and knowledge related to traditional duodji.
- Duodji, technology and Sámi material culture
The role of Indigenous craft and technology in remote areas, livelihoods and contemporary life.
- Materials, tools and technologies
Practical use of available materials, traditional and contemporary tools, digital design and AI. Students explore how technologies can support practical problem-solving, design and making. Ethical use of AI in Indigenous contexts is introduced.
- Practical duodji and technology projects
Students design and make a practical solutions by combining duodji knowledge, materials, tools and appropriate technologies.
- Conditions for taking exam
There are two (2) compulsory assignments which follow areas of study and which together form portfolio. Portfolio needs to be accomplished and sent in in given time. Both assignments have practical and written (theoretical) part. The process and final products of the practical assignments must be documented with photographs or video or other visual ways so that the work can be properly assessed.
The assignments may also be completed through group work. If the group consists of two people, the theoretical section should be double in length, and the practical part needs to be also wider where both peoples part of the work can be identified.
Portfolio based on assignments need to be accomplished in given time. The portfolio includes
- 1st assignment: A 300-word or one-page description of the information gathering, planning, work process and finalized work, supported by visual material.
- 2nd assignment: A 300-word or one-page description of the information gathering, planning, work process and finalized work supported by visual material.
The study coordinator decides whether the student is allowed to participate in the exam. The assignments must have been evaluated and accepted before the examination.
- Examination
The evaluation is based on portfolio, where are given assignments. The portfolio is assessed following way:
1) Written/theoretical parts. Weight 25% of the final grade
2) Practical (part) works where duodji and technology are implemented. Weight 75% of the final grade
The exam may also be completed through group work.
Grading scale: A graded scale A-F, where A is the top grade and F is the failing grade
Curriculum, Duodji and technology -DUO-1900
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If you have questions regarding the application for a place, the application process, admission requirements, etc., you can contact the Study Administration via email oahppohalddahus@samas.no
