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19   Hawthorn   Street 

New    Bedford,   Massachusetts   02740 

(617)   9973158 

History  and   Purpose  6 

Location   and    Buildings   6 

William   W.   Crapo  Gallery  7 

Admission    8 

Portfolio  for  Admission   8 

Tuition   9 

Financial   Assistance   9 

Saturday   and   Summer  Schools   9 

Academic   Procedures   and 

Regulations    10    11 

Housing    and   Medical   Care    1 1 

Foundation    Program    13 

Foundation   Studio  Courses    15    17    18 

Major  Program  21 

Major  Program  Studio  Courses  22  25  26 

Liberal   Arts   Courses   28   29 

Calendar  31 

Faculty   32 

Visiting    Lecturers   and   Critics   32 

Trustees  33 

Advisors  33 


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HISTORY  AND   PURPOSE 

In  1881,  the  will  of  William  W.  Swain 
established  a  non-profit  educational 
institution  whose  Trustees  and  Faculty 
were  charged  with  the  responsibility  to 
"qualify  the  pupils  for  the  practical 
duties  of  life  in  the  spheres  they  will  be 
probably  called  upon  to  act  in."  Origi- 
nally named  the  Swain  Free  School,  a 
variety  of  subjects  were  taught  includ- 
ing courses  in  language,  mathematics, 
science,  history,  logic  and  art.  With  the 
development  of  other  educational  facili- 
ties in  the  community,  increasing  em- 
phasis was  placed  on  instruction  in  the 
arts.  Today  the  Swain  School  of  Design 
is  a  co-educational  professional  art 
school  offering  a  four  year  program 
in  the  visual  arts,  leading  to  a  Bachelor 
of  Fine  Arts  degree.  It  holds  the  distinc- 
tion of  being  the  oldest  private  art  school 
in  the  State  devoted  exclusively  to  the 
teaching  of  fine  art  and  design. 
The  Trustees  and  Faculty  of  the  Swain 
School  believe  that  in  developing  a  su- 
perior professional  art  school  they  are 
not  only  fulfilling  a  vital  responsibility 
to  the  community  but  meeting  a  great 
challenge.  If  this  country  is  to  maintain 
a  tradition  of  excellence  in  the  visual 
arts,  it  must  have  artists  and  designers 
thoroughly  trained  in  the  fundamentals 
of  their  craft  since  the  leading  artists 
and  designers  achieved  their  greatest 
statement  as  a  result  of  the  struggle 
with  the  technical  demands  of  their  pro- 
fession. 

The  Swain  School  of  Design  is  a  charter 
member  of  the  American  Federation  of 
Arts,  an  associate  member  of  the  Na- 
tional Association  of  Schools  of  Art  and 
a  member  of  the  American  Association 
of   Museums. 


The  School  is  approved  by  the  Board  of 
Collegiate  Authority,  the  Veterans  Ad- 
ministration, and  the  United  States  De- 
partment of  Justice  for  the  training  of 
foreign  students,  and  the  Department  of 
Health,  Education  and  Welfare. 
LOCATION  AND  BUILDINGS 
Built  on  the  site  of  the  original  William 
W.  Swain  residence,  the  School  is  located 
in  an  area  of  New  Bedford  noted  for  im- 
portant examples  of  18th  and  19th  cen- 
tury architecture.  In  close  proximity  to 
the  campus  is  the  New  Bedford  Public 
Library  and  the  Whaling  Museum.  The 
Library  is  of  particular  value  to  the 
School  for  its  fine  collection  of  paintings 
illustrating  the  unique  artistic  tradition 
of  the  city.  New  Bedford  was  the  birth 
place  of  Albert  Ryder  and  home  of  Al- 
fred Bierstadt  and  Dwight  Tryon.  The 
Museum  of  the  Old  Dartmouth  Historical 
Society  records  another  aspect  of  the 
city's  history,  that  of  the  whaling  indus- 
try. Across  the  street  from  the  museum 
is  preserved  the  Seaman's  Bethel  which 
Melville  describes  in  his  classic  novel 
Moby  Dick.  The  cultural  life  of  the  city 
is  further  augmented  by  its  advanta- 
geous position  between  Boston,  Provi- 
dence and  Cape  Cod. 
The  campus  is  bounded  by  County,  Haw- 
thorn and  Orchard  Streets.  The  buildings 
include  the  main  school  complex,  adjoin- 
ing Crapo  Gallery,  the  Library  building 
and  the  Design  Graphics  Studio  build- 
ing. 

