| Master of Fine Arts |
Glass
The Master of Fine Arts in Glass will allow students to explore a wide variety of technical and aesthetic directions in the glass medium and lead to a body of work directed by a thesis concept or project. Glass forming techniques that may be covered would include or combine blowing, fusing, slumping, casting, flame working, as well as various techniques exploring plasma and gas discharge physics, providing the opportunity to illuminate a variety of glass forms. Additional innovative techniques can be developed through aesthetic necessity. Mixed media approaches to aesthetic concepts are supported.
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Goals for graduate students in glass include but are not limited to:
- develop the ability to discuss and interpret their work both verbally and in written form
- develop into professional artists, active in the production and publication of creative work reflecting a personal and meaningful aesthetic
- understand the content and relevance of art history in the development of contemporary art
In preparation for careers as professional artists, graduate students in glass are expected to participate in research and production which engages the diversity of resources found throughout the department and university. They are encouraged to actively join in the cultural and aesthetic diversity of the university and community, as well as participate in professional conferences, workshops, and specialized classes both at UTA and across the country.
