Rachel Berwick

Professor
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RISD faculty member Rachel Berwick
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design
MFA, Yale University

Rachel Berwick’s work has been shown internationally in such venues as the Serpentine Gallery in London, the 26th Bienal de Sao Paolo, the seventh International Istanbul Bienal and Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. In the US she has exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Mass MoCA, the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art and Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York, among others. She has received numerous grants including fellowships from the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Anonymous Was a Woman Foundation and the Ingram Merrill Foundation, a Smithsonian Artists’ Research Fellowship and The Robert Rauschenberg Residency.

Berwick received her MFA from Yale University School of Art and her BFA from RISD. She was a member of the faculty at the Yale School of Art Sculpture Department from 1991–99 and has since taught at RISD.

Courses

Fall 2023 Courses

GLASS 4301-01 - GLASS IIA STUDIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4301-01

GLASS IIA STUDIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: T | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 416; Metcalf Building, Room 401 Enrolled / Capacity: 12 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

Glass IIA is an intermediate studio course in which students continue their ongoing investigation of material processes. Emphasis is on developing personal concepts and imagery and visual research skills through investigations of regularly assigned topics. Students develop a substantial idea sketchbook, participate in scheduled class activities, and group critique.

Estimated Materials Cost: $200.00

Students are pre-registered for this course by the department; registration is not available in Workday. Enrollment is limited to Junior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

GLASS 4302-01 - GLASS IIIA STUDIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Fall 2023
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4302-01

GLASS IIIA STUDIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Fall 2023
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: T | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 401; Metcalf Building, Room 416 Enrolled / Capacity: 12 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

Glass IIIA is an advanced major studio that requires intermediate glass working skills and familiarity with the material. This course stresses the continuing development of personal imagery, viewpoint, visual source research and the refinement of material processes in terms of individual artistic requirements. As preparation leading to the senior thesis project, independent studio work and individual consultation are emphasized. During this semester, each student is expected to seek out at least one professional artist outside the Glass Department and develop an artistic association with this advisor for the duration of the senior year.

Estimated Cost of Materials: $300.00

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Senior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01 - ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO
Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01

ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO

Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 411; Metcalf Building, Room 416 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This is a semester long research study group focused on Alchemy and Glass. As a discipline and a material, Glass is inherently connected to Alchemy. Their combined histories have shaped our understanding of the relationship between material and meaning, the role of process in art and science and, ultimately, the ways in which making shapes knowledge. One of the goals of this research group is to explore the conceptual and material potential of Alchemy through Glass. Our research will combine the examination of practical, theoretical and historical texts along with hands-on experiments in Glass Department Shops. The group will meet weekly for discussions, research presentations, lectures and working/lab sessions. As the semester progresses the direction of our research will be determined by the materials brought forth by the group.

Offered as GLASS-7016, GRAD-7016 and IDISC-7016.

Please contact the instructor for permission to register; registration is not available in Workday. Preference is given to Graduate Students.

Elective

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01 - ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO
Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01

ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO

Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 411; Metcalf Building, Room 416 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This is a semester long research study group focused on Alchemy and Glass. As a discipline and a material, Glass is inherently connected to Alchemy. Their combined histories have shaped our understanding of the relationship between material and meaning, the role of process in art and science and, ultimately, the ways in which making shapes knowledge. One of the goals of this research group is to explore the conceptual and material potential of Alchemy through Glass. Our research will combine the examination of practical, theoretical and historical texts along with hands-on experiments in Glass Department Shops. The group will meet weekly for discussions, research presentations, lectures and working/lab sessions. As the semester progresses the direction of our research will be determined by the materials brought forth by the group.

Offered as GLASS-7016, GRAD-7016 and IDISC-7016.

Please contact the instructor for permission to register; registration is not available in Workday. Preference is given to Graduate Students.

Elective

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01 - ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO
Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 7016-01 / GRAD 7016-01 / IDISC 7016-01

ALCHEMY RESEARCH STUDIO

Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass Graduate Studies Interdisciplinary Studies
Period Fall 2023
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2023-09-06 to 2023-12-13
Times: F | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 411; Metcalf Building, Room 416 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Closed

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This is a semester long research study group focused on Alchemy and Glass. As a discipline and a material, Glass is inherently connected to Alchemy. Their combined histories have shaped our understanding of the relationship between material and meaning, the role of process in art and science and, ultimately, the ways in which making shapes knowledge. One of the goals of this research group is to explore the conceptual and material potential of Alchemy through Glass. Our research will combine the examination of practical, theoretical and historical texts along with hands-on experiments in Glass Department Shops. The group will meet weekly for discussions, research presentations, lectures and working/lab sessions. As the semester progresses the direction of our research will be determined by the materials brought forth by the group.

Offered as GLASS-7016, GRAD-7016 and IDISC-7016.

Please contact the instructor for permission to register; registration is not available in Workday. Preference is given to Graduate Students.