Following  the  loss  of  the  Swain  residence 
by  fire  in  1948,  a  new  brick  building 
was  constructed  housing  three  large  stu- 
dios, library,  storeroom,  faculty  and  ad- 
ministrative offices.  Two  more  studios 
and  a  fireproof  vault  for  the  storing  of 


paintings  were  added  in  1961,  the  gift 
of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  John  M.  Bullard  and  the 
William  W.  Crapo  Foundation.  All  of 
the  painting  studios  take  advantage  of 
northern    light. 

The  Swain  Library  is  adjacent  to  the 
studios.  It  is  maintained  as  a  specialized 
collection,  emphasizing  those  areas  rele- 
vant to  the  school  curriculum.  All  books 
and  periodicals  are  readily  accessible 
in  open  stacks.  Swain  students  have  the 
additional  privilege  of  borrowing  from 
the  New  Bedford  Public  Library  through 
special  stack  privileges. 
WILLIAM  W.  CRAPO  GALLERY 
The  William  W.  Crapo  Gallery  was 
founded  in  1925  to  provide  Swain  stu- 
dents and  the  community  with  an  op- 
portunity to  view  original  works  of  art. 
Each  year  the  Gallery  offers  approxi- 
mately ten  exhibits  including  such  di- 
verse achievements  as  primitive  art, 
nineteenth  century  painting  and  the 
more  contemporary  efforts  of  the  avant 
garde.  In  order  to  fulfill  its  educational 
function  more  completely,  lectures  and 
panel  discussions  are  regularly  sched- 
uled and  often  re-broadcast  for  the  tele- 
vision audience.  The  Crapo  Gallery  is  a 
member  of  the  American  Association 
of    Museums. 


ADMISSION 

Admission  requirements  have  been  de- 
signed to  select  students  who  give  prom- 
ise of  excellence  in  the  field  of  art. 
An    applicant    must    be    a    high    school 
graduate  or  have  acceptable  equivalent 
preparation.  However,  a  candidate  who 
evidences  special   interest  and    unusual 
ability  or   promise    may    be   considered 
for  admission   as   a   special  student   at 
the  discretion  of  the  admissions  commit- 
tee. Each  applicant  is  considered  on  the 
basis    of    his    aptitude    as    well    as    his 
character    and    personal    qualifications. 
Most  students  are  enrolled  in  a  full  five 
days  a  week  program  but  in  exceptional 
cases  a  special  student  is  admitted  for 
a   more  limited   program. 
Each     applicant     must     complete     the 
School's    application    form    and    submit 
it  together  with  $10.00  application  fee 
(not    refundable    and    not    credited    to 
any  school  bills)  to  the  Registrar,  Swain 
School   of   Design,    19   Hawthorn   Street, 
New  Bedford,  Massachusetts.  The  appli- 
cant should  request  the  principal  of  his 
secondary  school  to  forward  a  transcript 
of  grades  at  the  time  of  application.  He 
should  file,  also,  three  letters  of  recom-- 
mendation  and  the  school  medical  form 
signed  by  the  family  physician.  It  is  rec- 
ommended  that  the   applicant  visit  the 
School  and  arrange  for  a  personal  inter- 
view by  the  Director,  preferably  no  later 
than  April   1st. 


PORTFOLIO  FOR  ADMISSION 

Each  applicant  must  submit  a  portfolio 
of  original  work  clearly  marked  with  his 
name,  address,  telephone  number  and 
the  name  of  his  school.  The  portfolio  is 
to  be  no  smaller  than  16"  x  20".  A  neat 
presentation  is  advised.  Pieces  submitted 
can  be  done  either  independently,  or 
under  guidance,  but  should  be  so  desig- 
nated. Work  executed  from  photographs 
is  not  acceptable.  The  following  items 
are   requested: 

Self-portrait  in  pencil  or  charcoal  to 
be  done  from  life  in  a  line  technique. 
Interior  to  be  done  from  a  room  in 
your   home. 

Still-life  that  includes  at  least  four  ob- 
jects plus  branches,  twigs,  leaves  or 
flowers  in  pencil  or  charcoal  to  be  done 
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Repeat  pattern  to  be  printed  in  three 
colors. 

Poster   in   three   colors. 
Design   using  geometric  shapes  in   black 
and   white. 

Three  drawings,  paintings,  sculpture, 
and/or    graphics    of   one's    own    choice. 


