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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Glass Design

  • Unit Code

    TDD3210

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students develop an informed approach to the creation of designed artifacts using glass as the primary medium. Students are introduced to design considerations and technical skills development including fusing, slumping, mould making, casting and basic cold-working techniques. Technical development is complemented by an introduction to contemporary glass developments.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS2510

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the technical processes, material choices and contemporary contexts of their work.
  2. Create 3D designed object using a range of glass types that show evidence of research and informed practice.
  3. Demonstrate professional and safe working practices within the sculpture and glass studios.
  4. Evaluate the characteristics of glass that has been altered by heating and cooling processes including annealing and cooling.
  5. Produce glass work that demonstrate skills in fusing, slumping, mould making, casting and basic cold-working techniques.

Unit Content

  1. Kiln forming techniques: fusing, slumping, casting.
  2. Mould making.
  3. The contemporary national and international context of glass works

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectResearch Project30%
Creative WorkCreative Work70%

Text References

  • ^ Beveridge, P., Domenech, I., & Pascual, E. (2005). Warm glass: A complete guide to kiln-forming techniques: Fusing, slumping and casting. NC: Lark Books.
  • Walker, B. (2000). Contemporary warm glass: A guide to fusing, slumping and kiln-formed techniques. Clemmens, NC: Four Corners International.
  • Yelle, R. W. (2000). Glass art from UrbanGlass. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Chihuly, D. (1992). Installations 1964-1992. Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum.

Journal References

  • Craft Art International

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Glass Design

  • Unit Code

    TDD3210

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students develop an informed approach to the creation of designed artifacts using glass as the primary medium. Students are introduced to design considerations and technical skills development including fusing, slumping, mould making, casting and basic cold-working techniques. Technical development is complemented by an introduction to contemporary glass developments.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded VIS2510

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the technical processes, material choices and contemporary contexts of their work.
  2. Create 3D designed object using a range of glass types that show evidence of research and informed practice.
  3. Demonstrate professional and safe working practices within the sculpture and glass studios.
  4. Evaluate the characteristics of glass that has been altered by heating and cooling processes including annealing and cooling.
  5. Produce glass work that demonstrate skills in fusing, slumping, mould making, casting and basic cold-working techniques.

Unit Content

  1. Kiln forming techniques: fusing, slumping, casting.
  2. Mould making.
  3. The contemporary national and international context of glass works

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures. Demonstrations. Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectResearch Project30%
Creative WorkCreative Work70%

Text References

  • ^ Beveridge, P., Domenech, I., & Pascual, E. (2005). Warm glass: A complete guide to kiln-forming techniques: Fusing, slumping and casting. NC: Lark Books.
  • Walker, B. (2000). Contemporary warm glass: A guide to fusing, slumping and kiln-formed techniques. Clemmens, NC: Four Corners International.
  • Yelle, R. W. (2000). Glass art from UrbanGlass. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing.
  • Chihuly, D. (1992). Installations 1964-1992. Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum.

Journal References

  • Craft Art International

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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