BFA.GLASS.120 - BFA in Glass
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2025 - 2026 | Curriculum | 4-year program
In the first year of the program, sophomores develop conceptual problem solving skills by making work in response to specific assignments and gaining a technical foundation in glass blowing, cold working, mold making and casting. Juniors continue to develop a conceptual and critical vocabulary through rigorous studio work. An intermediate glassblowing studio and a glass history course help refine and strengthen students' understanding of the medium and its origins.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the BFA program are prepared to:
demonstrate technical acuity in glass processes, including casting, moldmaking, hot glass work and coldworking.
identify, locate and refer to appropriate precedents in developing a body of work and position it within historical and contemporary fine arts contexts.
exhibit team working skills in the creative process, handling of materials and the use and maintenance of glass facilities and equipment.
consistently utilize comprehensive safety practices in all aspects of studio work.
recover gracefully from failure, understanding it as a natural part of the creative process and an opportunity for learning and improving.
demonstrate conceptual problem-solving skills while employing a rigorous methodology that guides the development of original works of art.
First year | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
15 | studio elective | 3 | 12 | |||
Sophomore | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
GLASS 4300 - Glass IA Studio | 3 | optional | GLASS 4310 - Glass IB Studio | 3 | ||
GLASS 4309 - Glass Casting & Moldmaking | 3 | GLASS 4305 - Beginning Glassworking | 3 | |||
GLASS 4321 - Glass Coldworking | 3 | Liberal Arts | 6 | |||
Liberal Arts | 6 | non-major studio elective | 3 | |||
total credits | 15 | total credits | 15 | |||
Junior | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
GLASS 4301 - Glass IIA Studio | 3 | optional | GLASS 4311 - Glass IIB Studio | 3 | ||
GLASS 4316 - Glass IIA Degree Program Workshop (SEI) | 3 | GLASS 4318 - Glass IIB Degree Program Workshop (SEI) | 3 | |||
LAEL 1006 - History of Glass | 3 | GLASS 4319 - Intermediate & Advanced Glass Blowing | 3 | |||
Liberal Arts course | 3 | Liberal Arts, open or non-major studio elective | 6 | |||
open or non-major studio elective | 3 | |||||
total credits | 15 | total credits | 15 | |||
Senior | ||||||
FALL | WINTERSESSION | SPRING | ||||
GLASS 4320 - Glass IIIA Degree Program Workshop (SEI) | 3 | optional | GLASS 4322 - Glass IIIB Degree Program Workshop (SEI) | 3 | ||
GLASS 4302 - Glass IIIA Studio | 6 | GLASS 4398 - Glass IIIB Degree Project | 6 | |||
Liberal Arts, open or non-major studio elective | 6 | Liberal Arts course, open or non-major studio elective | 6 | |||
total credits | 15 | total credits | 15 | |||
notes:
LIBERAL ARTS - 39 TOTAL CREDITS, 30 TAKEN AFTER THE FIRST YEAR including HPSS S301. See Liberal Arts Division for specific requirements. LAEL 1006 History of Glass is a required Liberal Arts elective for Glass majors
NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES - 12 CREDITS from studio subjects outside of Glass
OPEN ELECTIVE - 3 CREDITS selected in consultation with the Department Head or faculty advisor