Glass 1 introduces students to the fundamental skills and knowledge for a glass practice. Through technical classes and set projects, students build awareness and hand skills in the areas of hand blown glass, kiln forming and cold working.  A lecture series of studio theory introduces the historical and conceptual underpinnings of the field of glass. The course is comprised of project-based studio work and lectures.  Group discussion and critique sessions extend the awareness of skills into the area of individual artistic practice.  Occupational health and safety instruction is integrated throughout the syllabus. 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. utilize skills relevant to glass working in response to Workshop projects
2. explore material/s used in Workshop projects
3. recognize relationships between concept and process
4. identify historical and theoretical contexts relevant to Workshop projects

Portfolio of studio work and visual journal (80%) [LOs 1 – 4]

and Documentation (20%). [LOs 2 – 4]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

8 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 4 hours per week independent studio practice.

Student must be enrolled in the BVA or BDesA

Incompatible with ARTV1011 Major 1

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