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NTNU – THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ART
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Preface
On basis of discussions and developments at the faculty in the latest years concerning the overall profile, content and
structure of our architectural education, a need for readjustments has grown from within. To help us develop a more
consistent and coherent program we decided to use the periodical evaluation system at NTNU as an opportunity for a
more comprehensive critical review. In the spring of 2014 we started planning the evaluation to be a process going on
through several sessions, each one focusing on participation and contributions from staff and students. Three basic
values were guiding principles: an open process, broad participation and high quality.
The committee was invited to define their own way of working and to let the work unfold based on what seemed ade-
quate. Thus an open process within some structural elements was achieved, which in the end has provided us with
important insights, critical perspectives and, may be most important, inspiration for development.
A broad participation from both students and staff has been a crucial element in at least two ways. One to inform the
committee and second to let ideas and needs from all levels become part of the development of the program.
The committee was put together by people representing both broad and specific expertise within the field; Education
developers, practicing architects, NAL (the Norwegian Architect Association), sustainability research and student per-
spectives. The way they actively developed this process to be a high quality review and a foundation for further develop-
ment of the two master-programs, was highly inspiring and a learning experience on many levels for all involved, from
staff to students.
A special thanks to the teachers and students who took the time to be a part of this process, in seminars, workhops,
course- presentations and shared meetings. A foundation is now set for the challenging and interesting work to de-
velop our program to be even better than it already is. Finally, a special thanks to the evaluation-committee, brilliantly
led by Anu Yanar, for a process and product that became as good as we ever could hope for.
Fredrik Shetelig
Dean at Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art
NTNU
Bjørn Otto Braaten
Head of the five years Master Program in Architecture
Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art
NTNU