2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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
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:
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
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 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
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
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored.,
,FALL 2026,
,GLASS SCULPTURE,,
,In this class students investigate the potential,of glass as a sculptural material. Students,engage in explorations that include both,experimental and traditional techniques in,hotworking, kinlcasting, and coldworking. ,In-class demonstrations include: hot-casting,glass, experimental hot-working, cutting and,gluing, coldworking, and uncommon surface,treatments, like mirrorizing. The majority of,class time is spent working in the studio.,Additionally, students are asked to give informal,research presentations, and slide lectures,covering the use of glass in contemporary art. ,For students considering a major or minor in,glass, this class is an excellent introduction to,the range of creative possibilities in glass.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
