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3.00 Credits
A survey course emphasizing cold, warm, and hot glass working processes as a means of personal expression and appreciation. A portion of the course is a basic investigation of the history, chemistry, techniques, and technical aspects of glass. Materials fee required. Credit 3
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6.00 Credits
This class will introduce the student to grinding, polishing, lamination, and adhesives. Basic solid and blown hot forming will be covered. The student will acquire practical experience with the operation and maintenance of all cold and hot working equipment in the shops. Materials fee required. Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
This class will continue exploring hot and cold glass techniques. Basic color and bit application in molten glass working will be covered. Sand carving and step blasting will be part of this class as students create works for the fi nal presentation. Materials fee required. (2041-301) Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
The class will introduce the student to techniques of painting and reverse painting on solid, blown, and plate glass. Paradise paints, enamels, and polymers will be used as painting mediums for artistic exploration and decorative purposes. Construction and use of plaster molds for blown glass will be introduced as a way to create sculptural elements for a fi nal project. Materials fee required. (2041-302) Credit 6
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2.00 Credits
A survey course emphasizing glass fl ameworking and stained glass fabrication as means of personal expression and utilitarian design. Basic investigation of the history, chemistry, and technical aspects of glass will be covered. Material fee required. Credit 2
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6.00 Credits
The class will introduce the student to sand casting, pate de verre, lost wax casting, billet casting, and gravity casting. Alternative forms of model building, mold making with clay, and wax for casting glass are part of this course. Annealing cycles and the use of the oven controls will be utilized as the student develops solutions to casting problems. Students will explore the history of glass. In Glassblowing, Graal pick-up, and other techniques involving pre formed blanks or elements will be taught. There will be an emphasis on teamwork and experimentation with new techniques. Options for problem solving include mixed media sculpture and the vessel. Materials fee required. (2041-303) Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
Utilizing The Corning Museum of Glass study collection and the museum's Rakow Research Library; students will develop a body of work that refl ects their specifi c interests with glass. Students may select a concept from the following or develop an alternative topic: glass equipment construction, building a studio, public commissions, developing a production series, industrial design for glass, colored glass chemistry, creative resource for a sculpture, art education, and the gallery. The student will make a formal presentation related to the selected research topic. Materials fee required. (2041-401) Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
Utilizing The Corning Museum of Glass study collection and the museum's Rakow Research Library; students will develop a body of work that refl ects their specifi c interests with glass. Students may select a concept from the following or develop an alternative topic: glass equipment construction, building a studio, public commissions, developing a production series, industrial design for glass, creative resource for a sculpture, art education, and the gallery. The student will make a formal presentation related to the selected research topic. Materials fee required (2041-402) Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
Independent work produced during this quarter will be of an exploratory nature. Working with the instructor, students will identify concepts for senior-level research based on individual interests and visual exploration. Preparation for graduation, including a written thesis, portfolio presentation, artists statement, and senior exhibition will be a part of this course. Materials fee required. (2041-403) Credit 6
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6.00 Credits
Information developed during the previous course will serve as a foundation for in-depth research to be developed during this quarter. A statement describing the nature and intent of the thesis is required before week two of this term. Students will refi ne and develop a body of work for the senior exhibition and will submit initial draft of the thesis at the end of this quarter. Materials fee required. (2041-501) Credit 6
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