University of Sydney

This course 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 students investigate the psychology of the glass vessel through its function and physical properties. Students 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. Students may work exclusively with glass or in conjunction with other media and processes.

This course examines the conceptual frameworks and technologies that shape the making of screen-based media and contemporary art practices. Through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and screenings, students explore the evolution of experimental film, video art, and independent filmmaking from the 1960s to the present. Students engage in the production of a self-directed digital film that may be realized in any style or genre. They learn the applied skills and competencies needed to use of studio facilities and equipment.

This course provides students with the opportunity to address complex problems identified by industry, community, and government organizations. With mentorship from a major industry partner and an academic lead, students integrate their academic skills and knowledge by working in diverse teams across disciplinary boundaries. Students research, analyze and present solutions to a real-world problem, and build on their interpersonal and transferable skills by engaging with and learning from experts in the field.

This course examines creative writing practices across a range of different literary forms. Students will be guided through the process of generating ideas, drafting, workshopping, editing and revision to produce a portfolio of creative writing.

This course examines ways of evaluating, describing and illustrating the various elements of a visual image such as shape and form, space, line, values and texture.