Mosaics & Glass Fusing for Improvers
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| AV1173 | Mosaics & Glass Fusing for Improvers | 18/04/2024 | 27/06/2024 | 9:30 AM | 12:30 PM | Gants Hill Campus | Thu |  |  |
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More information about this Course
How will the course benefit me?
The course is for learners who have completed ‘Mosaics & Glass Fusing for Beginners' course at Redbridge Institute or have substantial previous experience of Mosaics and Glass Fusing?and wish to further their skills.
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What will I learn?
This course will develop the necessary skills and techniques needed for designing and making mosaics from a variety of materials and further develop fusing technique. You will learn to further develop your design skills, lay increasingly complex combinations of materials and opii, continue to make samples of experimental work of increasing complexity, lay mosaic on a 3D base, adhere to health & safety guidelines (understanding and following health and safety guidelines and good practices are essential aspects of the course).
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Career Opportunities
You can continue to develop your skills and knowledge by attending further courses at Redbridge Institute.
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Entry Requirements
You must have completed the ‘Mosaics & Glass Fusing - Beginners’ course or equivalent.
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Additional Material Cost
This will be totally dependent on your design and choice of material. A core range of fusing materials are available for purchase in class. A very limited range of additional mosaic materials are also available. You will be advised where to purchase further materials. Learners will need to bring to class: sketch book, pencils, workshop clothes or apron,
small paint brush for glue
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Health & Safety
It is essential that you have good eyesight, good concentration and manual dexterity, also be able to understand verbal instructions and safely use the tools and materials.? You should NOT wear open shoes. Workshop clothes or apron should be worn
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How will the course be delivered?
A variety of teaching methods will be used, including lecture, demonstration and practical application, group and one-to-one tuition. You will make samples and experiment with different materials and techniques. You will then apply these skills and techniques to the fabrication of mosaic panels. There will be continuous verbal feedback at all stages of the project as well as group discussion and support. An initial assessment at the beginning of the course will establish your starting point, including skills level, related experience, confidence and preferred learning styles. It will also give your tutor an indication of your personal objectives. Throughout the course your tutor will be observe and discuss with you your progress, making suggestions as to how to improve your skills and achieve your
objectives. At the end of the course, you will assess and review of your overall progress in discussion with your tutor.
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