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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 2134 - Glass Sculpture II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Expands upon glass techniques covered in Glass Sculpture I. This course will focus on refining technical skills in both the hot and cold shop to create innovative glass forms. Students are expected to create a body of work that pushes beyond traditional concepts of the material. A supply fee is required; additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need. See course notes in eServices for additional information. Students should be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week outside of class working on assignments in the on-campus art studios and facilities.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 2133
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Create hollow and solid glass forms that express advanced technical and aesthetic competence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the proper use of glass studio equipment in both the “hot shop” and “cold shop”.
- Explore alternative methods of display such as wall pieces and installations .
- Understand and demonstrate technical skills involving completing pieces composed of several parts assembled hot.
- Understand and demonstrate technical skills involving completing pieces composed of several parts assembled cold.
- Demonstrate the ability to create advanced forms utilizing a variety of art materials and multiple glass disciplines.
- Have the mature ability to express one’s self, and communicate one’s ideas or emotions visually.
- To work as part of a team, in a collaborative effort, to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary leaders and innovators in the glass art movement.
- Articulate and evaluate the quality and success of a work of art; this includes the self critical evaluation of personal work as well as work done by another artist.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Advanced glass blowing
- Examination of techniques of glass finishing including grinding and polishing
- Assembling multi-component pieces
- Survey of gallery display practices
- Use of advanced studio equipment such as the “garage”
- Examination of contemporary blown glass
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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