Glass Design 4 develops advanced skills in hand blown glass, kiln casting and advanced cold forming. Technical demonstrations and hands on classes are the key teaching methods employed. Set design based projects that explore advanced model making and the development of resolved prototypes are a main focus. These projects also allow individual exploration of concepts and techniques for the development of an original body of designed based research. 

Theory is presented through a lecture and discussion format with a focus on contemporary design and its relationship to the broader art arena. Group discussion and critique sessions further extend awareness of design practice and students show developing works and related contextual material to staff and fellow students. Occupational health and safety instruction is integrated thought the syllabus.

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

1. demonstrate an increased level of skill with use of materials, processes, equipment and tools
2. plan and manage design projects, independently or collaboratively
3. interpret, communicate and present ideas suited to the project through their individual design solutions through integration of concepts and processes
4. demonstrate awareness of historical and theoretical contexts for design practice

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [Learning Outcomes 1 – 4]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 4]

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

12 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice.

DESA2303 Glass Design 3 or DESA2002 Major 3

Incompatible with DESA3001 Major 4

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