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Creation Date
5-2026
Description
Students created colorful glass projects in the interdisciplinary course "Form and Fusion: The Art and Science of Ceramics and Glass" at Ursinus College in Spring 2026. In this photo a completed glass Big Dipper rests on an outdoor sculpture. This project, part of a larger team outer space theme, was presented to the campus as part of the Celebration of Student Achievement on April 29, 2026.
Student Statement
As part of our space theme, I tried my best to make the Big Dipper, also known as Ursa Major. Ursa means bear, which is why Ursinus College has the bear mascot. I chose different pieces for the stars, the smaller polygonal pieces and the bigger circular pieces. The bigger pieces represent the major stars of the constellation. As for the Saturn piece, I intended it to stand on its own so it has black pieces to support it from the backside.
Course Number
IDS-110-F: ST: Ceramics
APEX Hubs
Science and the Common Good, Arts in Action
Rights
Copyright is held by the author. The digital image presented here is for educational purposes only and is not for commercial use.
Keywords
glass and ceramics class, Ursinus College, Big Dipper, Ursa Major, colored glass, stained glass
