Abstract: The subject of this research is the method of teaching design of a small object made of glass for the urban environment. At the same time, a special feature is the conditions of the educational process in the Russian art university, with a target audience of foreign trainees for a limited period of time of 72 classroom hours. The work consistently sets out the essence of methodical tasks aimed at the disclosure of opportunities of students, their knowledge and practical skills in the creation of three-dimensional objects from a given material in a short period of time. The method of this study is based on the analysis of the results of work performed by students, tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of this method. The scientific novelty of the research is the search and selection of methodological problems that can be solved by students in a limited period of study. This restriction is consistent with the spirit of the modern rhythm of the creative process, and mobilizes and activates the artistic potential of the student-designer to solve creative problems.