In
the 1960's Tulane became one of the first Universities in the country
to initiate hot glass into the fine arts curriculum. Since 1976 Gene
Koss has headed the glass program at Tulane University and under his
guidance the Pace-Willson Glass studio is now a full-scale world class
glass facility. The Tulane/Newcomb Glass Art program is dedicated
to the use of glass as a medium of artistic expression.
Offering both BA and BFA the Glass department at Tulane University
offers undergraduates the unique opportunity to learn about glass
as a sculptural material. This exceptional program is not only offered
to students who wish to pursue art on a professional level, but to
undergraduates from other fields of study as well. Scholars from law,
architecture, medicine and more can expand their knowledge of art
and glass as a sculptural medium in our program. All while studying
at a world renowned university.
It is the goal of the Graduate program to enable students to develope
his/her work to its highest potential while providing them a solid
foundation for teaching and the ability to run their own professional
studios. All graduate students are encuraged to experiment with materials
and push their ideas while creating a coherent body of work for their
thesis exhibition which is given at the end of the two year program.
M.F.A. candidates in glass receive a full tution waiver and stipend
to help defer the costs of living expenses and materials and a 150
sq. ft. private studio space.
