Category: Glass – DGL

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area being explored.

Credits: 3

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Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

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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In this course, students learn glassblowing using molds to extend form-making potential and to fabricate unique molds. Techniques covered include optical, two part and free-form molds. Mold materials of plaster, wood, metal, sand and graphite are explored. The use of glass color and cold work finishing techniques complete the experience. Projects realized include utilitarian vessels, sculptural and architectural elements.

Credits: 3

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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

This intermediate class teaches students how to combine coldworking and hot working processes. Students explore technical processes in-depth, including cutting, polishing, gluing, and surface embellishment. Students learn to safely and effectively utilize cold-working and hot working to solve fabrication problems and develop an expressive language with the material. Craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design are emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGL 142, DGL 170