Art 330 : Beginning Glassblowing
Department of Art, Glass Program
The Ohio State University
Credit Hours: 05 UG
Prerequisite: Art 200 and Art 205 or Art 206
Quarter: Winter
Meeting Time 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday
6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday
Room: Glass Classroom Rm 1A, Glassblowing Studio & Coldshop Rm 1E
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center, 1055 Carmack, West Campus
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Contact: email and cell
Course Description and Context:
This course provides a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. Studio practice is focused on experimentation with glass forming methods which include: glassblowing, hot sculpting, and coldworking techniques. Students will gain experience with the use of color and presentation methods in glass art and object making.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. Students have a familiarity with the range and uses of hot glass within the context of the studio glass movement.
2. Students develop skills in the safe manipulation of glass as a sculptural material, including glassblowing, hot sculpting, and coldworking techniques.
3. Students are able to combine personal imagery with technical knowledge in the creation original artistic works.
4. Students complete a modest portfolio of glass art work which demonstrates competence in use of color, object and meaning.
Course Content and Format
This course provides an introduction to basic glassblowing methods. It is a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. There will be extensive technical demonstrations, and lectures on the properties and explanations of the phenomenology of glass. As the technical material is mastered, assignments will be given aimed at broadening the individual's approach to employing glass and color as art materials. Emphasis will be on the development of a fresh and personal imagery.
Texts:
(Recommended)
Schmidt, Ed, Beginning Glassblowing Techniques
Schmidt, Ed, Advanced Glassworking Techniques
Tools & Supplies:
All students will be automatically charged a lab fee for the class which covers the cost of hot glass and a limited supply of color.
All students are required to purchase safety glasses (you may prefer tinted safety glasses) and are required for all classes after January 6th.
You will also need to wear only cotton, wool or other natural fiber clothes as the excessive heat from the glass and equipment can melt synthetic fibers.
Students are only allowed to wear closed toe shoes in the studio. If you forget you will not be allowed to work in the studio.
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Art Core requirement substitution:
For Art Majors, this course is accepted as a 3D core requirement (Glass Area).
Academic Misconduct:
Academic Misconduct is defined as any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (see http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home/html)
Student Safety / Escorts:
Escort service is available by calling 292-3322
Assignments:
1. Every week you are required to create one full size drawing or model of something you would like to see or make in glass.
2. Research assignment. You will be assigned 2 artists to research. You must provide 3-5 images of their work and write a brief summary of their artistic intentions. You will present these images and writings in a group slide presentation.
3. Midterm: you will have 10 minutes to complete a basic form.
4. Final: Student’s final projects will be based on one of their drawings and presented for critique.
A note on the Daily Schedule:
Since Saturday classes are from 9 am till 3:30 pm the days will follow a general pattern:
9am to 11:30 am Demonstration of technique and in class work on technical drills.
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Class discussion and looking at everyone’s drawings/models
12:30 or 1pm Demo and Drills
2:30 pm Demo of next week’s topic
3:15 Hot Shop Clean Up
Thursday we meet at 6:30 pm and begin cleaning the whole glass studio with Glass majors and students from other classes.
7:00 Meeting. Students, teachers, and the tech discuss the issues of the week and announce upcoming opportunities.
7:30 We have snack (made by rotating groups of people. Students are expected to sign up for one of these groups )
8- 930 Artist lecture and/ or demonstration
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
January 6th Thurs
class 1
Welcome to the glass studio.
Picking blow slots.
Go over what is required for class on Sat.
For Sat the 8th wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Bring in images or objects that represent your artistic inspirations.
January 8th Sat
Class 2
Review of Syllabus and Assignments. Tour of studio and safety features. Presentation of artistic inspirations.
Basic skills: Gathering, reheating, using the bench and glory holes.
Practice for the week: 5 drips, and 1-2 artistic blobs.
January 13th Thurs
Class 3
Studio Cleanup and Demonstration.
Research 2 assigned artists. You must provide 3-5 images of their work and write a brief summary of their artistic intentions. You will present these images and writings in a group slide presentation. To be presented Jan 22nd
January 15th Sat
Class 4
Introduction to using the Jacks, Snowmen. Blowing bubbles, making hollow spheres. Batching.
Practice for the Week: 3 snowmen, 2-3 hollow spheres
January 20th Thurs
Class 5
Clean up and Demo
January 22nd Sat
Class 6
Research presentations Due
Bottom weighted spheres and Punties. Play punty ball. Coldworking.
Practice for the week: 2 Bottom weighted spheres and 1 punty ball per person.
January 27th Thurs
Class 7
Clean up and Demo
January 29th Sat
Class 8
Cylinders and trimming, Bit work, buttons, prunts, handles. Color work and modifying the cylinder. Drawing with Cane.
Practice for the week: 2-3 trims. 1 Cylinder.
February 3rd Thurs
Class 9
Clean up and Demo
February 5th Sat
Class 10
Solid and hollow sculpting, spouts and blown prunts, Long neck bottles
Practice for the week: attempt pulling a neck. Sculpt something
February 10th Thursday
Class 11
Clean Up and Artist’s Demo and presentation By Alex Adams
February 12th Sat
Class 12
Alex Adams will be giving a “stump the chump” style demonstration.
Midterm: Create a cylinder in 10 minutes. You will be graded on process not product.
Practice for the week: Not a cylinder. Pick a drawing from class and try to make the basic form. Pare down class drawings to three potential final projects.
