Glass Option - Studio Arts BFA Option
Glass Option
Studio Arts BFA
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.
Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Each year, RIT's glass program hosts eminent artists, designers, thinkers, and educators from around the world as part of its Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Through workshops, lectures, and discussions the series contributes to the artistic and personal growth of students.
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Virtual Open House
A perfect first-look for high school juniors and sophomores.
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Industries
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
Distinction in Contemporary Glass
RIT’s Glass programs were well represented in New Glass Review 41, Corning Museum of Glass’ annual publication highlighting innovative works from around the world. In 2020, six BFA and MFA alumni of...
Glass Phenomena
Rachael Strittmatter
This body of work was completed by Rachael Strittmatter ’20 (Glass) for her capstone.
Jarryd Pezzillo
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Featured Profiles
Why You Belong in RIT's College of Art and Design
Todd Jokl, Mari Jaye Blanchard, Melissa Dawson, Clay Patrick McBride
Get an in-depth look at RIT's College of Art and Design from our faculty and students. Let us share with you how our community of artists pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation. And...
Blown Away
Catherine Ayers '06 (Glass) was among six Corning Museum of Glass experts featured in the the Netflix series "Blown Away,"
Technology, Art and Design
Glass program students and faculty welcomed the creators of the world's first molten glass 3D printer to campus for an interactive workshop using the technology.
Admission Requirements
This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.
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Latest News
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March 17, 2021
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RIT glass artists featured in global film festival
Ying Chiun Lee ’21 MFA and Madeline Rile Smith ’20 MFA are showcasing their fusion of glass artistry and video in North Lands Creative's "Glass, Meet the Future Film Festival."
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October 5, 2020
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RIT art disciplines demonstrate necessity to create in a time of pandemic
While all educators are contending with new challenges of teaching in the middle of a pandemic, teaching in the arts—a traditionally hands-on process—represents unique challenges.
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July 28, 2020
![Lecture Denton Crawford gives an online drawing demo.]()
Annual workshop for high school students sustains legacy online
Thirty-five high school students built and refined their portfolios for college applications during a two-week visual arts course taught by RIT School of Art faculty.
