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GLS2213

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

18 September 2017 22 December 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 varied techniques of sculpting with glass. Working from clay and wax originals glass is cast into hand built refractory moulds, fired in a kiln and then polished. These processes allow the transference of original and found objects to be re-contextualised into glass. Students will explore the unique optical and material properties of the medium and will acquire an understanding to contemporary approaches. Projects are conceptually based and can incorporate a multi-media approach.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will:

  1. apply the complex processes involved in casting glass including wax working, clay forming, mould making and polishing;
  2. demonstrate perceptual skills and critical sensibility necessary for the development of a personal visual language;
  3. conceptualise, plan and produce work in relation to historical and contemporary art practices;
  4. discuss, reflect on and critique work through well-researched class presentations;
  5. develop a questioning awareness of aesthetic and technical theories and the skills related to their visual production;
  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

Students in the Faculty of Art Design & Architecture must have achieved 48 credit points of study in the faculty. Students outside of the Faculty must complete GLS1211 or GLS1231.

Co-requisites

OHS1000

Prohibitions

APA2303 or APA2411