Glass Fusing and Slumping

ART247 Glass Fusing & Slumping-Beginning

3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours

Introduces technical information for using an electric kiln and refractory molds to flat fuse and form glass. Prerequisite: Recommends completion of at least one of the following studio art classes: ART244, 245, or 246; ART291, 292, or 293; ART154; ART115 and ART116. F, W, Sp, Su.

ART247B Glass Fusing & Slumping-Intermediate

3 credit hours, 6 Lab hours

Provides intermediate skills and technical information on using an electric kiln and high-temperature molds to flat-fuse and form glass. Prerequisite: ART247, at least one of the following studio art classes: ART244, 245, or 246; ART291, 292, or 293; ART154; ART115 and ART116. W, Sp, Su.

ART247C Glass Fusing & Slumping-Advavanced

3 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours

Explores using glass as the primary material of expression through the use of electric kilns and molds. Incorporates techniques such as Basque relief, mold making, inclusions, pattern bars, glass raking, and color layering. Prerequisite: ART247B, or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su.