February 17th Thurs
class 13
Clean Up and Demo
February 19th Sat
Class 14
Whole class discussion of final projects with presentation of drawings/models of the 3 finalists. Decide on one work to become the final.
Class demonstrations for the day will center on rounding out knowledge for completion of projects.
Work for the week: Begin working on Final projects
February 24th Thurs
Class 15
Clean Up and Visiting Artist Lecture by Beth Lipman
February 26th Sat
Class 16
TBD (demonstrations based on final projects.)
March 3rd Thurs
Class 17
Clean Up and Demo
March 5th Sat
Class 18
In Class work time
March 10th Thurs
Last Class
March 12th Sat
10 am critique of final projects in Clean Space.
1pm Studio Clean Up
The Ohio State University
Credit Hours: 05 UG
Prerequisite: Art 200 and Art 205 or Art 206
Quarter: Winter
Meeting Time 9:00am - 3:00pm Saturday
6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday
Room: Glass Classroom Rm 1A, Glassblowing Studio & Coldshop Rm 1E
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center, 1055 Carmack, West Campus
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Contact: email and cell
Course Description and Context:
This course provides a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. Studio practice is focused on experimentation with glass forming methods which include: glassblowing, hot sculpting, and coldworking techniques. Students will gain experience with the use of color and presentation methods in glass art and object making.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. Students have a familiarity with the range and uses of hot glass within the context of the studio glass movement.
2. Students develop skills in the safe manipulation of glass as a sculptural material, including glassblowing, hot sculpting, and coldworking techniques.
3. Students are able to combine personal imagery with technical knowledge in the creation original artistic works.
4. Students complete a modest portfolio of glass art work which demonstrates competence in use of color, object and meaning.
Course Content and Format
This course provides an introduction to basic glassblowing methods. It is a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. There will be extensive technical demonstrations, and lectures on the properties and explanations of the phenomenology of glass. As the technical material is mastered, assignments will be given aimed at broadening the individual's approach to employing glass and color as art materials. Emphasis will be on the development of a fresh and personal imagery.
Texts:
(Recommended)
Schmidt, Ed, Beginning Glassblowing Techniques
Schmidt, Ed, Advanced Glassworking Techniques
Tools & Supplies:
All students will be automatically charged a lab fee for the class which covers the cost of hot glass and a limited supply of color.
All students are required to purchase safety glasses (you may prefer tinted safety glasses) and are required for all classes after January 6th.
You will also need to wear only cotton, wool or other natural fiber clothes as the excessive heat from the glass and equipment can melt synthetic fibers.
Students are only allowed to wear closed toe shoes in the studio. If you forget you will not be allowed to work in the studio.
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Art Core requirement substitution:
For Art Majors, this course is accepted as a 3D core requirement (Glass Area).
Academic Misconduct:
Academic Misconduct is defined as any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (see http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home/html)
Student Safety / Escorts:
Escort service is available by calling 292-3322
Assignments:
1. Every week you are required to create one full size drawing or model of something you would like to see or make in glass.
2. Research assignment. You will be assigned 2 artists to research. You must provide 3-5 images of their work and write a brief summary of their artistic intentions. You will present these images and writings in a group slide presentation.
3. Midterm: you will have 10 minutes to complete a basic form.
4. Final: Student’s final projects will be based on one of their drawings and presented for critique.
A note on the Daily Schedule:
Since Saturday classes are from 9 am till 3:30 pm the days will follow a general pattern:
9am to 11:30 am Demonstration of technique and in class work on technical drills.
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Class discussion and looking at everyone’s drawings/models
12:30 or 1pm Demo and Drills
2:30 pm Demo of next week’s topic
3:15 Hot Shop Clean Up
Thursday we meet at 6:30 pm and begin cleaning the whole glass studio with Glass majors and students from other classes.
7:00 Meeting. Students, teachers, and the tech discuss the issues of the week and announce upcoming opportunities.
7:30 We have snack (made by rotating groups of people. Students are expected to sign up for one of these groups )
8- 930 Artist lecture and/ or demonstration
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
January 6th Thurs
class 1
Welcome to the glass studio.
Picking blow slots.
Go over what is required for class on Sat.
For Sat the 8th wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Bring in images or objects that represent your artistic inspirations.
January 8th Sat
Class 2
Review of Syllabus and Assignments. Tour of studio and safety features. Presentation of artistic inspirations.
Basic skills: Gathering, reheating, using the bench and glory holes.
Practice for the week: 5 drips, and 1-2 artistic blobs.
January 13th Thurs
Class 3
Studio Cleanup and Demonstration.
Research 2 assigned artists. You must provide 3-5 images of their work and write a brief summary of their artistic intentions. You will present these images and writings in a group slide presentation. To be presented Jan 22nd
January 15th Sat
Class 4
Introduction to using the Jacks, Snowmen. Blowing bubbles, making hollow spheres. Batching.
Practice for the Week: 3 snowmen, 2-3 hollow spheres
January 20th Thurs
Class 5
Clean up and Demo
January 22nd Sat
Class 6
Research presentations Due
Bottom weighted spheres and Punties. Play punty ball. Coldworking.
Practice for the week: 2 Bottom weighted spheres and 1 punty ball per person.
January 27th Thurs
Class 7
Clean up and Demo
January 29th Sat
Class 8
Cylinders and trimming, Bit work, buttons, prunts, handles. Color work and modifying the cylinder. Drawing with Cane.
