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Offered By:	Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Asian Studies, ANU Medical School, and Canberra School of Art
Academic Contact:	Mr Richard Whiteley

 

This workshop major may only be taken in a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Design Arts or a Diploma of Art.

The internationally recognised Glass Workshop offers students one of the best educational experiences in the field today. Over the past twenty-five years, the school has developed a reputation for producing artists with impressive portfolios and boasts an exceptionally high rate of graduates who become practicing professionals, these include: Ben Edols and Kathy Elliot, Giles Bettison, Jessica Loughlin, Kristie Rea, Scott Chasling, Blanche Tilden, April Surgent and Cobi Cockburn to name a few.

The Workshop focuses on developing the strengths of an individuals' practice whilst providing a sound technical foundation and also helping students locate their work within the broader context of the visual arts. Courses are led through one on one teaching, group presentations and seminars. A vibrant visiting artists program provides unique opportunities for students to work closely with contemporary luminaries such as Harumi Yuutake (Japan), Tessa Klegg (UK), Susan Cohn (Australia), Umiko Noda (Japan), Franz Xaver Holler (Germany), Michael Schiener (US), Ben Edols and Kathy Elliot (Australia), Nick Mount (Australia), Henry Halem (US), Therman Statom (USA), Mark Zirple (USA) and Dante Marioni (USA). All academic staff maintain active international careers and the Workshop also actively encourages international exchanges and supports students working abroad in facilities such as Pilchuck and Corning.  The diversity of training across the areas of conceptual and technique development, material knowledge, history and equipment use encourages the development of a cohesive community for a high level of exchange and dialogue within the Glass Workshop.

The workshop hosts Undergraduate, Honours and Post Graduate studies and the extensive facilities allow students to focus on glass blowing, kiln forming, glass painting, mould making, glass cutting and polishing. The studio-based academic environment allows students to fully immerse themselves in their exploration, learning, thinking and development of individual aesthetic interests in glass. With over 70% of graduates sustaining a professional level involvement within the field, Canberra is regarded by many as the most comprehensive and strongest glass programs worldwide.