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:
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
Prerequisites: DGL 242
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 advanced class teaches students how to,transform the glass objects that they make into,functional lighting devices. Fabrication,,assembly, and professional finishing techniques,will be explored in-depth. Students will,confidently and safely make electrical connections,and select the appropriate components for their,designs. These refined skill sets will be applied,to creative projects and used to solve real-world,design problems. Professionalism, problem-solving,,and craftsmanship will be emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGL 142, DGL 265
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students are exposed to a variety,of drawing experiences, methods and materials,,using line, light and volume to explore the human,form. This includes a diverse group of models,enabling dialog and engagement on a range of body,types, proportion, value and shape.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course is designed to teach students methods,for mechanical and freehand perspective drawing.,Topics covered are volumetric drawing, equal and,unequal spacing in perspective, one point,(parallel perspective), two point perspective,,three point perspective, inclined perspective,,ellipses (as well as the difference between,ellipses, circles in perspective and ovals), and,tonal values as they relate to atmospheric,perspective and the rendering formula of,highlight, light, shadow, shadow core, reflected,light, and reflected shadow. Also taught are the,understanding of light refraction and rendering of,cast shadows and the use of hard, intermediate and,soft edges to achieve a sense of dimension.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101
