APA2414*

Sandblasting glass

3 points - 2 lecture/tutorial/seminar hours, 2 supervised studio hours and 2 unsupervised studio/study hours - First semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: None - Corequisites: None

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should have grasped the fundamental principles of light transmission and their relationship to the surface disturbance of glass; be able to select appropriate glass types for sandblasting purposes; be able to prepare and interpret designs for sandblasting onto glass; appreciate the possibilities of sandblasted glass for contemporary objects and in contemporary architecture; confidently and safely handle equipment and materials associated with sandblasting processes.

Synopsis This subject introduces students to the process of sandblasting and using light distortion to create the decorative glass surface. Studio sessions emphasise the methods of designing, technical processes and the transposition into two and three-dimensional glass. The fortnightly seminar combines formal lectures with discussion on technical and design issues.

Assessment Folio: 60% - Assigned projects: 40%

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