 | To provide thorough training on the undergraduate and
graduate levels in the development of the students' technical skills for the
manipulation of glass in both the 'hot' and 'cold' states:
 | Hot Processes
 | Off-hand, free-form, and mold-blowing |
| Wet sand, bonded sand, and table casting |
| Lost-wax fuse casting and hot casting (investment
molds) |
| Sheet glass slumping and fusing |
| Enameling on 2-D and 3-D forms |
| Mixed media/process and performance |
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| Cold Processes
| Sheet glass fabrication and joinery |
| Sheet glass lamination |
| Sandblasting and diamond saw carving |
| 2-D intaglio cutting |
| 2-D engraving |
| lapidary faceting |
| mixed media |
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| To provide a thorough understanding of the physical
properties of glass formulation, coloration and annealing. |
| To instruct and train the student in the efficient
operation of a complex glass studio. This includes glass furnace and
annealing oven theory, design, and construction, as well as the development
of melting and annealing schedules. |
| To support a cooperative environment for learning, where
students learn to work together in the operation of a glass studio. |
| To instruct students in the safe operation of tools,
equipment and in the use of materials. |
| To provide the historical background of glass working, its
traditions, techniques, and its significance. |
| To provide the contemporary context for the use of glass as
and expressive medium. |
| To challenge and encourage the students to use the unique
properties of glass with the intent of individual expression. To direct and
assist the student in this understanding. |
| To help build and train the perceptual and verbal skills of
the artist in the critical observation, interpretation and evaluation of art
work which uses glass as a major component. |
| To encourage the speculative mind, and to inspire
imagination in an environment which is supportive and challenging. |
| To recognize the value of hard work and fortitude in the
learning process beyond the finished product. To allow the student the
freedom to experiment, explore and to make mistakes in lieu of discovery. |
| To provide a logical sequence of courses, augmented with
workshops and visiting artists, which would transfer in scope and quality to
other similar institutions. |
| To encourage each student as an individual with unique
goals, aspirations and ideas. To help the students articulate his or her
visual ideas and realize his and her full potential. |
| To prepare the students to leave the glass program with the
drive, determination and professionalism necessary for further involvement
in the art world. |