Practice for the week: 2-3 trims. 1 Cylinder.
February 3rd Thurs
Class 9
Clean up and Demo
February 5th Sat
Class 10
Solid and hollow sculpting, spouts and blown prunts, Long neck bottles
Practice for the week: attempt pulling a neck. Sculpt something
February 10th Thursday
Class 11
Clean Up and Artist’s Demo and presentation By Alex Adams
February 12th Sat
Class 12
Alex Adams will be giving a “stump the chump” style demonstration.
Midterm: Create a cylinder in 10 minutes. You will be graded on process not product.
Practice for the week: Not a cylinder. Pick a drawing from class and try to make the basic form. Pare down class drawings to three potential final projects.
February 17th Thurs
class 13
Clean Up and Demo
February 19th Sat
Class 14
Whole class discussion of final projects with presentation of drawings/models of the 3 finalists. Decide on one work to become the final.
Class demonstrations for the day will center on rounding out knowledge for completion of projects.
Work for the week: Begin working on Final projects
February 24th Thurs
Class 15
Clean Up and Visiting Artist Lecture by Beth Lipman
February 26th Sat
Class 16
TBD (demonstrations based on final projects.)
March 3rd Thurs
Class 17
Clean Up and Demo
March 5th Sat
Class 18
In Class work time
March 10th Thurs
Last Class
March 12th Sat
10 am critique of final projects in Clean Space.
1pm Studio Clean Up
Art 332 : Introduction to Glass Forming
Department of Art, Glass Program
The Ohio State University
Credit Hours: 05 UG
Prerequisite: Art 200 and Art 205 or Art 206
Quarter: winter 2010
Meeting Time: 3:30pm - 6:18pm T,R
Room: Glass Classroom Rm 1A, Warmshop Rm 6 & Coldshop Rm 1E
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center, 1055 Carmack, West Campus
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Contact: email and cell
Course Description and Context:
This course provides a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. Studio practice is focused on experimentation with glass forming methods which include: glass fusing, bending, and casting techniques. Students will gain experience with the use of color and presentation methods in glass art and object making.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. Students have a familiarity with the range and use of common types of glass and knowledge of how artists have used this material.
2. Students develop skills in the safe manipulation of glass as a sculptural material, including glass fusing, bending, and casting techniques.
3. Students are able to combine personal imagery with technical knowledge in the creation original artistic works.
4. Students complete a modest portfolio of glass art work which demonstrates competence in use of color, object and meaning.
Course Content and Format:
Demonstrations, lectures, and studio work based on project assignments is the principal mode of instruction. As the technical material is mastered, assignments will be given aimed at broadening the individual's approach to employing glass and color as art materials. Emphasis will be on the development of a fresh and personal imagery.
Texts:
(Required)
-Bullseye TechBook (PDFs on www.bullseyeglass.com)
(Recommended)
-Cummings, Keith, The Technique of Glass Forming, Anchor Press
-Elskus, Albinas, The Art of Painting on Glass, Charles Schribner’s Sons, 1980
-Halem, Henry, Glass Notes, A reference for the glass artist, Franklin Mills Press, 1996
-Tokyo Glass Art Institute, The Art and Technique of Pate de Verre, Tokyo Glass Art Institute, 1998
Tools & Supplies:
About $200 will be needed to purchase a properly fitting respirator rated for asbestos with cartridges for chemical fumes (will be used for rubber moldmaking). A binder for keeping technical information, your notes and sketches and models of ideas for work, specialized expendable materials and personal tools. Some of this will be purchased as a group through the Glass Club. (The Glass Program gets a 40% discount, with no shipping, on Bullseye Glass at Franklin Art Glass.)
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Art Core requirement substitution:
For Art Majors, this course is accepted as a 3D core requirement (Glass Area).
Academic Misconduct:
Academic Misconduct is defined as any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (see http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home/html)
Student Safety / Escorts:
Escort service is available by calling
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
Jan 5th T
class 1
Discussion: Syllabus and Technical Notebook requirement
Demo: Cutting Glass
Glass and Heat. Movement of Glass at high temp.
Discussion of kiln forming operations
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/education/
Bullseye tip sheet, Heat and glass handout
Work time:cutting plate glass, creating textured fusings not to exceed 4” in any direction.
Assignment: on the 24th Bring in inspirational objects, Images, and writings. Be prepared to describe your influences.
Jan 7th R
Class 2
Discussion: influences.
Demo: Using color, preparing fusings using spectrum, using frits and powders. Preparing kiln shelves.
Assignment:On the 12th Bring in an object to slump over/into
Jan 12th T
Class 3
Discussion: What can be slumped over and what can't be slumped over. Talk about firing programs for fusing and slumping. Annealing.
Demo: Enameling, dremmel, graphite, sandblasting
Research Assignment: due on Tuesday the 26th.
Research the work and ideas of 2-3 assigned artists. Collect 3-5 images that you feel best represent their work and summarize their artistic intentions. Students will give a short powerpoint presentation to share their findings with the class.
Jan 14th R
Class 4
Discussion: Safety when working with plaster/silica
Demo: Introduction to plaster silica molds, slump mold, open face mold.
Handouts: Plaster/Silica instructions.
Worktime: Pre-fuse for the slump.
Assignment: Bring in a ready to go mold or object to slump over for next class.
Jan 19th T
Class 5
Demo: open face mold
Discussion: Firing program for thicker work(Why we dry). Annealing thicker work.
