Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2019 - present)

Date of Award

5-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.

Committee Chair

Matthew W. Patterson

Abstract

This thesis explores the relationship between digital and physical practices through the integration of traditional glassworking techniques and digital media. The project combines glass fusing and glass blowing with woodworking, screen printing, vinyl cutting, animation, and augmented reality (AR) technologies to create dialogue between physical and digital forms. This thesis documents the full creative process, beginning with conceptual sketches and progressing through the fabrication and assembly of glass components into finished sculptural pieces. Digital technologies are then incorporated to augment and extend the physical artwork. Three-dimensional (3D) assets were created using Maya, a 3D modeling software, and implemented within Snapchat's Lens Studio to create interactive AR experiences that overlay the physical pieces. By merging handcrafted glass processes with emerging digital tools, this thesis investigates how augmented reality can expand the possibilities of physical artwork and create new methods of viewer engagement with physical artworks.

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