UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

GLS1231 Contemporary glass blowing practices

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

GLS1231 Contemporary glass blowing practices is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before GLS1231

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After GLS1231

No unit lists GLS1231 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: APA1301 or APA1311

Prerequisite: Admission to a Faculty of Art Design & Architecture course or permission

Overview

This unit introduces you to the ancient craft of glass blowing in a contemporary light. You will be taught an introductory level of glass blowing combined with a focus on conceptual approaches to this medium.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for GLS1231.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand the synthesis between concept and process within glass blowing practice;

  2. 2

    Initiate, develop and express personal aesthetic solutions in the medium of glass blowing;

  3. 3

    Work collaboratively with others to plan, problem solve, and create glass blowing solutions;

  4. 4

    Critically reflect on self and the work of peers through group discussion and critique;

  5. 5

    Explore and analyse the history of glass blowing and where it is situated in contemporary Fine Art practice;

  6. 6

    Understand and apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the discipline practice.

Workload and teaching

12 hours per week including 6 hours of taught studio and 6 hours of independent study and studio practice.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Professor Callum Morton
Chief Examiners
Professor Callum Morton

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for GLS1231?

None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.

When is GLS1231 offered?

GLS1231 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Fine Art
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021202520262027