Work time: Creating clay positive.
Assignment: Have the clay positive invested and the clay picked out by the beginning of next class.
Jan 21st R
Class 6
Discussion: Calculating Glass from Positive.
Demo: Wax working. Fabrication from sheet, pouring into traditional and non traditional materials. Chasing forms. Creating feed cups. Two part plaster molds.
Assignment: Due next Tuesday. Wax positive.
Jan 26th T
Class 7
Disscussion: Calculating the anneal.
Demo: Investing the 3 dimensional mold, and steaming out.
Research assignment presentation.
Introduce midterm: Using either video or power point, document and explain a process we have covered in class.
Jan 28th R
Class 8
Disscusion:Back filling glass at temp, flower pots. Reusable molds.
Demo: Filling the mold. Loading kiln. Alginate, rubber molds. Pouring waxes, plaster and resin.
Assign midterm topic: Midterm due Feb 11th
Feb 2nd T
Class 9
Fire castings in class.
Discussion: The melt and knowing when it's done. Demonstration of back filling molds.
Demo: Coldworking, Diamond saw, flattening wheel, belt sander, lathe, work time: coldworking
Assignment: Coldwork the open face castings.
February 4th R
Class 10
Divest molds and group meetings about midterm projects.
February 9th T
Class 11
Discussion: reusable molds
Demo: Using Castalot
Handout: Castalot
Assignment: Cold work closed castings. Bring in both the closed casting and open face casting and be ready to discuss the work.
February 11th R
Class 12
Midterm Due and presented to the class
Discussion: Castings.
Introduce Final Project:
Option 1: Create multiples for use in an installation or the
fabrication of a larger object. The installation should
relate to the space but need not be site specific and the
object should be displayed in context.
Option 2: Use glass to modify, reinterpret or reexamine, a found
object or found space.
Option 3: None of the above. Create a work that falls outside the
parameters of the above options.
February 16th T
Class 13
Individual meetings about Final Projects.
February 18th R
Class 14
Demo: Continued cold working.
In class work time
February 23rd T
Class 15
Demo: Adhesives
February 25th R
Class 16
Demo: TBD
(TBD demos will be based on techniques necessary for completion of final project they can also be scheduled as in class work time based on student need)
March 2nd T
Class 17
Demo: TBD
March 4th R
Class 18
Demo: TBD
March 9th T
Class 19
TBD
March 11th R
Class 20
Critique of Final Projects
Final Exam: Wed March 17th 11:30am-1:18pm
Review of technical note books. During the final exam your note taking and technical understanding of the material covered will be assessed.
The Ohio State University
Credit Hours: 05 UG
Prerequisite: Art 200 and Art 205 or Art 206
Quarter: winter 2010
Meeting Time: 3:30pm - 6:18pm T,R
Room: Glass Classroom Rm 1A, Warmshop Rm 6 & Coldshop Rm 1E
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center, 1055 Carmack, West Campus
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Contact: email and cell
Course Description and Context:
This course provides a practical introduction to utilizing glass as material for artistic expression. Studio practice is focused on experimentation with glass forming methods which include: glass fusing, bending, and casting techniques. Students will gain experience with the use of color and presentation methods in glass art and object making.
Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
1. Students have a familiarity with the range and use of common types of glass and knowledge of how artists have used this material.
2. Students develop skills in the safe manipulation of glass as a sculptural material, including glass fusing, bending, and casting techniques.
3. Students are able to combine personal imagery with technical knowledge in the creation original artistic works.
4. Students complete a modest portfolio of glass art work which demonstrates competence in use of color, object and meaning.
Course Content and Format:
Demonstrations, lectures, and studio work based on project assignments is the principal mode of instruction. As the technical material is mastered, assignments will be given aimed at broadening the individual's approach to employing glass and color as art materials. Emphasis will be on the development of a fresh and personal imagery.
Texts:
(Required)
-Bullseye TechBook (PDFs on www.bullseyeglass.com)
(Recommended)
-Cummings, Keith, The Technique of Glass Forming, Anchor Press
-Elskus, Albinas, The Art of Painting on Glass, Charles Schribner’s Sons, 1980
-Halem, Henry, Glass Notes, A reference for the glass artist, Franklin Mills Press, 1996
-Tokyo Glass Art Institute, The Art and Technique of Pate de Verre, Tokyo Glass Art Institute, 1998
Tools & Supplies:
About $200 will be needed to purchase a properly fitting respirator rated for asbestos with cartridges for chemical fumes (will be used for rubber moldmaking). A binder for keeping technical information, your notes and sketches and models of ideas for work, specialized expendable materials and personal tools. Some of this will be purchased as a group through the Glass Club. (The Glass Program gets a 40% discount, with no shipping, on Bullseye Glass at Franklin Art Glass.)
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Art Core requirement substitution:
For Art Majors, this course is accepted as a 3D core requirement (Glass Area).
Academic Misconduct:
Academic Misconduct is defined as any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct (see http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home/html)
Student Safety / Escorts:
Escort service is available by calling
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
Jan 5th T
class 1
Discussion: Syllabus and Technical Notebook requirement
Demo: Cutting Glass
Glass and Heat. Movement of Glass at high temp.
Discussion of kiln forming operations
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/education/
Bullseye tip sheet, Heat and glass handout
Work time:cutting plate glass, creating textured fusings not to exceed 4” in any direction.
Assignment: on the 24th Bring in inspirational objects, Images, and writings. Be prepared to describe your influences.
Jan 7th R
Class 2
Discussion: influences.
Demo: Using color, preparing fusings using spectrum, using frits and powders. Preparing kiln shelves.
Assignment:On the 12th Bring in an object to slump over/into
Jan 12th T
Class 3
Discussion: What can be slumped over and what can't be slumped over. Talk about firing programs for fusing and slumping. Annealing.
Demo: Enameling, dremmel, graphite, sandblasting
Research Assignment: due on Tuesday the 26th.
Research the work and ideas of 2-3 assigned artists. Collect 3-5 images that you feel best represent their work and summarize their artistic intentions. Students will give a short powerpoint presentation to share their findings with the class.
Jan 14th R
Class 4
Discussion: Safety when working with plaster/silica
Demo: Introduction to plaster silica molds, slump mold, open face mold.
Handouts: Plaster/Silica instructions.
Worktime: Pre-fuse for the slump.
Assignment: Bring in a ready to go mold or object to slump over for next class.
Jan 19th T
Class 5
Demo: open face mold
Discussion: Firing program for thicker work(Why we dry). Annealing thicker work.
Work time: Creating clay positive.
Assignment: Have the clay positive invested and the clay picked out by the beginning of next class.
Jan 21st R
Class 6
Discussion: Calculating Glass from Positive.
Demo: Wax working. Fabrication from sheet, pouring into traditional and non traditional materials. Chasing forms. Creating feed cups. Two part plaster molds.
Assignment: Due next Tuesday. Wax positive.
Jan 26th T
Class 7
Disscussion: Calculating the anneal.
Demo: Investing the 3 dimensional mold, and steaming out.
Research assignment presentation.
Introduce midterm: Using either video or power point, document and explain a process we have covered in class.
Jan 28th R
Class 8
Disscusion:Back filling glass at temp, flower pots. Reusable molds.
Demo: Filling the mold. Loading kiln. Alginate, rubber molds. Pouring waxes, plaster and resin.
Assign midterm topic: Midterm due Feb 11th
Feb 2nd T
Class 9
Fire castings in class.
Discussion: The melt and knowing when it's done. Demonstration of back filling molds.
Demo: Coldworking, Diamond saw, flattening wheel, belt sander, lathe, work time: coldworking
Assignment: Coldwork the open face castings.
February 4th R
Class 10
Divest molds and group meetings about midterm projects.
February 9th T
Class 11
Discussion: reusable molds
Demo: Using Castalot
Handout: Castalot
Assignment: Cold work closed castings. Bring in both the closed casting and open face casting and be ready to discuss the work.
February 11th R
Class 12
Midterm Due and presented to the class
Discussion: Castings.
Introduce Final Project:
Option 1: Create multiples for use in an installation or the
fabrication of a larger object. The installation should
relate to the space but need not be site specific and the
object should be displayed in context.
Option 2: Use glass to modify, reinterpret or reexamine, a found
object or found space.
Option 3: None of the above. Create a work that falls outside the
parameters of the above options.
February 16th T
Class 13
Individual meetings about Final Projects.
February 18th R
Class 14
Demo: Continued cold working.
In class work time
February 23rd T
Class 15
Demo: Adhesives
February 25th R
Class 16
Demo: TBD
(TBD demos will be based on techniques necessary for completion of final project they can also be scheduled as in class work time based on student need)
March 2nd T
Class 17
Demo: TBD
March 4th R
Class 18
Demo: TBD
March 9th T
Class 19
TBD
March 11th R
Class 20
Critique of Final Projects
Final Exam: Wed March 17th 11:30am-1:18pm
Review of technical note books. During the final exam your note taking and technical understanding of the material covered will be assessed.
ART 631 Special Topics (Flameworking and Hot Sculpting)
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 to 3:48
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Office Hours: By Appointment
Contact: email and cell
This course provides further instruction in cold glass working with an emphasis on fine tuning existing technique and exploring the textural applications of hot and cold processes in glass. Students will also be introduced to flameworking as a means of enhancing existing studio practice. We will be approaching glass as a whole medium as opposed to unrelated and discordant processes. Issues such as annealing timing, cooling, and compatibility will be addressed. Student’s individual ideas for works will help determine the demonstrations and emphasis of the class.
Objectives:
- To become more familiar with proper use of the cold shop and gain greater familiarity with possible textures therein
- To become proficient in both setting up and safely using the flameworking torch.
- To begin thinking about glass as a whole material.
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Grading:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an
engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting
and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean
up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Schedule (subject to change)
March 29th: Discussion of schedule and assignments. Hot Shop: Working with powders. Powder overlay. \
Discuss reactivity and compatibility. Demonstrate cane pulling.
March 31st : Flameworking : Demo: Flame working. Pulling stringers, compatibility test, torch set up and using
the kiln. Proper flame size. making glass cigarettes. Due by Monday: 10 glass cigarettes for
collaboration with next week’s visiting artist Rebecca Chernow.
April 5th : Rebecca Chernow demonstrates enameling and assembly of ash tray work using student made
cigarettes.
April 7th : Rebecca Chernow hot sculpting demonstration of a Banana peel. Students use class time to
make “garbage” for the evening demo. *In the evening Becca will be giving a presentation and
demonstrating the construction of one of her Garbage Piles in the Hot Shop. All are required to
attend.
