Glass

Adv Glass Concepts: Casting

Course No. GLS240/340/440  Credits: 3
Faculty Sungsoo Kim

This course aims at advancing students' knowledge and techniques in creative and intellectual ways as well as fostering new conceptual schemes. Students will be introduced to such methods as sand casting, Pate-de-verre, cold working and kiln casting in the course of pursuing their sculptural goals. In the meantime, students will also practice applying problem-solving skills to making art. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of general kiln forming and acquire more advanced casting techniques. Ultimately, with this technical basis, the course will inspire students to shape and realize an individual visual voice. Hot glass will be possibly conducted as complement. Open to all students with one semester of glass. Course fee required. Pre-requisite: One semester of Glass.

CMC BFA Research & Thesis

Course No. CMC400.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Matthew Hollern

This course is designed to examine concepts and technologies of the Craft and Material Culture majors, and support the pursuit of work of individual direction. Subjects are presented to challenge students to conduct research and examine their own position.Ê Discussions and presentations vary to recognize the direction of the group and include singular object-driven problems, formal issues, and conceptual challenges.Ê The course includes group discussion, visiting artists, field trips and presentations. Each student will develop a thesis in support of the studio work. A mandatory mid-year review at the end of the fall semester will prepare students for the oral defense of the BFA exhibition. Required of all graduating CMC majors. Offered fall. Open to electives. 3 credits.

CMC: Creative Process & Materials Studies

Course No. CMC200.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Kathy Buszkiewicz | William Brouillard

Building upon the foundation skills developed in the first year of study, students will continue to explore the elements of design through their major area of study. The creative process as it relates to the materials one selects to work with will be the unifying inquiry. Sophomores from all majors in the Craft and Material Culture Environment will explore common themes while resolving assignments in the individual majors; ceramics, enamel, glass, jewelry and metals. The class will support the integration of each studentÕs acquired knowledge of drawing, design, and color with the development of skills related to the various CMC major programs. Offered fall. 3 credits.

CMC: Surface and Image

Course No. CMC300.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Gretchen Goss

The third year of the Craft and Material Culture Core Curriculum will explore the integration of digital imaging, three-dimensional modeling, and the materials and processes associated with the four major departments. The fall semester course will specifically focus on application and integration of two-dimensional digital images on the surfaces and forms in clay, enamel, glass and metal. Through assignments that will encourage the use of digital technology for the development of image, pattern and texture, students will utilize and develop their skills with imaging software and explore how it translates into the various materials and surfaces. Offered fall. 3 credits.

Enameling: Advanced Projects

Course No. ENA245A.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Gretchen Goss

This course will focus on advanced and experimental processes with enamel. Processes may include but are not limited to: torchfiring, electroforming, grissaille, plique-a-jour, enameling on silver and gold. Advanced students are expected to continue their exploration of the medium, focusing on enamel techniques not covered in the beginning course. Students are encouraged to explore 3-dimensional formats and large-scale applications at the same time as mastering their skills in the processes previously learned. Graduating students are generally working independently on research and production of work for the BFA exhibit. Technical demonstrations will be based on the skill level of the students enrolled each semester. Required of enamel majors. Open to electives.

Enameling: Advanced Projects

Course No. ENA345A.1  Credits: 3

This course will focus on advanced and experimental processes with enamel. Processes may include but are not limited to: torchfiring, electroforming, grissaille, plique-a-jour, enameling on silver and gold. Advanced students are expected to continue their exploration of the medium, focusing on enamel techniques not covered in the beginning course. Students are encouraged to explore 3-dimensional formats and large-scale applications at the same time as mastering their skills in the processes previously learned. Graduating students are generally working independently on research and production of work for the BFA exhibit. Technical demonstrations will be based on the skill level of the students enrolled each semester. Required of enamel majors. Open to electives.

Enameling: Advanced Projects

Course No. ENA445A.1  Credits: 3

This course will focus on advanced and experimental processes with enamel. Processes may include but are not limited to: torchfiring, electroforming, grissaille, plique-a-jour, enameling on silver and gold. Advanced students are expected to continue their exploration of the medium, focusing on enamel techniques not covered in the beginning course. Students are encouraged to explore 3-dimensional formats and large-scale applications at the same time as mastering their skills in the processes previously learned. Graduating students are generally working independently on research and production of work for the BFA exhibit. Technical demonstrations will be based on the skill level of the students enrolled each semester. Required of enamel majors. Open to electives. 3 credits.

Enameling: Image, Surface, Relief

Course No. ENA245.1  Credits: 3
Faculty Gretchen Goss

Fused glass (enamel) to metal is the focus of this course. Drawing and painting skills will transcend graphite, paper, oil and canvas to molten glass on metal. Transparent, opaque, liquid and dry enamels will be introduced. Experimental to traditional processes in the medium will be covered. Photographic and digitally produced images are options for resists for the acid etching process. The linear aspects of cloisonn? will be considered through the fusion of formed silver and copper wires into the enamel surface. Required of enamel majors. Open to Electives. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits.