This major is only available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts.
The Glass major equips students with the practical, critical and research skills to develop a unique approach to working with glass in a professional context. Students are introduced to a range of thematic and practical applications including visual arts, design and hybrid practices. Courses are led through one-on-one teaching, group presentations and seminars. A vibrant visiting artists program provides unique opportunities for students to work closely with contemporary luminaries. Academic staff are leaders in their field and deliver research-led teaching. The strong studio-based culture encourages peer-to-peer learning and community engagement locally, nationally and internationally.
School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding and application of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques in glass;
- realise artefacts and forms of creative expression;
- develop and evaluate concepts and process by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively;
- work independently and collaboratively in a workshop environment in response to project demands; and
- apply workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations and principles within a workshop environment.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
A maximum of 12 units of courses at 1000 level
A minimum of 12 units of courses at 3000 level
36 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
ARTV1301 - Glass Hot Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice (6 units)
ARTV1302 - Glass Kiln Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice (6 units)
ARTV2060 - Contexts of Making: Globalisation and Change (6 units)
ARTV2061 - Contexts of Making: Materiality and Value (6 units)
ARTV3028 - Developing a Contemporary Craft Practice (6 units)
ARTV3029 - Resolving a Body of Original Contemporary Craft Work (6 units)
12 units from the completion of intermediate studio courses from the following list:
ARTV2313 - Glass Kiln Casting for Contemporary Practice (6 units)
ARTV2314 - Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Materiality and Form (6 units)
ARTV2315 - Glass Kiln Forming for Contemporary Practice (6 units)
ARTV2316 - Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Utility and Narrative (6 units)
This major is only available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts.
School of Art & Design studio courses have a limited enrolment capacity. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible to maximise the opportunity of securing a place.
Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one list may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another list.
Please disregard the following table. The technical issue has been notified and will be sorted out shortly.
48 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTV1301 | Glass Hot Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice | 6 |
| ARTV1302 | Glass Kiln Forming Introduction: Fundamentals for Contemporary Practice | 6 |
| ARTV2313 | Glass Kiln Casting for Contemporary Practice | 6 |
| ARTV2314 | Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Materiality and Form | 6 |
| ARTV2315 | Glass Kiln Forming for Contemporary Practice | 6 |
| ARTV2316 | Glass Blowing for Contemporary Practice: Utility and Narrative | 6 |
| ARTV3028 | Developing a Contemporary Craft Practice | 6 |
| ARTV3029 | Resolving a Body of Original Contemporary Craft Work | 6 |