April 12th : Coldworking: Overview of safety and review of proper use of equipment. Demo: Cameo Engraving
with lathe and fordom. Begin discussion of glass as a series of layers and introduce texture
assignment.
April 14th : Hot shop: making Roundels, creating multi layer blanks for use in engraving and flameworking.
Annealing discussion.
April 19th: Due: 5 images or objects that represent textures you are interested in. Be prepared to share with
the class. Group trouble shooting of potential projects.
April 21st: Hot shop. hollow cane, murrini, pick ups, and additional powder techniques.
Individual meetings at least 20 min each: Students are required to come to my office hours to talk about techniques for recreating their textures. My office hours are by appointment. Please make an appointment with me for a time between April 22nd and April 29th
April 26th : Demo: Flameworking: sculpting on the torch Pinky mouse, Gorilla Head and Hand.
April 28th: Hot shop Demo: Pastorelli fusing to create elaborate textures for blown and sculpted work. Addition
of premade elements through garage assembly.
May 3rd : Flameworking : Intro to borosilicate, pulling points, attaching handles, modifying found boro
objects.
May 5th: Hot Shop Demo: Solid sculpting and Bit work. Fish, Starfish.
May 10th: Flameworking Continued: Using Color. Demo by Teaching Assistant Ben Manofsky
May 12th: Hot shop demo: Dog head
May 17th: Working in one direction. Working “cold” on the torch
May 19th: Visiting artist Jill Reynolds will give a flameworking demo. *Jill will be giving a slide presentation
this evening. All are required to attend.
May 24th: Acid Etching
May 26th: In class work time
May 31st: In class work time
June 2nd: No Class GAS Conference. Students not going to GAS should use class Hot Shop time.
Final critique Thursday June 9th 6pm in the clean space
Building: Sherman Studio Art Center
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Office Hours: By Appointment
Contact: email and cell
This course provides further instruction in cold glass working with an emphasis on fine tuning existing technique and exploring the textural applications of hot and cold processes in glass. Students will also be introduced to flameworking as a means of enhancing existing studio practice. We will be approaching glass as a whole medium as opposed to unrelated and discordant processes. Issues such as annealing timing, cooling, and compatibility will be addressed. Student’s individual ideas for works will help determine the demonstrations and emphasis of the class.
Objectives:
- To become more familiar with proper use of the cold shop and gain greater familiarity with possible textures therein
- To become proficient in both setting up and safely using the flameworking torch.
- To begin thinking about glass as a whole material.
Special needs:
To register a documented disability, please call the Office of Disability Services (located in 150 Pomerene Hall) at 292-3307; or 292-0901 TDD, and notify the professor
Grading:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an
engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting
and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean
up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Schedule (subject to change)
March 29th: Discussion of schedule and assignments. Hot Shop: Working with powders. Powder overlay. \
Discuss reactivity and compatibility. Demonstrate cane pulling.
March 31st : Flameworking : Demo: Flame working. Pulling stringers, compatibility test, torch set up and using
the kiln. Proper flame size. making glass cigarettes. Due by Monday: 10 glass cigarettes for
collaboration with next week’s visiting artist Rebecca Chernow.
April 5th : Rebecca Chernow demonstrates enameling and assembly of ash tray work using student made
cigarettes.
April 7th : Rebecca Chernow hot sculpting demonstration of a Banana peel. Students use class time to
make “garbage” for the evening demo. *In the evening Becca will be giving a presentation and
demonstrating the construction of one of her Garbage Piles in the Hot Shop. All are required to
attend.
April 12th : Coldworking: Overview of safety and review of proper use of equipment. Demo: Cameo Engraving
with lathe and fordom. Begin discussion of glass as a series of layers and introduce texture
assignment.
April 14th : Hot shop: making Roundels, creating multi layer blanks for use in engraving and flameworking.
Annealing discussion.
April 19th: Due: 5 images or objects that represent textures you are interested in. Be prepared to share with
the class. Group trouble shooting of potential projects.
April 21st: Hot shop. hollow cane, murrini, pick ups, and additional powder techniques.
Individual meetings at least 20 min each: Students are required to come to my office hours to talk about techniques for recreating their textures. My office hours are by appointment. Please make an appointment with me for a time between April 22nd and April 29th
April 26th : Demo: Flameworking: sculpting on the torch Pinky mouse, Gorilla Head and Hand.
April 28th: Hot shop Demo: Pastorelli fusing to create elaborate textures for blown and sculpted work. Addition
of premade elements through garage assembly.
May 3rd : Flameworking : Intro to borosilicate, pulling points, attaching handles, modifying found boro
objects.
May 5th: Hot Shop Demo: Solid sculpting and Bit work. Fish, Starfish.
May 10th: Flameworking Continued: Using Color. Demo by Teaching Assistant Ben Manofsky
May 12th: Hot shop demo: Dog head
May 17th: Working in one direction. Working “cold” on the torch
May 19th: Visiting artist Jill Reynolds will give a flameworking demo. *Jill will be giving a slide presentation
this evening. All are required to attend.
May 24th: Acid Etching
May 26th: In class work time
May 31st: In class work time
June 2nd: No Class GAS Conference. Students not going to GAS should use class Hot Shop time.