Elective

Spring 2024 Courses

GLASS 4311-01 - GLASS IIB STUDIO
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4311-01

GLASS IIB STUDIO

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: T | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 416 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

Glass IIB is the second half of a two-semester intermediate studio course in which students will continue their ongoing investigation of material processes. Emphasis is on developing personal concepts, imagery, and visual research skills through investigations of regularly assigned topics. Students develop a substantial idea sketchbook, participate in scheduled class activities, and group critique. Estimated Cost of Materials: $200.00

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Junior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

GLASS 4318-01 - GLASS IIB DEGREE PROG. WKSHP
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4318-01

GLASS IIB DEGREE PROG. WKSHP

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 4:15 PM - 6:10 PM; W | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): College Building, Room 410; College Building, Room 521 Enrolled / Capacity: 12 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

All Glass junior, senior, and graduate degree program students meet together to engage both practical and theoretical issues of a glass career through: field trips, technical demonstrations, visitor presentations, and direct exchange with visiting professionals from relevant disciplines through student/professional collaborations, artist residencies, individual consultations, critique, and organized group discussion. Class will require reading, active participation in weekly discussions, and prepared student presentations.

Juniors register for GLASS-4316 (Fall) and GLASS-4318 (Spring).

Seniors register for GLASS-4320 (Fall) and GLASS-4322 (Spring).

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Junior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

GLASS 4322-01 - GLASS IIIB DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4322-01

GLASS IIIB DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 4:15 PM - 6:10 PM; W | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): College Building, Room 410; College Building, Room 521 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

All Glass junior, senior, and graduate degree program students meet together to engage both practical and theoretical issues of a glass career through: field trips, technical demonstrations, visitor presentations, and direct exchange with visiting professionals from relevant disciplines through student/professional collaborations, artist residencies, individual consultations, critique, and organized group discussion. Class will require reading, active participation in weekly discussions, and prepared student presentations.

Juniors register for GLASS-4316 (Fall) and GLASS-4318 (Spring).

Seniors register for GLASS-4320 (Fall) and GLASS-4322 (Spring).

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Senior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

GLASS 436G-01 - GRAD GLASS II DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 436G-01

GRAD GLASS II DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP

Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 4:15 PM - 6:10 PM; W | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): College Building, Room 410; College Building, Room 521 Enrolled / Capacity: 8 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

All Glass junior, senior and graduate degree program students meet together to engage both practical and theoretical issues of a glass career through: field trips, technical demonstrations, visitor presentations, and direct exchange with visiting professionals from relevant disciplines through student/professional collaborations, artist residencies, individual consultations, critique, and organized group discussion. Class will require reading, active participation in weekly discussions, and prepared student presentations.

First-year graduate students register for GLASS-435G (Fall) and GLASS-436G (Spring).

Second-year graduate students register for GLASS-437G (Fall) and GLASS-438G (Spring).

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Graduate Glass Students.


Major Requirement | MFA Glass

GLASS 438G-01 - GRAD GLASS IV DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 438G-01

GRAD GLASS IV DEGREE PROGRAM WORKSHOP

Level Graduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 3
Format Lecture
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: W | 4:15 PM - 6:10 PM; W | 1:10 PM - 4:10 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): College Building, Room 410; College Building, Room 521 Enrolled / Capacity: 8 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

All Glass junior, senior and graduate degree program students meet together to engage both practical and theoretical issues of a glass career through: field trips, technical demonstrations, visitor presentations, and direct exchange with visiting professionals from relevant disciplines through student/professional collaborations, artist residencies, individual consultations, critique, and organized group discussion. Class will require reading, active participation in weekly discussions, and prepared student presentations.

First-year graduate students register for GLASS-435G (Fall) and GLASS-436G (Spring).

Second-year graduate students register for GLASS-437G (Fall) and GLASS-438G (Spring).

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Graduate Glass Students.


Major Requirement | MFA Glass

GLASS 4398-01 - GLASS IIIB DEGREE PROJECT
Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date

GLASS 4398-01

GLASS IIIB DEGREE PROJECT

Level Undergraduate
Unit Glass
Subject Glass
Period Spring 2024
Credits 6
Format Studio
Mode In-Person
Start and End 2024-02-15 to 2024-05-24
Times: T | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor(s): Rachel Berwick Location(s): Metcalf Building, Room 416; Metcalf Building, Room 401 Enrolled / Capacity: 10 Status: Open

SECTION DESCRIPTION

This semester is directed towards defining and organizing an evolved artistic viewpoint that incorporates glass in a visual imagery. At the beginning of this semester, students are required to present a slide source presentation to a department assembly that is a compilation of the previous three semesters' visual research. Each student is also expected to further develop his/her artistic association with a designated "outside" advisor(s) and involve this professional artist in critique and consultation. Artistic premise and intention are comprehensively presented in a senior thesis exhibition. A complete portfolio is presented to the department at the completion of this semester.

Estimated Cost of Materials: $500.00

Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Enrollment is limited to Senior Glass Students.


Major Requirement | BFA Glass

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RISD faculty member Rachel Berwick
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design
MFA, Yale University