Sculpture/Dimensional Studies

A course focusing on idea development; using both traditional and nontraditional three-dimensional materials.

A course focusing on idea development using both traditional and non-traditional three-dimensional applications of blown; slumped; and cast glass.

An introduction to the possibilities associated with contemporary sculptural practice; with an emphasis on the development of ideas and conceptual reasoning; and the safe usage of materials and processes. A wide range of techniques will be covered; including structure and fabrication; mold making and casting; and the consideration of space; site; interaction; and context. May not be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring)

This course offers a survey of glass working techniques with an emphasis on conceptual development and material manipulation. Technical demonstrations in glass blowing; hot glass casting; kiln forming; and cold manipulation will be combined with conceptually based projects to create contemporary sculpture.

This is an intensive course in glassblowing. Emphasis is on personal expression and skill development. Demonstrations; slides; and lectures center on traditional and non-traditional glass working techniques for the artist. Open to all levels. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer)

This class incorporates various ways to cast glass using methodologies tailored to the beginning and intermediate student. Using hot casting; kiln forming; ZirCar ceramic shell and pate de verre; the student is exposed to a varied breadth of techniques within this intensive; condensed course. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer)

This is an intensive course covering cast glass; color theory; the therapeutic effects of colored light; and approaches and applications for at and design. Demonstrations include a broad range of techniques including flow casting; sand casting; resin bonded sand molds; cold working; and more. Counts as elective or additional studio credit only. (Summer)

This course is an in depth investigation into wood fabrication useful to artists and designers. Open to all School of Art & Design students. May be repeated once for credit.

This course will teach artist and designers thorough technical knowledge of materials and equipment in the SOS metal fabrication shop. Introducing various forms of welding; cutting; bending; and finishing for metal fabrication projects.

The 'Technical Glassblowing' practicum will focus on achieving consistent results in the hot-shop. Students will learn to master foundational shapes with efficiency. Confidence gained through choreography and repetition will also nourish conceptual works in other courses. (Fall/Spring)

This junior level course examines the process and practice of contemporary cast metal sculpture. The aim is to provide a platform to develop and push the boundaries related to the art of Foundry. In a critically engaged studio environment; students develop concepts and explore casting in bronze; iron; steel; copper; aluminum; while engaging with a variety of mold-making and construction techniques; including lost wax and the patination of metals. Individual or collaborative projects from miniature to monumental may include object-based work or site-specific installations. May be taken twice for credit.

An intermediate-level exploration of glass and combinations of glass and other media as they apply to sculpture. Concentration in hot glass and glass blowing techniques (including color techniques); and mold making. Projects are developed to foster self-determination of ideas in relation to media.

A continuation of ART 361 that further develops personal expression in glass sculpture. Processes include glass blowing; solid working; mold making; and color; utilizing high-temperature glass enamels. (Spring)

This course is an in-depth investigation into the potential of light as a material; and a comprehensive introduction to working with traditional and non-traditional neon technology. The course examines neon's potential for sculptural expression within the cc of contemporary art. Students will learn all stages of design; making; processing of neon tube wiring and safe installation of artworks. (Spring)

An in-depth study of mold-making and firing theory for kiln- and hot-cast glass sculpture. Processes include traditional and new technologies: alginate and rubber molds for lost-wax kilncasting; and sand; Zircar; and CNC milled graphite molds for casting molten glass from the furnace. Skills will be applied in pursuit of concept-driven personal expression. (Spring)

The course examines the sculptural potential of light and mixed media within the context of contemporary art. Emphasis is placed on material poetics and the tension between contrastin materials when creating artworks. Students will explore the aesthetic and conceptual potentia of different light-emitting technologies light; including but not limited to neon; projection LEDs.

Training students for safe and effective neon processing methods. To be taken concurrently with ART 363; 368; 401 & 500; with neon faculty. Offered each term.

This course explores the relationship between material and meaning. Projects investigate the significant use of materials and context in service to ideas and develop material vocabulary as a means to shape the viewing experience. Prerequisite: ART 255 or permission of instructor.

Advanced Paper/Mixed Media involves intensive exploration into issues of art making with emphasis on the development of each student's unique means of expression. The course concentrates on problem solving; development of ideas; and conceptual possibilities within the contemporary art practice.

This course explores the use of space (physical) and place (contextual) as materials for expression. Through experiential site research; students create installations; site-specific interventions; and public works. Making use of a variety of sculptural materials and processes they fit the needs of the projects and investigating site as an inspiration; venue; and medium.

This team-taught class explores the possibilities of casting glass; metal and mixed media at the National Casting Center. Fundamentals in mold making; casting and finishing are explored. Conceptual development is fostered and combinations of materials and processes are encouraged.Students have access to both the metal foundry and glass casting facilities during this course.

Play; like art; is a space for imagination; community; and questioning. By experimenting with flexible; kinetic; tactile; and electronic materials; students will explore the overlaps between art and play and how they intersect with politics; identity; and history.

This class explores the intersection of art and ecology through the critical inquiry of student-directed investigations. Topics covered may include ecology; environmental art; sustainability; and community activism responding to local ecological issues through use of creative methodologies.

Project or media based independent study with a faculty member in the sculpture and dimensional studies division. This course can only be used for elective credit; it does not replace sophomore; junior or senior studio requirements. Approved Plan of Study required.

This is an interdisciplinary course between glass engineering students and glass art students. The course is taught by various faculty across both areas combining both technologies and philosophies to foster collaborations yielding unknown results. (Studio elective for art students; Technical Elective for engineering students.) May be repeated for credit up to a total of 8 credit hours.