Final critique Thursday June 9th 6pm in the clean space
Course: Introduction to Sculpture
Instructor: Jessie Blackmer
Course description:
This course will focus on technical and idea development. We will be paying special attention to material properties, context, lighting, and composition and how they relate to the students personal artistic creations. This course will familiarize the students with the fabrication methods and equipment used to make sculptural works. We will be focusing on wood, metal, plaster, and a variety of moldmaking techniques that can be used to cast multiple additional materials. In addition to technical instruction we will be exploring the work of contemporary artists through research, in class presentations, and assigned articles and videos.
Course Goals:
Students will attain proficiency in the use of saws, grinding wheels, sanders and other power tools for the manipulation and fabrication of wood and metal.
Students will gain a better understanding of various moldmaking and casting techniques including but not limited to alginate, plaster, wax, clay, and resin.
In addition to its uses as a moldmaking material we will be exploring various methods for using plaster as a sculptural material.
Gain a better understanding of contemporary art and recent history of sculpture and installation.
Students will employ the above techniques and knowledge to develop their personal artistic voice.
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an
engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting
and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean
up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Critiques:
Think of critiques as an opportunity to ask questions of the other members of class. This is an open forum for feedback not an attack on craft or concept. Everyone is expected to approach the work as it is not as they wish it was.
Absences:
More than 2 unexcused absences will result in the lowering of your grade by 5% and by 5% each additional unexcused absence thereafter.
Recommended reading and viewing:
Art 21
Art Forum
Sculpture Magazine
American Craft
MAKE Magazine http://makezine.com/
The Toaster Project: Or a Heroic Attempt to Build a Simple Electric Appliance from Scratch, Thomas Thwaites,
Field trips:
There will be at least one class field trip outside of the normal class time. It may be anything relevant to the class such as a Gallery opening, a studio visit, a lecture, or a special exhibit. You will be made aware of this well ahead of time.
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
Week 1
Introduction to the studio, machines, and safety features. Discussion of personal safety equipment.
First assignment: Bring in objects, images, writings, music and any other items that provide you with artistic inspiration. Be prepared to discuss these items with the class and making sure that videos and music can be played for the class. Due week 2
Intro to woodworking: cross cutting (miter saw, band saw ect), sanding, and carving.
Week 2
First assignment due: Inspiration presentations
Continued woodworking: Table saw including dado blades. Fasteners and adhesives.
In class time to use each machine and demonstrating an ability to do so safely.
Second assignment: research the two artists assigned to you. Find 3 to 5 images of each artist’s work and write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing their artistic intent. Present this information to the class. Due week 3
First studio exercise: Design and fabricate a wooden box. (For next week have a drawing or rough model of the box to aid in the fabrication process)
Week 3
Research presentation
In class work time
Reading Assignment: Please read and be ready to discuss these articles next class.
Week 4
Box critique and discussion of readings
Begin Metal: Cutting,(band saw, plasma cutting, flame cutting), grinding, brazing, gas welding, arc welding
Week 5
Continued Metal: MIG welding, TIG welding, hot and cold forging, sandblasting, finishing (patinas, paints, and other treatments)
In class work: demonstrating proficiency on all equipment
Second studio exercise: Metal sculpture 1ft by 1 ft or smaller using at least 5 of the processes demonstrated in class. With one of the demonstrated patinas or finishes applied. (think of this as a sampler. A way to try out techniques textures and finishes that you find interesting and might become part of a final project
Week 6
Moldmaking: Plaster molds 1 part press and pour molds, 2 part mold, alginate, rubber.
Casting: resin, wax, plaster, cement
Week 7
In class work time
.Second studio exercise: due and critique
Week 8
Third studio exercise: Make a two part mold.
In class mold making.
Introduction to Borosilicate flame working: Making small glass elements with minimal equipment.
Midterm Assignment: Create a model or small sample of a possible final project.
Final project options:
Option 1: Build a home for an object, memory, fantasy, dream or creature.
Option 2: Create multiples for use in an installation or the fabrication of a larger object. The installation
should relate to the space but need not be site specific and the object should be displayed in
context.
Option 3: Using the materials covered in class modify, reinterpret or reexamine, a found object or found
space. Pay close attention to how the inherent properties of the material affect the work and aid in
the realization of the concept..
Option 4: None of the above. Create a work that falls outside the parameters of the above options. Can be a
collaboration.
Week 9
Individual meetings about midterm/final projects
Lecture and demonstration about documentation. Lighting, cameras, editing (photoshop)
Two part mold due: Technical post mortem (this will be less of a critique and more an opportunity to share what you’ve learned from the process with your classmates)
Week 10
In class work time
Midterm due
Week 11
Demonstrations: TBD (Based on needs of final project and may include: silver soldering, electroplating/forming, video documentation, audio editing, etc.)
In class work time
Further readings or viewings for discussion.
Week 12
Demonstrations: TBD and discussion of readings/videos
Visiting Artist will be giving a lecture on his/her work.
In class work time
Week 13
In class work time
Week 14
In class work time.
Finals Week:Final critique
Course description:
This course will focus on technical and idea development. We will be paying special attention to material properties, context, lighting, and composition and how they relate to the students personal artistic creations. This course will familiarize the students with the fabrication methods and equipment used to make sculptural works. We will be focusing on wood, metal, plaster, and a variety of moldmaking techniques that can be used to cast multiple additional materials. In addition to technical instruction we will be exploring the work of contemporary artists through research, in class presentations, and assigned articles and videos.
Course Goals:
Students will attain proficiency in the use of saws, grinding wheels, sanders and other power tools for the manipulation and fabrication of wood and metal.
