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Unit of study_

CAEL5042: Upcycled Glass: Introducing Warm Glass

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study examines conceptual and practical applications of glass fusing and slumping through contemporary art and design. Your understanding of the ubiquity of glass and its reuse in various guises will be developed through self-directed research projects and the in class presentation of your findings. Technical introductions to warm glass allow you to traverse a raft of reductive and manipulative processes, including: diamond cutting, polishing, lathe-working, engraving and joining. Your projects will combine critical and practical skills. You may decide to work exclusively within the medium of glass or in conjunction with other media and processes as required.

Unit details and rules

Unit code CAEL5042
Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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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
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation Prototype Project
Prototypes + supporting statement / journal.
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 17 Jun 2021 at 14:00

Closing date: 17 Jun 2021
Individual 15 mins Samples + Journal
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Presentation Project 3 – FINAL PROJECT – Exhibition Work
Presentation and Artist Statement + Text Upload Canvas
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 17 Jun 2021 at 14:00

Closing date: 19 Jun 2021
Individual 15 minute + 200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Presentation Presentation
Models or PPT + PDF concept proposal
20% Week 06
Due date: 15 Apr 2021 at 14:00

Closing date: 17 Jun 2021
15 minute + 1200 word proposal
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2

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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period 15. Student Assessment themed project 2 - studio clean out Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 01 1. Introduction to UoS, Glasswork facilities & Assessment overview. Studio presentation & research discussions. Technical applications and examples. Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 02 2. PRESENTATION - Glass as a contemporary material. Understanding compatibility & annealing. Hands-on testing Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 03 3. PRESENTATION & DEMONSTRATION -the role of heat - slumping glass - hands-on individual testing Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 04 4. COLD SHOP - Demonstration & Induction ( Recycled Glass ) changing original purpose. Assessment briefing. Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Week 05 5. SANDBLASTER - Induction + Testing techniques relevant to projects + Project Development and production Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 06 6. ASSESSMENT 1 - PRESENTATION & PROPOSAL - classroom session. Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Week 07 7. KILN FORMING AND SLUMPING - Simple techniques effective results – MOULDS, WIRES & TEXTURES Studio (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Week 08 8. STUDIO WORK - testing & applying techniques to align with your individual Projects Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO6
Week 09 9. STUDIO WORK - testing & applying techniques to align with your individual Projects Studio (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 10 10. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT - Individual consults and self directed studio research Studio (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 11. STUDIO WORK - testing & applying techniques to align with your individual Projects Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 12 12. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT - Assessment briefing. Final considerations & finishing options. Locations - Walls - Plinths Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO6
Week 13 13. PROJECT COMPLETION - Self-directed project development & completion Studio (3 hr) LO2 LO3 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.

 

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 in the Canvas site for this unit.

  • 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

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

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

More information and notifications can be found on Canvas

Additional costs

Studio material Levy $50 per student. This covers material supplied in weeks 1 - 8. Additional material may need to be purchased for final self -directed project.

Site visit guidelines

Prior to commencing please watch the Sydney University safety video available at: https://sydney.edu.au/campus-life/safety-security.html

Work, health and safety

Please note the below safety requirements of the Glass Studio.

- Enclosed toed shoes at ALL times

- Natural fibre clothing at ALL times

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

Prior to commencing please watch the Sydney University safety video available at:

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

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