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Areas of Study:

Glass

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The program in glass allows students the opportunity to explore the sculptural, conceptual and functional aesthetics of glass as an artistic media. A variety of traditional, contemporary and experimental glass working techniques are examined and utilized in the challenging course work. The attitude and aesthetic of the artist/craftsman and his/her relationship to materials, concept and function is used as a resource for the creation and discussion of the student's work. Projects are structured to develop technical, aesthetic and conceptual expertise as well as encourage the student to seek personal expression through the exploration of a wide range of glass techniques and applications.

The glass facilities at UTA provide a world class state of the art studio space and appropriate equipment to explore a variety of techniques addressing all levels of glassblowing, flameworking, fusing/slumping, casting, and fabrication. Classes are limited to small groups of students in order to encourage a tutorial relationship with the instructor and enhance the self-confidence of the student while working with new materials and techniques. Course offerings allow students an opportunity to receive a BFA degree in Art with a concentration in Glass, as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Glass.

Courses

3340 - Kiln Formed Glass
The exploration of various non-blowing techniques of glass construction and manipulation. Students will use kilns to explore fusing, slumping, pate de verre, and casting.

3342 - Glassblowing
The manipulation, formulation, construction and experimentation with glass as a sculptural medium. Emphasis will be on glassblowing. Other techniques may include furnace casting and kiln working.

4342 - Advanced Glassblowing
Continued development of ART 3342 with emphasis on advanced technique, manipulation and form development. Course assignments will emphasize personal creativity and exploration.

Facilities

The glass facilities consist of a climate controlled, air conditioned 2500 sq. ft. cold shop, with grinding, cutting, shaping and polishing capabilities, an extensive warm glass area with fusing and slumping equipment and a complete flame working area with various sized torches and annealers.

The glass hot shop consists of a separate 3800 sq. ft. completely equipped, six station glassblowing facility. The studio utilizes a state of the art ventilation and air conditioned climate control system. Furnaces, glory holes and pipe warmers are fitted with electronic ignition and extensive flame safety and temperature control systems.

The design and construction of this glass facility is entirely purpose built to create one of the most advanced and expansive studios in the country.

Cold Equipment

Hot Equipment

STUDENT WORK & PHOTO GALLERY

Faculty

David Keens, Professor (Area Coordinator)

Fred Miller, Adjunct Professor

DEGREE PLAN

Download the Glass degree plan here.