Students will gain a better understanding of various moldmaking and casting techniques including but not limited to alginate, plaster, wax, clay, and resin.
In addition to its uses as a moldmaking material we will be exploring various methods for using plaster as a sculptural material.
Gain a better understanding of contemporary art and recent history of sculpture and installation.
Students will employ the above techniques and knowledge to develop their personal artistic voice.
Grading and Evaluation:
Grading in the class is based upon class participation and the effort expended in the completion of each assignment.
Participation includes active involvement in class discussion, assisting with demonstrations when appropriate, and the efficient use of in class work time.
Effort will be assessed by the evolution of the idea as well as the work that is put into the techniques used to execute the idea.
Students will be responsible for following all safety rules and always wearing the appropriate personal safety equipment and protective clothing. In addition, keeping the common work area clean and your personal mess to a minimum is a requirement of the course. Failure to observe and adhere to the health and safety rules of the studio will negatively impact your grade in the class.
A: Assignments are completed on time and to the best of student efforts. Student attends all classes and is an
engaged participant, assisting with demonstrations and keeping a clean work space. Your work is interesting
and thoughtfully presented.
B: Work is not finished by the deadline and lacks some effort. Is not fully engaged in the class or doesn’t clean
up.
C: No work is finished. There has been a moderate effort made. Multiple classes have been missed.
D: Little effort, Many missed classes
F: No effort, too many missed classes
Critiques:
Think of critiques as an opportunity to ask questions of the other members of class. This is an open forum for feedback not an attack on craft or concept. Everyone is expected to approach the work as it is not as they wish it was.
Absences:
More than 2 unexcused absences will result in the lowering of your grade by 5% and by 5% each additional unexcused absence thereafter.
Recommended reading and viewing:
Art 21
Art Forum
Sculpture Magazine
American Craft
MAKE Magazine http://makezine.com/
The Toaster Project: Or a Heroic Attempt to Build a Simple Electric Appliance from Scratch, Thomas Thwaites,
Field trips:
There will be at least one class field trip outside of the normal class time. It may be anything relevant to the class such as a Gallery opening, a studio visit, a lecture, or a special exhibit. You will be made aware of this well ahead of time.
Course Schedule: (subject to change)
Week 1
Introduction to the studio, machines, and safety features. Discussion of personal safety equipment.
First assignment: Bring in objects, images, writings, music and any other items that provide you with artistic inspiration. Be prepared to discuss these items with the class and making sure that videos and music can be played for the class. Due week 2
Intro to woodworking: cross cutting (miter saw, band saw ect), sanding, and carving.
Week 2
First assignment due: Inspiration presentations
Continued woodworking: Table saw including dado blades. Fasteners and adhesives.
In class time to use each machine and demonstrating an ability to do so safely.
Second assignment: research the two artists assigned to you. Find 3 to 5 images of each artist’s work and write 1-2 paragraphs summarizing their artistic intent. Present this information to the class. Due week 3
First studio exercise: Design and fabricate a wooden box. (For next week have a drawing or rough model of the box to aid in the fabrication process)
Week 3
Research presentation
In class work time
Reading Assignment: Please read and be ready to discuss these articles next class.
Week 4
Box critique and discussion of readings
Begin Metal: Cutting,(band saw, plasma cutting, flame cutting), grinding, brazing, gas welding, arc welding
Week 5
Continued Metal: MIG welding, TIG welding, hot and cold forging, sandblasting, finishing (patinas, paints, and other treatments)
In class work: demonstrating proficiency on all equipment
Second studio exercise: Metal sculpture 1ft by 1 ft or smaller using at least 5 of the processes demonstrated in class. With one of the demonstrated patinas or finishes applied. (think of this as a sampler. A way to try out techniques textures and finishes that you find interesting and might become part of a final project
Week 6
Moldmaking: Plaster molds 1 part press and pour molds, 2 part mold, alginate, rubber.
Casting: resin, wax, plaster, cement
Week 7
In class work time
.Second studio exercise: due and critique
Week 8
Third studio exercise: Make a two part mold.
In class mold making.
Introduction to Borosilicate flame working: Making small glass elements with minimal equipment.
Midterm Assignment: Create a model or small sample of a possible final project.
Final project options:
Option 1: Build a home for an object, memory, fantasy, dream or creature.
Option 2: Create multiples for use in an installation or the fabrication of a larger object. The installation
should relate to the space but need not be site specific and the object should be displayed in
context.
Option 3: Using the materials covered in class modify, reinterpret or reexamine, a found object or found
space. Pay close attention to how the inherent properties of the material affect the work and aid in
the realization of the concept..
Option 4: None of the above. Create a work that falls outside the parameters of the above options. Can be a
collaboration.
Week 9
Individual meetings about midterm/final projects
Lecture and demonstration about documentation. Lighting, cameras, editing (photoshop)
Two part mold due: Technical post mortem (this will be less of a critique and more an opportunity to share what you’ve learned from the process with your classmates)
Week 10
In class work time
Midterm due
Week 11
Demonstrations: TBD (Based on needs of final project and may include: silver soldering, electroplating/forming, video documentation, audio editing, etc.)
In class work time
Further readings or viewings for discussion.
Week 12
Demonstrations: TBD and discussion of readings/videos
Visiting Artist will be giving a lecture on his/her work.
In class work time
Week 13
In class work time
Week 14
In class work time.
Finals Week:Final critique