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NTNU – THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ART
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Architectural and artistic practices are important to both the
individual in society and society at large. These practices play a
defining role, adding value, not least, by improving quality of life
and shaping community identities. Architects, artists and plan-
ners make an impact on society through their innovative work
and the creation of built environments, as well as through the
care of existing environments and our cultural heritage.
The Department of Architecture and Fine Art offers programmes
in architecture, fine art, physical planning, real-estate develop-
ment and facilities management. The breadth of studies offered
separates this faculty from other institutions in Norway. The
choice given to students is complemented by strong connections
to the NTNU, with its broad subject base and renowned technical
and scientific expertise. As such, the Department of Architecture
offers diverse and multidisciplinary study at the same time as
promoting cutting edge architectural expertise.
The multidisciplinary environment at the Faculty of Architecture
promotes excellence by utilising the challenging relationships
between art, society and technology. Our field of educational
activities draw on, and are supported by, theories and traditions
within the social sciences, the humanities, and natural and engi-
neering science. These activities are aimed, both at understan-
ding architecture, art and the environment, as well as developing
the ability to create works of art and architecture.
Understanding space and location are key to how we work,
as are aesthetic experience, visual skills and a knowledge of
processes and systems. This understanding, of the basic prin-
ciples of our disciplines, is based upon the craftsman’s point of
view alongside historical and theoretical knowledge.
The activities of the Faculty range from the the artistic to the
technical, from developing architectural details in urban and re-
gional planning and addressing challenges in local communities,
to exploring global issues; from individual projects, inspired by
curiosity, to major, long term, research in complex professional
and academic environments.
The programmes of study offered at the Faculty have a long
tradition of interaction with the local community and strong ties
with both professional practice and the business sector. As with
the Faculty’s architectural and artistic activities, innovation,
creativity and entrepreneurship are central to this tradition.
The Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art has an international
perspective. It can be recognised by its emphasis upon de-
mocracy, openness, free dialogue and egalitarian community.
We regard our students, PhD candidates and employees as
important resources in the transfer and development of all of our
subject areas. We value their dedication, creativity, open sharing
attitude, loyalty and joy.
Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art
– character and identity