VAFA148 Glassblowing II
Department of Arts and Communication: Glassblowing and Stained Glass
- I. Course Number and Title
- VAFA148 Glassblowing II
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VAFA147 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Safe shop practices are emphasized. Lab attendance is assigned and is mandatory. Students work four (4) hours outside of class each week in the studio. Students need to purchase a blowpipe. There is a material supply cost for this course.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course advances the processes and concepts in the forming of molten glass through the use of various tools and equipment. Students in this class are expected to have basic knowledge of studio operation and glassblowing techniques.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate elevated technical skills in the manipulation of hot glass;
- employ safety procedures utilized in a team-concept of glassblowing process; and
- execute specific interpretations in hot glass.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- glassblowing methods for creating different shapes
- cylinder
- sphere
- cone
- inverted cone
- plate
- glassblowing methods for creating different combination piece or stemware
- color techniques
- color overlays, shards
- drawing with rods, threads, dots
- lip wraps and optic molds
- share personal development, perceptions, and record of lab sessions
- demonstrate safe shop practices
- use appropriate vocabulary to evaluate and critique personal work and that of their peers
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
- Works are assessed through critiques, based on the successful conceptualization, design, execution, and completion of specific assignments.
- Individual meetings with instructor are held to assess students' overall progress, artistic growth, and safe practices.
- Additional evaluative tools may include one or more of the following: performance-based tasks, discussions, exercises, written assignments, research-based reports, presentations, online activities, quizzes and/or exams.
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Digital images and technology as selected by instructor are incorporated. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 12/04; Revised6/09; Revised 4/2012; New Core 8/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised 5/20/24