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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1132 - Glass Blowing II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This class expands upon the glass blowing techniques covered in Glass Blowing I. Students will approach glass in an experimental and creative way and address more advanced aesthetic ideas. The purpose of this course is to teach the student to push the traditional boundaries of glass blowing, to work in series to create a cohesive body of work, and to explore the aesthetic challenges of glass as an artistic material. A supply fee is required. Additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need. See course notes in eServices or contact the instructor for additional information. Students must be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week in the studio outside of class.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 1131
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Create blown glass forms that demonstrate advanced technical competence.
- Demonstrate an understanding of construction and use of glass melting furnaces and glass annealing ovens.
- Demonstrate the following technical skills: color overlay, cane making, murrini making, zanfirico construction, and graal technique.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of glass etching and glass polishing.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Understand the historical development of contemporary blown glass, including the work of individual glass artists and their contributions.
- Demonstrate the ability to express one’s self and communicate conceptual ideas or emotions visually.
- Understand the significance and cultural differences in the development of regional glass blowing centers.
- Evaluate the quality and success of a work of art and articulate an informed response, including the self-critical evaluation of one’s own work as well as work created by another artist.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Survey of the expressive qualities of glass blowing materials and supplies on a developed level
- Survey of Glass Blowing techniques and principles of advanced glass blowing design and construction
- Introduction to tools and materials used in creating blown glass at an advanced level
- Advanced examination of the visual landscape and the role of glass blowing in history
- Informed critical response to works of blown glass
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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