Outline

Overview

This unit examines conceptual and practical applications of glass in contemporary art and design. In studio research projects and presentations, understanding of glass as an everyday and cultural material is used to produce new forms and creative narratives. We explore a variety of processes, including kiln worked glass such as open face casting, fused and slumped glass, diamond cutting, polishing, lathe-working, engraving and glass joining. Your studio projects will combine sustainable, critical, and practical skills to develop and realise creative works. You can work exclusively with glass, glass components and other media and creative processes.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points of 1000 level from CAVA or 12 credit points of 1000 level from CASF
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jane Gavan, jane.gavan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Cobi Butcher, cobi.butcher@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	PROTOTYPES PRESENTATION MATERIAL TESTS & WORKING MODELS	25%	Formal exam period Due date: 06 Jun 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Jun 2024	10 mins incl. feedback, 1000w equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	SELF DIRECTED ARTWORK 15 MINS INCLUDING FEEDBACK PRACTICAL WORK PRESENTATION - SELF DIRECTED Work	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 06 Jun 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Jun 2024	15 mins, 2000w equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	IN CLASS PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL IN CLASS PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL	35%	Week 06 Due date: 28 Mar 2024 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Jun 2024	15 mins, 1500w equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Course Rubric for CAEL2076 : General Rubric for Unit - please see Canvas for assessment-specific marking guides.

Grading Scale: High Distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass, Fail, which is the Not Meeting Expectations description.

1. Understanding of Up-cycled and Kiln Formed Glass

- High Distinction: Displays exceptional understanding of glass history and contemporary practices; innovatively and insightfully informs their creative processes with relevant histories and theories.

- Distinction: Exhibits thorough knowledge of glass history and contemporary art practices; integrates these effectively into their own creative processes.

- Credit: Shows good comprehension of glass history and contemporary practices; beginning to relate these to personal creative processes.

- Pass: Demonstrates basic understanding of the history of glass and contemporary art practices.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Limited or no understanding of the history of glass and contemporary art practices.

2. Communication of Ideas

- High Distinction: Exceptionally creative and effective in communicating ideas; demonstrates advanced skills in conveying complex concepts artistically.

- Distinction: Communicates ideas creatively and effectively; engages audience with clear and original expression.

- Credit: Effectively communicates ideas with a moderate level of creativity and clarity.

- Pass: Communicates ideas in a straightforward manner; minimal creative expression.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Ineffective communication of ideas; lacks clarity and creativity.

3. Rigorous and Independent Thinking

- High Distinction: Outstanding independent, critical, and innovative thinking in all phases of project development and editing.

- Distinction: Exhibits strong independent and rigorous thinking; effectively develops and critically edits projects.

- Credit: Demonstrates good independent thought; more consistent rigor in developing and refining projects.

- Pass: Shows basic independent thinking in project development; limited rigor in editing.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Shows lack of independent thinking and rigor in project development and editing.

4. Engagement with Social, Cultural, and Ethical Issues

- High Distinction: Exceptional engagement with complex issues; innovatively incorporates a broad range of perspectives to significantly extend creative practice.

- Distinction: Strong critical engagement with social, cultural, and ethical issues; effectively applies diverse perspectives to enhance creative practice.

- Credit: Good understanding and engagement with these issues; applies local and international perspectives to some extent.

- Pass: Basic awareness of social, cultural, and ethical issues in studio glass; limited engagement.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Shows insufficient awareness and engagement with social, cultural, and ethical issues.

5. Use of Technology and Media for Information Gathering

- High Distinction: Expert use of technologies and media; demonstrates innovation in information gathering and application.

- Distinction: Advanced use of technologies and media; effectively and critically gathers and applies information.

- Credit: Competent use of technologies and media; gathers relevant information effectively.

- Pass: Basic use of appropriate technologies and media for information gathering.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Inadequate use of technology and media for information gathering; fails to gather relevant information.

6. Critical Evaluation and Application of Information

- High Distinction: Exceptional ability to critically evaluate and innovatively apply information to practice; demonstrates advanced understanding and application skills.

