Category: Glass – DGL

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 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

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This course provides the student with a strong vocabulary of surface, texture, and patterning composition. The student is encouraged to experiment with combinations of decoration. The course is designed in a skill building and exploration format that utilizes basic glassblowing form and techniques.

Credits: 3

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This course covers various mold-making techniques for glass, including sand casting, slumping, fusing, pate de verre, hot billet casting, etc. Students explore the unique characteristics of cast glass in vessels, sculpture and panels. Glass elements may be made for inclusion with other materials.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students work on a one-to-one basis with the instructor, as well as participate in teamwork with other students. This class takes an extensive look at the techniques used in historical glasswork as well as in contemporary studio work.

Credits: 3

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