Syllabus

Fine Arts 228 Stained Glass

WINTER 2019-2020

Instructor: J. Kenneth Leap

Office Location: Doering Center

Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 6-7PM

Office Phone Number:

Cell Phone: 609 682 0456

Email: Kenneth.Leap@brynathyn.edu cc paintedwindow@comcast.net

Class time: 12:40PM – 3:15PM

Class Location: Room 221 Doering Center

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will further the student’s skills in the art of painting on glass within the larger context of architectural stained glass design and construction. Students design and produce stained glass panels containing elements demonstrating painting and fusing techniques. Prerequisite: Passing grade in FA128.

CREDIT HOURS: This is a 3-credit hour studio art course, involving 55 clock hours of instructional time in the studio plus about 58 hours of work in and out of the studio for a total of 112.5 hours for the entire course, or about 11 hours per week over the 10-week term, plus about 2.5 hours of work in exam week. In general, plan on spending about one hour outside of class for every hour in class.

GENERAL GOALS:

1. To develop creativity by practicing creative thinking & problem solving
2. To introduce the student to the technique of glass painting and to understand its role in the history of architectural stained glass
3. To learn the techniques required to design and fabricate a stained glass window
4. To learn to mix, apply and fire glass-based pigments
5. To learn to handle tools and maintain the studio while following safe working practices
6. To learn to document a complex process and explain the sequence of steps
7. To learn to develop a proposal in response to a design challenge

LEARNING OUTCOMES (by the end of the term you will be able to):

1. Construct a stained glass panel

Skills introduced:

Selecting, using and maintaining glass tools

Glass Cutting

Use of a grinding wheel

Assembly using lead came

Soldering

Applying putty

2. Mix, apply and fire glass-based pigments and stains

Skills introduced:

Selecting, using and maintaining paint brushes

Mixing pigments with various mediums

Applying line, tone, high-lighting and textures

Understanding the different types of glass pigments and how to use them

Firing and maintaining the kiln

3. Design a panel

Skills introduced

Accurate measuring

Thumbnail drawings

Patternmaking

Color selection

Understanding basic installation requirements

Understanding basic engineering & reinforcement requirements

4: Use an industry-specific practical vocabulary when speaking and writing about glass

5: Keep a creative journal

6: Develop a proposal in response to a design challenge

Skills involved

Taking accurate site measurements

Reading a blueprint

Creating a scale drawing

Developing a color scheme

Creating a sample

Writing a “Statement of Intent” communicating your design approach

REQUIRED PROJECTS

1. Group project (TBA)
2. Reproduction Panel
3. Design Challenge
4. Design journal – outside class

ASSESSMENT

The grading in this class is criteria-based. I require you to keep a design journal/sketchbook, which you should bring to every class. Sketchbooks will be collected twice during the term. During exam week we will meet for a final presentation & discussion of your work.  I will evaluate your performance in the class on the following assessments: Did the student:

1. Have a regular and prompt attendance record? 10%
2. Remain attentive during the demos and during the rest of the class time were they focused on the task at hand? 10%
3. Demonstrate the skills listed in the learning outcomes? 25% [ID AALO3, Departmental AALO4]
4. Did they complete the required class projects and writing assignments? 40% [ID AALO3, Departmental AALO4, AALO5, AALO6]
5. Develop the assignments artistically beyond the basic required technical elements? 15% [Departmental AALO5, AALO6]

LETTER GRADES:

F= Failing (Major projects incomplete, lack of understanding of the skills, or had more than 2 unexcused absences.)

D= Minimal Pass (some elements incomplete, some concepts not totally mastered, or had 1 unexcused absence.)

C= Good (all assignments completed, some concepts not totally mastered)

B= Very Good (all assignments completed and all concepts mastered)

A= Exceptional (student consistently challenges self, projects show a confident mastery, creativity, or risk taking)

COURSE MATERIALS

No textbook is required for this course. All tools will be provided for use during the course and must be returned in good condition or a replacement fee will be assessed. A lab fee of $120 will be automatically put on your bill. This fee covers the cost of the materials used in the projects you will create during the class.

ATTENDANCE

This course involves skills and techniques that need to be carefully demonstrated before you can do your projects effectively and safely. Most classes will begin with a demo If you are late you will miss the demonstration and be held back in your project. If you must miss due to sickness or other emergencies, please notify me before class begins. I will endeavor to make arrangements for you to learn any new skills or safety procedures before you progress to the next project level. If you are consistently late or you miss classes without an excuse it will affect your grade.

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

In this class, the use of electronic devices is a privilege not a right. During lectures or demos no phone calls, texting or listening to music will be tolerated. At other times the policy will be relaxed. We will probably enjoy music in class but no phone calls, texts and social media activity should take place during class time.

TIME COMMITMENT

Class time plus additional lab time will be required to complete the assigned projects. There will also be design exercises and journaling to be completed outside of class. Students should expect approximately

 5 hours of homework per week. Field trips if offered outside of class time will count toward the homework component. We will participate in the Sacred Arts Sunday event at Glencairn Museum on Sunday April 26, 2015. All students are expected to attend.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

“Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in both academic consequences and disciplinary action.” (Student Handbook, p.16) I am obliged to report any dishonesty to the Dean of Academic Affairs. The grade for an assignment where there has been dishonesty will be an “F”.

SUPPORT OF THE CORE

This course fulfills 3 credits toward the aesthetic component of the Core Program.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Learning to work with new materials can be frustrating and intimidating. It is possible to get injured with glass so always take the time to be safe. Ask me rather than a classmate if you are unsure how to do a process or use a tool correctly. I am happy to talk to you outside of class time if necessary.  

KENDRICK CENTER STAINED GLASS PROJECT SCHEDULE

	Date	Class #	Subject
Tues	12/3	1	Introduction/Syllabus Review
Thurs	12/5	2	Site Visit Kendrick Center 1:30 pm
Tues	12/10	3	Client interview Kendrick Center 3:30pm
Thurs	12/12	4	Design discussion / mentors assigned
Tues	12/17	5	Preliminary Designs with SGWP Students at BAC
Thurs	12/19	6	Design revisions and samples
Christmas Break
Tues	1/7	7	Design Presentations Due for Final Review
Thurs	1/9	8	Design Presentation Kendrick Center 3:30
Tues	1/14	9	Work day
Thurs	1/16	10	Work day
Tues	1/21	11	SGWP students visit BAC 2:30 – 6PM dinner
Thurs	1/23	12	Work day
Tues	1/28	13	“Back-up Snow-day” SGWP students visit BAC
Thurs	1/30	14	Work day
Tues	2/4	15	Work day
Thurs	2/6	16	Work day
Tues	2/11	17	Work day
Thurs	2/13	18	Work day
Tues	2/18	19	Puttying window Kendrick Center 3:30PM
Wed	2/19		SGWP students complete window puttying/clean
Thurs	2/20	20	Window installation Kendrick Center 2:30PM
Tues	2/25	21	Window unveiling Kendrick Center TBA?
Friday	2/28		Last day to turn in assignments for partial credit

LOCATION KEY:

BOLD meet at Kendrick Center

BOLD ITALIC meet at BAC