On the next great adventure of Explore Arlington, Mayor Jim Ross turns up the heat with University of Texas at Arlington’s Glass Art Program.

The Glass area in UTA's Art & Art History Department allows students the opportunity to explore the sculptural, conceptual and functional aesthetics of glass as an artistic media. A variety of traditional, contemporary and experimental glass working techniques are examined and utilized in the challenging course work. The attitude and aesthetic of the artist/craftsman and his/her relationship to materials, concept and function is used as a resource for the creation and discussion of the student's work. Projects are structured to develop technical, aesthetic and conceptual expertise as well as encourage students to seek personal expression through the exploration of wide-ranging glass techniques and applications.

The glass facilities at UTA provide a world class state of the art studio space and appropriate equipment to explore a variety of techniques addressing all levels of glassblowing, flameworking, fusing/slumping, casting, and fabrication. Class size is limited in order to encourage a tutorial relationship with the instructor and enhance the self-confidence of the student while working with new materials and techniques. Course offerings allow students an opportunity to receive a BFA degree in Art with a concentration in Glass, as well as a Masters of Fine Arts in Art with a Glass track.

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