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GLASS 4309

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GLASS CASTING & MOLDMAKING

Glass Undergraduate

Terms Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Offering Department(s)

This beginning course introduces the materials and processes necessary for basic glass casting of solid objects and includes various mold making methods. Molten glass casting, glass fuse casting, pate de verre, optical slump casting; the techniques for making refractory molds, sand molds, metal or graphite molds; and the proper use of annealing ovens are introduced. Students apply new technical skills to self-generated projects. Students maintain detailed technical notes and a project sketchbook.

Estimated Cost of Materials: $300.00


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

Student Eligibility

Students are enrolled into this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to majors only.

Instructional Method

Studio

Delivery Mode

In-Person

Min. Credits

3

Max. Credits

3

Weekly Contact Hours

5

Repeatable

No