Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

University Rank:#951

The Glass Option - Studio Arts is a Bachelor degree offered by Rochester Institute of Technology at its main campus in Rochester , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 2, 2027.

About Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts

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 equips students with the skills needed to succeed as professionals. This option is part of the studio arts BFA program.

Studio Residency Program

The glass option also offers a Glass Studio Residency Program for artists interested in pursuing glass-related research at RIT.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

Entry Requirements

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes:

4 years of English
3 years of social studies and/or history
3-4 years of mathematics
- Specific math requirements are detailed by college below
2-3 years of science
- Specific science requirements are detailed by college below
Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalence

Homeschooled Students
RIT has a history of admitting academically talented students from homeschool settings. In the absence of consistent homeschooling standards nationally and globally, guidelines have been developed for homeschooled students seeking RIT admission.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts

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

Cooperative Education and Internships

What's different about an RIT education? It's the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You'll earn more than a degree. You'll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart.

Co-ops and internships take your knowledge and turn it into know-how. Your art and design co-ops will provide hands-on experience that enables you to apply your artistic capabilities in dynamic professional settings while you make valuable connections between classwork and real-world applications.

Students in the glass option are strongly encouraged to complete a cooperative education or internship experience.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

Ways to Apply

Common Application
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Bachelor of Glass Option - Studio Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester