COURSES
These courses have been developed to suit the contemporary requirements of designed glazing, as well as retaining the traditional skills necessary to conserve the rich heritage of stained glass in Australia.
They are extremely well developed courses that will give a solid grounding in the skills required, with design elements included and will encourage you to consider using glass in many different ways in the built environment.
The courses have been developed using funding from the State Government Workforce Training Innovation.
Certificate III in Glass & Glazing - Designed Glazing
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (Designed Glazing) MSF30422 is the only course in the world to offer a trade qualification in designed glazing. Glaziers are in high demand in Australia, with employment opportunities predicted to grow by more than 10% in the next five years. If you dream of a practical application for your visual arts skills and creativity in the booming architecture and construction industry, this unique course offers the skills to succeed.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Glasswork
Glass is being utilised more in the built environment than ever before, and there is enormous potential to create innovative and contemporary uses of designed glazing, particularly as a contemporary architectural element. The Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 (Glasswork) is a huge step forward in advancing the professionalism, sustainability and progression of the Designed Glazing sector.
The Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 (Glasswork) builds on the skills developed in the Certificate III in Glass and Glazing MSF30422 (Designed Glazing) to not only hone your artistic talent but also progress your practice as a glass artist. The units in this diploma have been carefully selected to develop your understanding of artistic, conceptual, commercial and cultural matters in the Designed Glazing sector, and set you up for success in creating and sustaining a business in the industry.
