Glass Courses

Glass: Material

Course No. GLS 275-375-475  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Material. The fundamental methodologies, history, traditions, and cultural context of glass in both two- and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further understand contemporary glass as material. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Production

Course No. GLS 285-385-485  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Production. The fundamentals of rhythm, movement, and repetition in both two- and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further the understanding of Production. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Surface

Course No. GLS 295-395-495  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Surface. The fundamentals of pattern, texture, and repetition in both two-and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further the understanding of Surface. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Concept, Theory + Practice

Course No. GLS 343-443  Credits: 3.0

Assignments given at all levels 300 and above. Includes research and development of concepts using glass as a media for expression. Practice in hot glass working further advancing fundamentals of blowing off-hand to more advanced techniques surface decoration of vessels and use of hot glass for sculptural ideas. Cold joining using special adhesives; and in cold glass, cutting, grinding and finishing techniques. Emphasis on hot glass in the fall; casting and cold glass in the spring. Safety and General studio operation. Enrollment priority to Craft + Design Majors, intermediate and advanced electives first. First time beginners if enrollment allows. 3 credits.

Hot Glass: Concept, Theory + Practice

Course No. GLS 343A-443A  Credits: 3.0

Assignments given at all levels 300 Independent projects at 400. Includes research and development of concepts using glass as a media for expression. Practice in advanced hot glass working further building on fundamentals of blowing off-hand to more advanced techniques surface decoration of vessels and use of hot glass for sculptural ideas. Advanced methods for forming, may include hot casting, mold blowing, using multiples; cold joining using special adhesives; and cold glass, cutting grinding and finishing techniques. Emphasis on Hot Glass. Safety and General studio operation. Craft + Design Majors and Advanced Electives. May be repeated. One semester of hot glass required. 3 credits.

Professional Practices: Entrepreneurial Ventures

Course No. PPEL 398A  Credits: 3.0

This course provides an overview of the environment surrounding the business of art and design, and the practice of the individual. One of the two class meeting per week is a core lecture series that covers self-promotion, networking, ethics, intellectual property, contracts, professional development, and guidance by practicing professionals. During the other weekly meeting, students attend a breakout session for the specific course in which they are enrolled. The breakout session for this course, Professional Practices: Entrepreneurial Ventures, transports the student through the key decisions required to establish a successful art/design business. 3 credits.

Pro Pract: Entrepreneurial Ventures

Course No. PPEL 398A  Credits: 3.0

This course provides an overview of the environment surrounding the business of art and design, and the practice of the individual. One of the two class meeting per week is a core lecture series that covers self-promotion, networking, ethics, intellectual property, contracts, professional development, and guidance by practicing professionals. During the other weekly meeting, students attend a breakout session for the specific course in which they are enrolled. The breakout session for this course, Professional Practices: Entrepreneurial Ventures, transports the student through the key decisions required to establish a successful art/design business. 3 credits.

Professional Practices: Industry

Course No. PPEL 398B  Credits: 3.0

This course provides an overview of the environment surrounding the business of art and design, and the practice of the individual. One of the two class meeting per week is a core lecture series that covers self-promotion, networking, ethics, intellectual property, contracts, professional development, and guidance by practicing professionals. During the other weekly meeting, students attend a breakout session for the specific course in which they are enrolled. The breakout session for this course, Professional Practices: Industry supports student preparation to become an integral part of a commercial organization by providing an understanding of corporate methods and practices. 3 credits.