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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 2131 - Glass Blowing III
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course expands upon the glass blowing techniques covered in Glass Blowing II. Students will approach glass blowing in an experimental and creative way and the class will introduce basic cold-working techniques. The purpose of this course is to teach students 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
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Create blown glass forms that demonstrate advanced technical competence.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of glass melting furnaces, glass annealing ovens, and torches.
- Demonstrate the ability to shape and form soda-lime glass with the glass furnace and bench and hand torch.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of glass etching and carving techniques using stage blasting, liquid mask, and the photo resist process.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Understand the historical development of contemporary furnace blown and flame worked glass.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of individual glass artists and their contributions to the development of glass arts.
- Demonstrate an expanded ability to express one’s self and communicate conceptual ideas 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 an advanced 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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