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TUITION 

$750.00   per  year 

$150.00  per  year  for  one  day  weekly 
$300.00  per  year  for  two  days  weekly 
$450.00  per  year  for  three  days  weekly 
First  Year  Admission  Application  $10.00 

Lab   Fee  $20.00 
Locker  Fee  $2.50 

A  deposit  of  $25.00  is  required  of  all 
new  students  within  two  weeks  follow- 
ing notification  of  acceptance  for  ad- 
mission. It  is  applied  to  the  charges  of 
the  academic  year  and  it  is  not  re- 
fundable after  May  1st.  All  fees  must 
be  paid  at  the  time  of  registration,  un- 
less special  arrangements  are  made  with 
the  Registrar.  Any  student  with  bill  not 
paid  by  the  second  Monday  of  the  se- 
mester, will  not  be  allowed  to  continue 
in  classes.  Since  school  operating  ex- 
penses are  planned  on  a  yearly  basis, 
no  refunds  can  be  made.  The  school 
store  maintains  a  supply  of  materials 
required  for  classes.  Prices  are  kept  at 
a  minimum. 

FINANCIAL  ASSISTANCE 

SWAIN  SCHOOL  FUNDS.  Scholarship  aid 
is  available  to  a  limited  number  of  stu- 
dents from  general  school  resources  and 
the  Clement  L.  Yaeger  Trust.  Financial 
assistance  is  allocated  on  the  basis  of 
proven  artistic  ability  (usually  limited  to 
students  above  the  freshman  level)  and 
need. 

FEDERAL  ASSISTANCE.  The  Swain  School 
participates  in  three  government  pro- 
grams: the  National  Defense  Student 
Loan  Program,  Educational  Opportunity 
Grants,  and  the  College  Work  Study  Pro- 
gram. Information  on  all  Federal  assist- 
ance may  be  received  from  the  School. 


GUARANTEED  STATE  LOANS.  Most  states 
provide  guaranteed  loans  for  educa- 
tional purposes.  Detailed  information 
can  be  received  through  local  banks. 

SATURDAY  AND   SUMMER  SCHOOLS 

Classes  for  adults  and  children  are 
held  on  Saturdays  and  in  the  summer. 
A  separate  bulletin  is  issued  describing 
these  programs  and  listing  fees.  The 
Trustees  and  Administration  reserve  the 
right  to  make  changes  in  all  phases  of 
the  school  program  without  further  noti- 
fication when  deemed   necessary. 


ACADEMIC   PROCEDURES  AND 
REGULATIONS 

GRADES  A  grade  scale  of  A  B  C  D  and 
F  is  used  to  designate  the  students' 
standing.  The  letter  grades  are  consid- 
ered the  equivalent  of  the  following 
percentage  scale:  A=90-10G\  6=80-90, 
C=70-79,  D=60-69.  The  grade  of  E  or 
Incomplete  is  a  substitute  grade  for  situ- 
ations in  which  students  could  not  com- 
plete required  assignment  due  to  circum- 
stances beyond  their  control.  The  re- 
quired work  must  be  completed  by  a 
designated  time  for  a  student  to  be 
awarded  credit.  For  the  computation  of 
scholastic  averages,  reported  grades 
have  the  numerical  value  of  A=4.0, 
B=3.0,  C  =  2.0,  D  =  1.0,  F  =0  for  each 
credit    hour. 

CREDIT  HOURS  Studio  credit  hours  in 
all  courses  are  based  on  a  ratio  of  one 
credit  for  every  two  hours  of  scheduled 
studio  time.  Credit  hours  for  academic 
subjects  are  based  on  a  ratio  of  one 
credit  for  every  one  hour  of  class  attend- 
ance. 

PROBATION  A  first  year  student  earn- 
ing a  semester  average  of  less  than  1.7 
and  an  upper  class  student  one  of  2.0 
is  placed  on  probation.  Any  student  who 
is  on  probation  for  two  consecutive  se- 
mesters will  be  subject  to  dismissal. 
ABSENCE  Absences  are  considered  per- 
missible only  in  case  of  illness  or  for 
other  reasons  of  necessity.  It  is  the  stu- 
dent's responsibility  to  notify  the  School 
immediately  of  his  absence  and  its 
cause.  Missing  work  must  be  made  up 
whenever  a  student  has  been  absent. 
GRADE  REPORTS  Grade  reports  will  be 
given  out  at  the  end  of  each  semester. 
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grade  average  is  D  or  less  will  receive 
a  grade  report  at  mid-semester. 
REGISTRATION  Students  already  in  the 
School  are  required  to  register  and  make 
out  tentative  schedules  for  the  following 
year  by  June  1.  Students  enrolling  af- 
ter school  opening  date  are  required  to 
pay  a  five  dollar  late  registration  fee. 
TRANSCRIPTS  Graduates  and  students 
in  good  standing  are  entitled  to  one 
complete  statement  of  their  school  rec- 
ord without  charge.  One  dollar  will  be 
charged  for  each  additional  copy. 
STUDENT  WORK  The  School  reserves  the 
right  to  retain  two  works  of  each  student 
for  exhibition  purposes.  All  other  prop- 
erty must  be  removed  from  school  prem- 
ises at  the  end  of  the  academic  year.  At 
no  time  does  the  School  have  responsi- 
bility for  student  property. 
MEDICAL  CARE  AND  HOUSING 
The  services  of  a  school  appointed  physi- 
cian are  available  to  all  students.  Charg- 
es are  made  directly  to  the  student.  All 
students  are  urged  to  avail  themselves  of 
low-cost  Health  and  Accident  Insurance 
policies.  Forms  for  the  Blue-Cross  Blue- 
Shield  student  policies  are  available 
through   the   School. 

The  School  does  not  maintain  dormitor- 
ies. A  diversified  list  of  accommodations 
is  available.  It  is  suggested  that  any  stu- 
dent wishing  to  make  housing  arrange- 
ments apply  well  in  advance  of  the 
opening  of  school,  stating  type  of  accom- 
modations and  price  range  desired. 


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FOUNDATION   PROGRAM 

The  Foundation  Program,  involving  the 
first  and  second  year,  is  directed  at  four 
goals  considered  necessary  in  the  mas- 
tery of  the  artist's  craft. 
An  ability  to  render  the  likeness  of  the 
human  figure,  still  life  objects  and  land- 
scape in  common  drawing  and  painting 
media. 

A  knowledge  and  understanding  of  tra- 
ditional theories  of  color  and  composi- 
tion. 

An  ability  to  analyze  and  resolve  a  va- 
riety of  problems  in  two  and  three  dim- 
ensional   design. 

A  view  of  civilization  as  a  whole  evolv- 
ing process  in  which  clear  relationships 
exist  between  all  of  the  accomplishments 
of   man. 

The  Foundation  Program  correlates  work 
in  drawing,  design,  the  humanities, 
painting  and  the  graphic  processes.  In 
contrast  to  the  more  traditional  ap- 
proach, the  emphasis  in  each  course  is 
not  on  an  independent  body  of  informa- 
tion but  common  or  contrasting  solu- 
tions to  the  basic  problems  such  as  line, 
shade,  space  and  volume.  The  student 
is  led  through  a  carefully  planned  se- 
ries of  problems  and  research  projects; 
for  example,  line  is  introduced  in  both 
the  drawing  and  design  classes  during 
the  same  week.  While  the  drawing  in- 
structor emphasizes  the  use  of  line  to 
convey  a  naturalistic  image,  the  work 
in  design  involves  the  use  of  line  as  an 
abstract  element  that  can  be  used  to 
create  solutions  to  whole  new  functional 
problems  such  as  lettering  or  a  poster 
layout. 

The  four  semesters  of  liberal  arts  were 
planned  in  relation  to  the  studio  pro- 
gram. The  objective  of  these  courses  is 


to  provide  the  students  with  a  broader 
and  more  critical  view  of  civilization. 
Through  the  seminar  approach,  the 
reading  of  assigned  texts  and  the  writ- 
ing of  research  papers,  the  student  is 
encouraged  to  develop  his  ability  to 
analyze  and  express  himself  verbally. 
The  emphasis  on  basic  skills  and  con- 
cepts in  the  first  two  years  makes  it 
possible  to  maintain  instruction  in  the 
Major  Programs  on  a  high  professional 
level.  Furthermore,  the  individual  will 
have  to  face  many  unexpected  and  un- 
planned challenges  within  the  full  span 
of  his  career.  The  Foundation  Program 
assures  the  student  of  having  a  wide 
frame  of  reference  and  skills  with  which 
to   meet   these   problems. 


FIRST  YEAR 

Foundation   Drawing 

Design   I 

English   Composition  and   Literature 

Problems  of  Western  Civilization   I 

Art   History   I 


SECOND  YEAR 

Life  Drawing 

Graphics 

Introductory  Painting 

Design    II 

American   Literature 

Problems   in  Western   Civilization    II 

Art   History   II 


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FIRST  YEAR  DRAWING  Emphasis  is 
placed  upon  the  observation  and  un- 
derstanding of  natural  forms  and  their 
translation  through  line,  form,  light  and 
shade.  A  complete  study  of  the  human 
skeleton  and  muscle  structure  is  includ- 
ed. Media  used  are  pencil,  charcoal, 
crayon,  silver  point,  and  a  limited  pal- 
ette of  black  and  white  oil  paint. 
GRAPHICS  While  continuing  the  basic 
studies  of  the  previous  year,  Drawing 
and  Graphics  places  special  concentra- 
tion on  composition  and  freer  technique, 
and  introduces  wet  and  mixed  media. 
Incorporated  in  the  program  is  a  com- 
prehensive course  in  graphics  that  allows 
each  student  the  opportunity  to  acquire 
a  working  knowledge  of  relief  printing 
(linoleum  and  wood  block),  intaglio 
printing  (drypoint,  etching  and  aquatint), 
in  serigraphy. 

