Glass Option - Studio Arts BFA Option

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Program Contact
David Schnuckel, Assistant Professor
585‑475‑2650, dassac@rit.edu

Suzanne Peck, Lecturer
smpfaa@rit.edu
Offered within the
School of Art

Overview

Through a rigorous and diversified curriculum, the glass option cultivates artists who are as versatile in their making as they are in their thinking. Studio instruction in glassblowing, flame-working, hot and kiln casting, cold-working, kiln-forming, glass imaging processes, and three-dimensional digital technologies help inform each student’s creative potential with glass. An emphasis on research, idea development, material exploration, execution, and presentation equip students with the skills needed to succeed as professionals. This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA program.

Industries

  • Performing and Fine Arts

  • Higher Education

  • Design

  • Museum

Typical Job Titles

Artistic Director Creative Director
Independent Artist Small Business Owner/Operator
Professional Artist Assistant Professional Designer
Professional Gaffer Professional Fabricator
Freelance Artist Assistant Freelance Designer
Freelance Fabricator Freelance Gaffer
Gallery Director Gallery Preparator
Exhibition Curator Studio Technician
Studio Technician Assistant Professional Hot Shop Employee
Professional Kiln Studio Employee Professional Cold Working Employee
Education Director Glass Education: High School Teaching
Glass Education: Undergraduate/Graduate Teaching Glass Education: Public Access Studio Teaching
Glass Education: Public Demonstration/Narration for Museums, Art Centers, Education Centers Glass Education: Material Study Workshop Teaching
Glass Education: Registrar/Administration Glass Industry: Architecture
Glass Industry: Scientific Instrumentation Glass Industry: Equipment/Tool Manufacturing

Featured Work

A grid of glass powders.

Glass Phenomena

Rachael Strittmatter

This body of work was completed by Rachael Strittmatter ’20 (Glass) for her capstone. 

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An abstract glass piece

Jarryd Pezzillo

’18

Featured Profiles

Celia Garland headshot

Art and Nature Lover

Celia Garland

An artist long inspired by nature, the career path of Celia Garland '14 (glass) reflects her enthusiasm for the environment, art and travel. 

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Admission Requirements

This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.

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