I'm currently writing my masters thesis in arts & crafts at Telemark University College, Notodden, Norway. In short, my project deals with how we learn from each other while we participate in a digitally networked community - like deviantART.

What we learn, could be different things: how to make the art we like to make, or to make new kinds of art. Some use the network to hone their skills, others to make contacts in the industries they would like to work in later on. My goal is to describe some main trends, and back these up with reliable information. And the most interesting information is often what people think. Since I'm going to be a school teacher, it's also interesting to figure out what about the way stuff's done "online" that the traditional schools and classrooms are missing out on - and why.

If you are one of the people that I've asked to interview, please take note of the following:

All the information provided by you will be treated in a secure and confidential manner, and used only as described in the ethical guidelines governing research in Norway (as seen here: [link]. After the project is finished and graded by summer 2013, all information will be deleted/destroyed.

For additional information please leave me a note or mail me at: janketilp@gmail.com