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DESIGN  I  The  course  is  concerned  with 
the  basic  elements  and  principles  of  de- 
sign. Line,  shape,  color,  value,  texture, 
space  and  form  are  studied  not  only  as 
tools  for  the  description  of  nature  but  as 
abstract  elements  with  their  own  laws  of 
structure.  In  the  first  semester  the  stu- 
dent is  limited  to  simple  media  in  black, 
white  and  gray.  A  close  coordination  of 
assignments  with  problems  incurred  in 
drawing  emphasizes  similarities  and 
contrasts  of  approach.  The  second  se- 
mester is  devoted  exclusively  to  color 
and  its  relationship  to  space,  light  and 
form.  Three  dimensional  as  well  as  two 
dimensional  exercises  are  used. 
DESIGN  II  The  emphasis  is  on  the  ap- 
plication of  the  experience  and  ideas 
learned  in  the  previous  year  to  the  reso- 
lution of  functional  problems  such  as 
lettering,  package  design,  and  pictorial 
composition. 

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INTRODUCTORY  PAINTING  is  based  on 
the  drawing,  design,  and  color  experi- 
ences gained  in  the  previous  year.  A 
groundwork  in  traditional  methods  of 
representation  and  composition  is  stud- 
ied in  a  series  of  studio  problems  and 
seminar  type  criticisms.  Problems  in  the 
visual  organization  of  volumes  in  space 
through  still  life,  figure  composition,  and 
the  portrait,  provide  the  student  with  a 
basis  for  representational  painting  and 
illustration.  Introductory  Painting  in- 
cludes perspective,  anatomy,  color  the- 
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MAJOR  PROGRAM 

The  three  Major  Studio  Programs  offered 
are  Design  and  Illustration,  Painting, 
and  Graphics.  The  Major  Program, 
which  comprises  the  last  two  years  at 
Swain,  is  a  radical  departure  from  the 
Foundation  Program.  The  Program,  built 
around  the  student's  specific  vocational 
needs,  is  more  individual  in  nature  since 
the  student  instead  of  taking  formal 
courses,  spends  the  principal  part  of  his 
time  in  his  major  workshop.  Essentially 
this  program  most  resembles  the  tutorial 
or  honors  program  in  a  liberal  arts  col- 
lege. The  weight  of  responsibility  for 
organizing  research  materials,  equip- 
ment and  time  is  gradually  transferred 
to  the  student.  The  teacher's  role  bcomes 
that  of  the  critic,  approximating,  as 
clearly  as  possible,  a  professional  situ- 
ation. 

Since  the  Major  Program  is  essentially 
individual  in  nature,  imposing  no  speci- 
fic standards  or  requirements  on  the  stu- 
dent, the  problem  of  guidance  and  eval- 
uation of  student  achievement  becomes 
particularly  important.  During  the  third 
year  the  adviser  plans  a  program  of 
studies  with  the  student.  At  the  begin- 
ning of  the  fourth  year  the  student  pre- 
sents to  a  committee  of  the  faculty  an 
outline  of  his  plans,  a  first  draft  of  sket- 
ches, layouts  or  models.  Periodically  the 
student  meets  with  the  committee  to  pre- 
sent work  done  and  discuss  revisions 
and  projected  plans.  Though  no  school 
can  program  into  being  an  independent 
and  responsible  individual,  such  a  curri- 
cula does  set  up  a  situation  in  which  the 
student  can  achieve  genuine  maturity 
as   an   artist   and   as   a    person. 


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PAINTING  WORKSHOP  I  AND  II  Paint- 
ing Workshop  develops  from  materials 
first  presented  in  the  introductory  draw- 
ing and  painting  studios.  In  conjunction 
with  the  Painting  Workshop,  a  concen- 
trated study  of  traditional  and  modern 
art  theory  is  made  in  composition  and 
criticism.  The  student  is  introduced  to 
painting  techniques  in  which  the  history 
and  practice  of  a  variety  of  basic  paint- 
ing media  is  studied.  Through  class  and 
individual  problems  the  student  is  en- 
abled to  develop  as  a  serious  painter. 
Painting  includes  oil,  encaustic,  egg  tem- 
pera, and  eggoil  emulsion  media. 


THIRD  YEAR 

Credits 

Painting   Workshop   1 

6                6 

Life   Drawing 

2               2 

Studio  Elective 

2               2 

World   Literature 

3               3 

Problems   in   Western   Civilization    III 

3               0 

Art  History  III 

0               3 

16             16 

FOURTH  YEAR 

Credits 

Painting  Workshop   II 

12               12 

Literature  Seminar 

2                0 

Criticism  and   Aesthetics 

0                2 

14 


14 


22 


23 


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GRAPHICS  WORKSHOP  I  AND  II  The 
printmaking  workshop  gives  a  tradition- 
al grounding  in  the  basic  techniques  of 
relief  and  intaglio  printing.  The  relation 
of  graphics  to  type  and  industrial  meth- 
ods is  discussed.  The  advanced  student 
is  encouraged  to  experiment  and  unify 
graphic  techniques  with  his  individual 
approach.  Graphics  includes  linoleum 
cuts,  wood  cuts,  wood  engravings,  dry- 
point,  etching,  metal  engraving,  aqua- 
tint,   lithography,   and   typography. 


THIRD  YEAR 

Graphics  Workshop   I 

Life  Drawing 

Studio   Elective 

World    Literature 

Problems   of   Western   Civilization    III 

Art   History   III 

FOURTH  YEAR 

Graphics  Workshop   II 
Literature  Seminar 
Criticism  and  Aesthetics 


Credits 


6 

6 

2 

2 

2 

2 

3 

3 

3 

0 

0 

3 

16 

16 

Credits 

12 

12 

2 

0 

0 

2 

14 


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DESIGN  AND  ILLUSTRATION  WORK- 
SHOP I  AND  II  The  Design  and  Illustra- 
tion Workshop  integrates  the  basic  de- 
sign elements  with  the  functional  and 
creative  applications  of  typography  and 
technical  skills  into  a  strong,  direct  pres- 
entation of  graphic  design.  Communi- 
cation in  advertising  and  other  design 
areas  is  investigated  through  class  re- 
search and  individual  projects.  Illustra- 
tion includes  painting,  graphics  and 
drawing  within  the  framework  of  design 
communication.  A  scheduled  critique  en- 
courages an  exchange  of  creative  ver- 
bal as  well  as  visual  ideas.  Design  and 
Illustration  includes  calligraphy,  letter- 
ing, typography,  layout,  and  production 
techniques. 

THIRD  YEAR  Credits 

Design  and  Illustration  Workshop  I  6  6 

Life   Drawing  2  2 

Studio   Elective  2  2 

World   Literature  3  3 

Problems   of  Western  Civilization    III            3  0 

Art   History   III  0  3 


FOURTH  YEAR 

Design  and   Illustration  Workshop  II 
Literature  Seminar 
Criticism   and   Aesthetics 


16 

16 

Credi 

its 

12 

12 

2 

0 

0 

2 

14  14 


26 


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LIBERAL  ARTS  COURSES 

PROBLEMS  OF  WESTERN  CIVILIZATION  I 
A  semester'  s  course  that  seeks  to  suggest 
the  problems  faced  by  an  individual  in 
relation  to  his  society.  Readings  from 
the  Bible  and  the  works  of  Thoreau,  Paul 
Goodman,  Jonathan  Kozol,  Janson  and 
others  will  be  used.  3  -  0 
ART  HISTORY  I  An  examination  of  Paleo- 
lithic, Greek  and  Roman  art  forms  the 
basis  of  this  course.  The  iconography  of 
these  periods  will  be  explored  in  detail 
as  the  means  of  understanding  and  ap- 
preciating ancient  and  contrasting  cul- 
tures. 0  -  3 

PROBLEMS  OF  WESTERN  CIVILIZATION  II 
The  city  as  a  "corporate  personality"  in 
Greece,  the  Renaissance,  and  in  nine- 
teenth century  Industrial  Society  will  be 
examined.  Emphasis  will  be  given  to  a 
consideration  of  changes  in  architectural 
forms  as  expressive  of  various  economic 
and  social  forces.  3  -  0 
ART  HISTORY  II  The  lives  and  works  of  a 
sequence  of  artists  will  be  examined  to 
see  how  individuals  such  as  Cellini,  Del- 
acroix, Van  Gogh,  and  Ben  Shahn  have 
encountered  and  resolved  such  issues  as 
the  political  events,  taste,  and  religion  of 
their  times.  The  use  of  autobiographical 
material  will  be  used.  0-3 
PROBLEMS  OF  WESTERN  CIVILIZATION  III 
The  relationship  of  developments  in  sci- 
ence and  in  technology  to  traditionally 
humanistic  definitions  of  the  individual 
and  his  world  will  be  explored.  Particular 
attention  will  be  paid  to  a  consideration 
of  the  conflicts  and  reconciliations  be- 
tween science  and  the  visual  arts  at  var- 
ious periods  in  the  course  of  history.  3-0 


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ART  HISTORY  III  Close  attention  will  be 
given  to  the  ideas,  philosophies,  and 
techniques  behind  the  major  movements 
in  twentieth  century  painting  and  sculp- 
ture such  as  Cubism,  Dada,  Surrealism, 
and  Abstract  Expressionism.  The  rela- 
tionship between  European  and  Amer- 
ican versions  of  these  styles  will  be  ex- 
amined to  see  how  particular  national 
characteristics  may  influence  the  devel- 
opment of  artistic  styles.  0-3 
CRITICISM  AND  AESTHETICS  (Eighth  se- 
mester) Through  readings  in  criticism 
and  aesthetics,  viewings  of  past  and 
contemporary  art  and  classroom  discus- 
sion, the  student  will  acquire  a  height- 
ened awareness  and  a  responsible  criti- 
cal judgment  in  the  visual  arts.  0-2 
ENGLISH  COMPOSITION  AND  LITERA- 
TURE (First  and  Second  Semesters)  This 
course  in  the  fundamentals  of  prose  com- 
position will  pay  particular  attention  to 
the  development  of  language  skills. 
Readings  of  literature  classics  will  be 
required.  3-3 

AMERICAN  LITERATURE  This  course  on 
19th  and  20th  century  writers  will  in- 
clude the  works  of  Poe,  Hawthorne, 
Thoreau,  Hemingway,  Lewis  and  others. 
3-3 

WORLD  LITERATURE  Paying  particular 
attention  to  form  and  imagery,  this 
course  will  include  the  works  of  Homer, 
Aeschylus,  Beowulf,  Shakespeare,  Mil- 
ton and  Dante.  3  -  3 

LITERATURE  SEMINAR  Such  concepts  as 
form,  texture,  space  and  tension  will  be 
related  to  selected  works  of  literature. 
To  better  emphasize  the  relation  of  these 
studies  to  the  students7  own  creative 
problems,  small  group  discussions  will  be 
employed.  2  -  0 


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CALENDAR   1969   1970 

September  15  Monday 

November  1  1  Tuesday 

November  26  Wednesday 

December  1  Monday  8:30  A.M. 

December  19  Friday  12:30  P.M. 

January  5  Monday  8:30  A.M? 

January  16  Friday 

January  19  Monday 

January  23  Friday 

January  26  Monday 

February  22  Sunday 

March  27  Friday 

April  3  Friday  12:30  P.M. 

April  13  Monday  8:30  A.M. 

May  15  Friday 

May  1  8  Monday 

May  21   Thursday 

May  27  Wednesday  8  P.M. 


First  Semester  begins 

Veterans  Day 

Thanksgiving  Recess  begins 

Classes  resumed 

Christmas  Recess  and  Independent  Studies  Period 

Classes  resumed 

Classes  end 

Exam  week  begins 

First  Semester  ends 

Second  Semester  begins 

Washington's  Birthday 

Good  Friday 

Spring  Recess  and  Independent  Studies  Period 

Classes  resumed 

Classes  end 

Exam  week  begins 

Semester  ends 

Commencement  Exercises 


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ADMINISTRATION  AND  FACULTY 

WILLIAM  J.  FINN  Director  and  Instruc- 
tor of  Sculpture,  University  of  Toronto; 
B.F.A.,  Rhode  Island  School  of  Design. 
DAViD  LOEFFLER  SMITH  Dean  of  Students 
and  Instructor  of  Painting  and  Drawing, 
B.A.,  Bard  College;  M.F.A.,  Cranbrook 
Academy  of  Art. 

EDITH  R.  CADEMA  Assistant  to  the  Dir- 
ector. 

MRS.  LOIS  FORTIER  Clerical  Assistant. 
MARION    H.    HANFORD    Librarian,    Har- 
vard; State  College,   Boston. 
MRS.    ALFRED    U.    COLLINS    Director    of 
Saturday  School  and  Instructor  of  Sculp- 
ture. 

LEO  KELLEY  Instructor  of  Humanities; 
B.S.  and  M.S.,  M.I.T.;  Ph.D  Candidate, 
University  of  Wisconsin. 

RUSSELL  MROCZEK  Instructor  of  Design 
and  Photography;  B.F.A.,  Massachusetts 
College  of  Art. 

JOSEPH  MURPHY  Instructor  of  English 
Composition  and  Literature  (faculty  ex- 
change, Bristol  Community  College); 
B.A.,  Boston  College;  M.A.,  University  of 
Rhode   Island. 

