Hot Glass Techniques and Processes

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VISU 2006
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Course ID
208218
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will expand students' knowledge and skills of glass by working with hot glass and glassblowing. Students will develop advanced skills in glass work including working with hot glass and glassblowing; equipment, techniques and processes of cold working equipment, molten glass and the glassblowing process to create utilitarian and sculptural works through individual and group projects.

Course learning outcomes

  • Execute technical skills and apply material processes in the production of contemporary art objects using hot glass, glass blowing techniques and cold working equipment.
  • Critique the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that underpin contemporary art practice in the use of hot glass production.
  • Implement knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements of the Glass studio and/or workshop and in the manufacture of contemporary art objects.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 59591
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 5
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-09
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-13
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-14
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-13
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB4-14

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

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N/A

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Assessment

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