- Distinction: Strong critical evaluation skills; effectively applies information to significantly improve practice.

- Credit: Good skills in critically evaluating information; applies information appropriately to enhance practice.

- Pass: Demonstrates basic ability to evaluate and apply information to practice.

- Not Meeting Expectations: Fails to critically evaluate or appropriately apply information to practice.

Notes on Assessment:

- You are evaluated on each criterion independently; there is no bell curve used in this class.

- The overall grade for the course will be determined by your average performance across all criteria.

- You should aim for consistency across criteria for the best overall performance.

This rubric is structured to guide and assess performance in CAEL2076, reflecting the core learning outcomes for Year 2 students. Students are encouraged to use this rubric as a benchmark for their learning journey and project development. Instructors will employ this rubric to offer feedback and highlight opportunities for development throughout the course assessments.

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.

Learning support

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Formal exam period	15. STUDENT ASSESSMENT 2 & 3 - studio clean out	Studio (3 hr)
STUVAC	14. OPTIONAL - PROJECT DEVELOPMENT	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 01	1. INTRODUCTION to UoS, Glasswork facilities & Assessment overview. Studio Inductions What are the different types of Glass. Technical applications - Cutting Glass + Full and Tack fuse	Studio (3 hr)
Week 02	2. PRESENTATION – Glass as a contemporary material. Understanding Kiln forming, compatibility & annealing. Technical applications – Painting & Fusing	Studio (3 hr)
Week 03	3. PRESENTATION & DEMONSTRATION Light / Line and Dimension Technical application - Cutting and layering glass for Leading	Studio (3 hr)
Week 04	4. COLD SHOP - Demonstration & Induction ( Recycled Glass or sheet glass ) Technical application - Grinding & Engraving + Leading	Studio (3 hr)
Week 05	5. SANDBLASTER - Induction + Testing techniques relevant to projects + Project Development and Production	Studio (3 hr)
Week 06	6. ASSESSMENT 1 - PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL - classroom session.	Studio (3 hr)
Week 07	7. KILN FORMING AND SLUMPING - Simple techniques effective results – MOULDS, WIRES & TEXTURES	Studio (3 hr)
Week 08	8. PRESENTATION & PERSPECTIVES Installing considerations / fittings and fixtures Individual testing. Technical application - Looking at dimensions.	Studio (3 hr)
Week 09	9. STUDIO WORK & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - refining & applying techniques to align with your individual Projects	Studio (3 hr)
Week 10	10. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT - Individual consults and self-directed studio research	Studio (3 hr)
Week 11	11. STUDIO WORK & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - refining & applying techniques to align with your individual Projects	Studio (3 hr)
Week 12	12. STUDIO WORK & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - Assessment briefing. Student crit addressing Final considerations & finishing options.	Studio (3 hr)
Week 13	13. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & COMPLETION - Self-directed project development & completion	Independent study (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students may be required to purchase their own PPE.
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 must 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

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

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

Online resources

Corning Museum of Glass http://www.cmog.org

http://www.cmog.org/research/library
Journals include New Glass Review and

http://www.cmog.org/research/publications/journal-glass-studies
Urban glass NYC – https://www.urbanglass.org
Ebeltoft Museum DK – http://glasmuseet.dk

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

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

Responding to student feedback

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

This semester we are trialling a week 1-12 class in order for students to have self directed time to complete projects before the final assessment. This is based on teacher observation and valuable student feedback. Please keep giving us feedback ! in the Unit of Study evaluation and at any time during the semester.

Additional information

More information and notifications can be found on Canvas

Additional costs

$50 Material Levy - this includes glass for initial testing . Students are required to purchase their own materials for self - directed final work. Students may also be required to purchase their own PPE.

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

Work, health and safety requirements

Please note the below safety requirements of the Glass Studio.

Enclosed toed work boots at ALL times

Natural fibre clothing at ALL times

No loose jewellery / hair tied back

Compulsory WHS Inductions will be undertaken for all glass workshop areas.

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

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

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CAEL2076: Light and Space, Glass in Art

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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