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GLS1211

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational UnitDepartment of Fine Art
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Sary Zananiri

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to the practice and theory of glass as a means of contemporary creative expression. It focuses on the acquisition of skill in a number of techniques, including sandblasting, engraving, glass fusing and slumping and molten glass sand casting. Students will be made aware of contemporary fine art practice and multi-disciplinary approaches which include glass media. Students will engage with the unique visual properties of this medium.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. understand a variety of production methods used in the glass studio environment, appreciating the nature of various glass processes, their properties and uses;
  2. discuss their work within a theoretical and historical rationale;
  3. initiate, develop and express personal aesthetic solutions that show an awareness of the contemporary use and context of Glass as a medium;
  4. analyse and review the application of glass processes they have learnt in relation to many disciplines;
  5. consolidate understanding of the position and application of processed based media in the boarder artist/designer community;
  6. understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Assessment

Folio of studio work:100%, of which at least 20% will be assessed before mid-semester.

Workload requirements

12 hours per week, including four hours of taught studio and eight hours of personal study and studio practice.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Terri Bird

Prerequisites

Admission to an Art & Design course or permission.

Co-requisites

OHS1000

Prohibitions

APA1301 or APA1311 or APA1407 or APA1412 or APA1413