Artistic Research
Artistic Research
NTNU’s artistic research refers to the research aspect of our artistic work.
At NTNU, we include both artistic research and arts-based research, along with scientific research that looks at art from an external perspective. In artistic research, the focus is on researching in and through art, where the artist and the researcher are often the same person.
NTNU explores and develops both traditional and modern art forms. We also offer a PhD program in artistic research.
Our Departments
Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Academy of Fine Art in Trondheim
- Department of Design
- Department of Architecture and Planning
- Department of Architecture and Technology
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences
- Department of Teacher Education, with research groups in Arts and Physical Education
Strong Growth Nationally and Internationally
Artistic research is a rapidly growing field and is becoming increasingly relevant both in Norway and internationally. In Norwegian law, artistic research is given the same status as scientific research.
Horizon Europe is focusing on culture, creativity, and an inclusive society, while the New European Bauhaus initiative is shaping the agenda in this area. The EU is now recognizing the need to build bridges between science, technology, art, and culture. Green culture and digital solutions may be key to solving complex societal challenges through collaboration, and NTNU will be an important partner and contributor in this effort.