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Glass: Form

Course No. GLS 265-365-465  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Form. The fundamentals of shape, proportions, and scale in both two- and threedimensional glass work will be explored to further the understanding of Form. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Material

Course No. GLS 275-375-475  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Material. The fundamental methodologies, history, traditions, and cultural context of glass in both two- and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further understand contemporary glass as material. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Production

Course No. GLS 285-385-485  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Production. The fundamentals of rhythm, movement, and repetition in both two- and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further the understanding of Production. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Surface

Course No. GLS 295-395-495  Credits: 3.0

The emphasis of this course will be on Surface. The fundamentals of pattern, texture, and repetition in both two-and three-dimensional glass work will be explored to further the understanding of Surface. Students will work on assigned and self-proposed projects, using the four fundamental techniques of glass working, to explore the various forms achievable in glass. Research in developing concepts using glass as a medium for expression, includes work on production practices, one-of-a-kind vessel making and the use of glass to complete sculptural ideas. Students learn safety in the studio and are assigned responsibilities in studio operation. Team approach emphasized in hot shop, building on and from basic working fundamentals. Students will be involved with practical experience in applying to shows and exhibiting works. Prerequisite: Intro/ Intermediate Hot Glassblowing or Glass Forming Survey or by permission of Glass chair. 3 credits.

Glass: Concept, Theory + Practice

Course No. GLS 343-443  Credits: 3.0

Assignments given at all levels 300 and above. Includes research and development of concepts using glass as a media for expression. Practice in hot glass working further advancing fundamentals of blowing off-hand to more advanced techniques surface decoration of vessels and use of hot glass for sculptural ideas. Cold joining using special adhesives; and in cold glass, cutting, grinding and finishing techniques. Emphasis on hot glass in the fall; casting and cold glass in the spring. Safety and General studio operation. Enrollment priority to Craft + Design Majors, intermediate and advanced electives first. First time beginners if enrollment allows. 3 credits.

Hot Glass: Concept, Theory + Practice

Course No. GLS 343A-443A  Credits: 3.0

Assignments given at all levels 300 Independent projects at 400. Includes research and development of concepts using glass as a media for expression. Practice in advanced hot glass working further building on fundamentals of blowing off-hand to more advanced techniques surface decoration of vessels and use of hot glass for sculptural ideas. Advanced methods for forming, may include hot casting, mold blowing, using multiples; cold joining using special adhesives; and cold glass, cutting grinding and finishing techniques. Emphasis on Hot Glass. Safety and General studio operation. Craft + Design Majors and Advanced Electives. May be repeated. One semester of hot glass required. 3 credits.

Survey Contemporary Music

Course No. HC 209  Credits: 3.0

This course will give an overview of avant-garde music written in the twentieth (and twenty-first) centuries, with particular emphasis on the relationships between music and the visual arts. Discussions in class will focus on composers whose work helped define contemporary music while creating aesthetic parallels to the visual arts. Emphasis will be placed on listening to avant-garde and experimental music, and students will be expected to attend several recitals of contemporary music and write about their experiences. Students will also have to complete reading and listening assignments on a regular basis. 3 credits.

Reading Topics

Course No. HC 225  Credits: 3.0

Reading Topics Courses will cover a specific genre of historic or contemporary literature. Examples may include modernist women’s writing, science fiction, literature of the African diaspora, blues literature, nature writing, and/or emerging and experimental forms. The topic covered in specific courses designated as such will be listed during the semester when students register. While students may engage in creative assignments during this course, the main goal of this class will be for students to become familiar with reading and assessing a subcategory of literature to consider how global events, political artistic movements shape and influence and are shaped and influenced by writing. Assignments may include short critical analyses, student-led discussions, and independent research. 3 credits.