Studio Requirements
CCA's Glass Program provides a multidisciplinary curriculum that recognizes the value of developing a rigorous craft foundation coupled with concept-oriented projects. The program offers a comprehensive education in techniques, materials, history, and philosophy as they relate to glass.
The "preliminary drawing" forms the core of all projects and critiques. Students are educated in contemporary art issues and developments that are reflected in their creative work.
Core Studio
- Drawing 1
- 3 units
- Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
- 9 units
Glass Major Requirements
- Sculpture 1
- 3 units
- Glass 1
- 3 units
- Glass 2
- 6 units
- Glass 3
- 9 units
- Kiln Casting
- 3 units
- Coldworking
- 3 units
- Combined Media
- 3 units
- Senior Project: Glass
- 6 units
Additional Studio Requirements
- Interdisciplinary Critique
- 3 units
- Interdisciplinary Studio
- 3 units
- Diversity Studies Studio
- 3 units
- Studio Electives
- 18 units
75 total units
Humanities & Science Requirements
- English 1: Language Dynamics
- 3 units
- English 2: Literature and Writing
- 3 units
- Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
- 3 units
- Introduction to the Modern Arts
- 3 units
- Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
- 3 units
- Media History: Glass
- 3 units
- Visual Studies Electives
- 3 units
- Science
- 3 units
- Mathematics
- 3 units
- Philosophy / Social Science
- 3 units
- Foundation in Critical Studies
- 3 units
- Cultural History
- 3 units
- Methods Of Knowledge Seminar
- 3 units
- Literature Seminar (304 level)
- 3 units
- Diversity Studies Seminar
- 3 units
- Humanities & Science Electives
- 6 units
51 total units
These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2008 and spring 2009.
Current Courses
See the Course Schedule for current courses and their descriptions.
Suggested Course Map
Use the Glass Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.