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CAEL2049: Vessel as Concept: Hot Glass Intro

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study examines the glass vessel in everyday life and its application as a conceptual agent in contemporary art. By nature, the glassblowing process creates a vessel or container from a mass of molten glass. Through research projects you will investigate the psychology of the glass vessel through its function and physical properties. You will develop fundamental hand skills and glassblowing techniques through structured weekly workshops, and combine practical skills with contextual knowledge in the development of conceptually themed projects. You may work exclusively with glass or in conjunction with other media and processes.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in the Visual Arts major or 12 credit point at 1000 level Studio Foundation units in the Bachelor of Visual Arts
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Andrew Lavery, andrew.lavery@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Participation PROTOTYPES
PRESENTATION MATERIAL TESTS & WORKING MODELS
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:00

Closing date: 07 Jun 2022
10 MIN PRESENTATION - INCLUDING FEEDBACK
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO4 LO3
Presentation FINAL SELF DIRECTED PROJECT
PRACTICAL WORK PRESENTATION - SELF DIRECTED ARTWORK
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:00

Closing date: 07 Jun 2022
10 MINS INCLUDING FEEDBACK
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO4 LO3
Presentation PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL
IN CLASS PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL
20% Week 06
Due date: 28 Mar 2022 at 09:00

Closing date: 29 Mar 2022
10 MIN PRESENTATION
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO3 LO2
Assignment PROJECT PROPOSAL
PROJECT PROPOSAL
0% Week 06
Due date: 28 Mar 2022 at 09:00

Closing date: 29 Mar 2022
800 - 1000 WRDS
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period ASSESSMENT 2 & 3 - STUDENT PRESENTATIONS Studio (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
STUVAC OPTIONAL - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 01 INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO - Introduction to Assessment tasks and rotational modelling - Studio Inductions Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO5
Week 02 VESSEL AS A CONCEPT - Contemporary artists & materials. Discussing basic forms and possibilities in HOT SHOP Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 03 TOOLS & SHAPING - Identification and purpose Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 04 COLD SHOP - Demonstration & Induction Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 05 FORM - Creating basic shapes and forms in Hot Glass Workshop (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 06 ASSESSMENT 1 - PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
Week 07 INDEPENDENT STUDY WEEK Independent study (3 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 08 TECHNIQUE - Applying techniques to align with your individual project Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 09 CONCEPTUAL & TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT - Individual consults and self directed studio research Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6
Week 10 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - Applying techniques to align with your individual Projects Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - Applying techniques to align with your individual Projects Workshop (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 12 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - Assessment briefing. Final considerations & finishing options. Locations - Walls - Plinths Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 13 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & COMPLETION - Self-directed project development & completion Workshop (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.

  • Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.

  • Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Additional requirements from Sydney College of the Arts

  • Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of timetabled activities for this unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Unit Coordinator.
  • All assignments are compulsory and must be attempted. 
  • You must attend scheduled assessments to be eligible to pass. Non-attendance at assessment on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Blanche Craig, Ed, Contemporary Glass, London, Black Dog, 2008.

Albers, Josef, Glasstress,  [project conceived and organized by Adriano Berengo] ; [translations: Brenda Lea Stone]. Milano, New York, Charta, 2009. 

Frantz, Suzanne, The Glass Skin, Corning Museum of Glass, 1998.  

Schmid, Edward T, Beginning Glassblowing, Bellingham, Washington, Glass Mountain Press, 1998.  

Oldknow Tina, 25 years of New Glass Review, The Corning Museum of Glass, New York, 2005.

Osborne, Margot. Australian Glass Today . Kent Town, S. Aust: Wakefield Press, 2005. Print.

Halper, Vicki. Links: Glass in the pacific Northwest. Tacoma : Museum of Glass ; Seattle : in association with University of Washington Press, c2013 

Brittenham, Claudia. Vessels: The Object as Container. Editor, Oxford University Press, forthcoming Oct 2019

 

Periodicals: 

Urban Glass Quarterly

Neus Glass

American Craft 

Craft

Craft Arts

Vetro

Websites:

http://howisthisglass.blogspot.com.au

http://www.urbanglass.org

http://www.cmog.org

http://museumofglass.org

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate understanding of the glass vessel in: the history of the glass vessel; contemporary art practices; and relevant histories and theories that informs their own creative processes
  • LO2. communicate their ideas and those of others creatively and effectively
  • LO3. demonstrate rigorous and independent thinking in the development and editing of their projects
  • LO4. engage critically with social, cultural and ethical issues and apply local and international perspectives specific in studio glass to extend their creative practice
  • LO5. use appropriate technologies and media to effectively gather information
  • LO6. critically evaluate information and apply to their own practice where appropriate.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Glass Blowing incorporates hot sculpting this semester and for the duration of COVID WHS environments  Students who wish to BLOW glass ( inflate the bubble with human breath ) will be required to purchase their own ‘blow hose kit’ at a cost to the individual.  We will be guided by the University throughout the semester on recommended and approved safe work practices and may be subject to change without notice at any time. Students who do not purchase their own PPE will be restricted to hot sculpting glass which refers to manipulating glass on a solid pipe.

Glass Blowing incorporates hot sculpting this semester and for the duration of COVID WHS environments 

Students who wish to BLOW glass ( inflate the bubble with human breath ) will be required to purchase there own ‘blow hose kit’ at a cost to the individual – supplier reccomended. 

We will be guided by the University throughout the semester on recommended and approved safe work practices and may be subject to change without notice at any time. Students who do not purchase there own PPE will be restricted to hot sculpting glass which refers to manipulating glass on a solid pipe .

 

Additional costs

$50 Material levy Additional Individual personal protective equipment may be required.

Site visit guidelines

Students will be required to sign in and out of all sessions. Hand washing will be encouraged frequently and will be required when entering and leaving workshops/studios and workstations. Sinks will be restricted to one user at a time. Hand sanitisers will be available in each workshops/studio and will be located at entrances, the sinks and in the vicinity of the safety showers and eye wash stations. The location of the hand sanitisers will be clearlysign-posted. Students will be required to wear a face mask when possible. Students will wear mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Work, health and safety

Please note the below safety requirements for working in the Glass Studio.

- Enclosed toed shoes at ALL times

- Natural fibre clothing at ALL times

- No loose jewellery / hair tied back

Prior to commencing classes, please download the COVID safety app & watch the Sydney University safety video available at:

https://sydney.edu.au/campus-life/safety-security.html

Please bring a notebook, pens and pencils to all classes

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