Category: Glass – DGL

This class explores the interaction of color and pattern through glassblowing techniques. Students learn traditional techniques for using color including cane, murrini, color overlays, color cups, bit applications, and encalmo. Students work up to developing their own designs and creating their own unique techniques and color applications. Students are responsible for maintaining a sketchbook and giving assigned presentations throughout the semester. The class will primarily take place in the hot shop.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: TAKE DGL-142

This class focuses on glass as a mediator of image. Through material and optical investigations, students will utilize glass as a screen, filter, and lens. Students learn basic glass forming techniques and utilize glass objects as an actor in photography and video, which results in images, objects, and installations. Lectures, demonstrations, and critiques, will encourage students to consider both the technical and conceptual connections between glass and image making.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

In this course students learn to design, fabricate, and evaluate glass installation. The course is focused on developing installation concepts that address space, interaction, and architecture. Assignments address creating multiples through basic glassblowing, mold making, hot casting, coldworking, and gluing. Students also learn methods to mount, hang, and install glass parts. Artistic research and presentations on contemporary art, design, and craft inform students’ understanding of glass installation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 170, DGL 142

This course builds on the skills learned in Cast Glass. Advanced students, in addition to trying new techniques, may pursue self-directed projects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DGL 140

The purpose of this course is to further develop the basic skills and techniques needed to make a blown-glass form. Primary skills are reviewed; additional techniques and projects are explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142

This course will introduce students to a variety kilnforming approaches to translating 2D design and drawings into fused, slumped, and cast glass forms. Students will create a personal body of work using image oriented techniques such as photo-sandblast resist, enameling, powder fusing, emulsion transfer and engraving in decorative, functional and sculptural pieces.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL-142, DGL-170

In this course students engage in research and ideation exercises to create self directed projects in glass. Students are guided to develop narrative and concept in their work and are encouraged to undertake original research in the glass fabrication processes and techniques. Students may choose to work in glassblowing, kiln forming, coldworking or a combination of multiple techniques to complete their work. The outcome of this course is a cohesive body of work that will help build students’ professional portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: TAKE DGL-140 and DGL-142

This beginning class teaches students how to apply cold-working processes to hot formed glass. A variety of processes are introduced including cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface embellishment. Students learn to safely and effectively utilize cold-working equipment and apply cold techniques and tools to solve fabrication problems. Students also apply their skills to creative projects. Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design are emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142

In this course, students learn in-depth color compositional techniques as they relate to glass and how they are applied to personal expression. The theme of this course is to integrate color composition imagery into blown glass. Referencing historic and contemporary glass, students develop a personal body of work reflecting researched topics and proficiency in skills they have developed. Some techniques covered include cain, frit and shard glass, and engraving and etching to produce compositions both decorative and painterly.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 135 OR DGL 142

This beginning class teaches students how to transform the glass objects that they make into functional lighting devices. Fabrication, assembly, and finishing techniques will be introduced. Students will learn how to safely make electrical connections and select the appropriate components for their designs. The skills learned will be applied to creative projects. Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design will be emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142