L.  JOHN  OSBORNE  Instructor  of  Graph- 
ics; M.F.A.,  California  College  of  Arts 
and  Crafts;  Undergraduate;  Medway 
College  of  Art  and  Kent  College  (Eng- 
land). 

DANIEL  RADIN  Instructor  of  Design  and 
Painting;  Queens  College;  University  of 
Connecticut;  B.F.A.,  M.F.A.,  Cranbrook 
Academy  of  Art. 

HAROLD  SNEDCOF  Instructor  of  Human- 
ities and  American  Literature;  A.B.,  Col- 
gate; Ph.D  Candidate,  Brown  University. 
PANAJOTIS  VOTORAS  Instructor  of 
World  Literature,  University  of  Genoa; 
University  of  Athens;  B.A.,  M.A.,  Wayne 
State  University;  graduate  study,  Univer- 
sity of  Connecticut. 


VISITING  CRITICS  AND  LECTURERS 

ALLEN  APPEL  free-lance  photographer 
PAUL  BEAULIEU  Cameraman  at  W.T.E.V. 
Channel  6  and  free-lance  photographer. 
JACK  COUGHLIN  Associate  Professor  of 
Printmaking,  University  of  Massachu- 
setts Department  of  Art. 
MICHAEL  FINK  Assistant  Professor  of 
English,  Rhode  Island  School  of  Design. 
KATHERINE  HELMOND  founding  member 
of  the  Trinity  Square  Repertory  Theatre 
Co.,  Providence,  Rhode  Island. 

DR.  ROSWELL  D.  JOHNSON,  M.D.  Dir- 
ector of  Health  Services,  Brown  Univer- 
sity. 

ANDREW  KNER  Art  Director  of  the  New 
York  Times;  formerly  Head  of  Advertis- 
ing Department,  Esquire. 

GABRIEL  LADERMAN  Widely-known 
painter  and  author;  visiting  critic  at  Yale; 
teaching   at   Brooklyn   College. 

ARIS  PAPPAS  Professor  of  Psychology, 
Southeastern    Massachusetts    University. 

CHARLES  RODERIQUES  free-lance  car- 
toonist; publishes  in  national  magazines 
such  as  Esquire,  Look,  Post. 
THOMAS  SGUOROS  Head  of  Illustration 
Department  at  Rhode  Island  School  of 
Design  and  free-lance  illustrator. 

DICKSON  TASHJIAN  Ph.D  in  American 
Civilization,  Brown  University;  teaching 
at  the  University  of  California  at  Irvine. 

CECIL  WYLDE  painter  and  instructor  at 
the  Museum  School,  Boston. 


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TRUSTEES 

GEORGE  C.  PERKINS  President 

THOMAS  N.   BUCAR  Vice-President  and 

Treasurer 

RICHARD  A.  PLINE  Secretary 

MRS.  JOHN  M.  BULLARD 

MRS.  ALFRED  U.COLLINS 

GEORGE  L.CONSIDINE 

MRS.  WILLIAM  E.  COYKENDALL,  JR. 

MRS.  STANFORD  T.  CRAPO 

EARL  W.  DEWALT 

SIMON  RUBIN 

MRS.  PAULA.  SCHMID 

W.  JULIAN  UNDERWOOD 

MRS.  RICHARD  P.  WATERS 

ADVISORS 

ROBERT  L.  BERTOLLI  Professor  of  Art- 
Boston  State  College;  State  Director  of 
Art  Education 

JOSEPH  A.  COLETTI  Sculptor 
GILBERT  FRANKLIN  Chairman,  Fine  Arts 
Department,  Rhode  Island  School  of  De- 
sign 

BARTLETT  H.  HAYES,  JR.  Director,  Addi- 
son  Gallery  of  American  Art 

PHILIP  HOFER  Curator  of  Printing  and 
Graphic  Arts,  Houghton  Library,  Harvard 
University 

BORIS  MIRSKI  Director,  Boris  Mirski  Gal- 
lery 

ARTHUR    POPE    Professor    of    Fine    Arts, 

Emeritus,  Harvard  University 

OLIVER  PRESCOTT,  JR.  Attorney 

PERRY    T.    RATHBONE    Director,    Boston 

Museum  of  Fine  Arts 

W.  KNIGHT  STURGES  Architect 

S.  MORTON  VOSE  Director,  Vose  Gal- 
leries of  Boston 


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bold  and  text  in  10  point  Spartan  me- 
dium; lithographed  on  80  pound  Hamil- 
ton Starwhite  and  Strathmore  Grandee 
duplex    cover. 

Design     by    Keturah     Kowalke. 

Photography    by    Milt    Silvia. 

Lithographed  by  Reynolds-DeWalt  Print- 
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