Transparent, translucent, flowing, brittle, molten, reflective, refractive, flexible……Seductive
Glass is a material that has fascinated human beings for millennia. Silica sand transformed by melting at 1000°+ into a material that flows when hot and is solid in its cold state. It is used to create a myriad of objects that range from functional in architecture, furniture, lighting, scientific glassware, tableware containers and bottles to jewellery, and objects of art and self expression.
At Plymouth College of Art it is possible to become a specialist practitioner in this wonderful material whether it is in kiln forming, architectural processes, glass blowing, casting or combinations of different processes in our comprehensive specialist workshops.
The BA Honours Top-Up gives you the opportunity to review your practice, develop your skills, and further explore ideas and techniques, to demonstrate your professional identity as a Glass Practitioner. You have an opportunity to increase your critical and analytical skills, as well as your practical and professional skills. This is supported by our expert teaching and technical staff, with regular visiting lecturers. You will have the opportunity to show a body of work in the Degree show and national shows such as New Designers, the culmination of an amazing, intensive creative journey. The teaching team, are committed to supporting and guiding you towards developing and sustainingan inventive and individual approach to your creative practice.
