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School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1946-1947), School Of Practical Arts

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It is the purpose of the School of Practical Art to train students so thoroughly in the various phases of commercial art, that they may upon completion of the course earn a good living in their chosen career. Earnest effort and thorough preparation are necessary if the student is to become successful professionally. Enthusiastic and excellent working habits must be developed early and maintained throughout the course. Deadlines must be given and met punctually. Good design, composition, color and technical skill must be evident in all finished work. In preparation for this high standard the beginner receives a thorough foundation …

Yearbook, 1945, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1945-1946), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

Earnest effort and thorough preparation are necessary if the student is to become successful professionally. Enthusiastic and excellent working habits must be developed early and maintained throughout the course. Deadlines must be given and met punctually. Good design, composition, color and technical skill must be evident in all finished work. In preparation for this high standard the beginner receives a thorough foundation of basic work in graphic analysis, principles of freehand drawing, constructive design, composition, perspective, lettering, color theory, anatomy and life drawing. This is followed by the practical application of fundamentals. Here problems are assigned which are in every …

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1944-1945), School Of Practical Art

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The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

Rhode Island School Of Design, 1944, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1943-1944), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

The Designer December 3, 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes a poem discussing World War II, several editorials, and some brief news, all submitted by students.

The Designer April 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes several editorials and some brief news, all submitted by students.

The Designer March 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. The issue of March 1, 1942 included information about club activities, art exhibitions, and student council notes. There were some speakers and activities that were related to World War II and the home front. This was the first issue so there was a plea for student participation.

Yearbook, 1942, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Scope February 21, 1941, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Scope was a student publication that discussed in its single issue the formation and plans of a new student organization. While the publication includes indications that it was intended to be published regularly, no other issues exist. This issue of February 21, 1941 had a brief article about the Trek Club at RISD and some of it's activities at the school farm in Barrington. A Winter Carnival took place and more activities were in the planning stages for the spring.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1941-1942), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

The Broadsheet April 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1940 mentioned the Beaux Arts Ball coming up in May 1940. The theme of the Ball was Let's Go Hollywood. Social events, scholarships, RISD commencement activities, student exhibitions and RISD student club news.

The Broadsheet March 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1940 mentioned the purchase of a farm in Foster, RI for RISD student fellowship. Other events for RISD students on campus were also included.

The Broadsheet May 1935, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of May 1935 featured a small article about RISD Summer School for RISD students and younger students. Class trips, social events and Commencement activities were also included.

The Broadsheet April 1935, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1935 had a brief article about the RISD Costume Department's Fashion Show. Items of the Moment described activities of interest to RISD students.

The Broadsheet March 1935 No. 4, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1935, no. 4 had a brief article about the new orchestra which had rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays in Memorial Hall. Items of the Moment included campus events that were of interest to RISD students.

The Broadsheet March 1935 No. 2, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1935, no. 2 had a brief article on a housing display containing models and drawings from RISD architecture and interior architecture students. These were on display in the RI Hospital National Bank building in Providence. Items of the Moment included activities of interest to RISD students and the local art community.

The Broadsheet March 1935 No. 3, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1935, no. 3 had a brief article about a Book-Binding class in RISD Teacher Education. Items of the Moment included art exhibitions, museum talks, and things of interest to RISD students and the local art community.

The Broadsheet February 1935, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of February 1935 included a brief article about the exhibition of miniature stage sets that the Saturday young students had on display on the top floor of the Jewelry Building at RISD. Items of the Moment mentioned art exhibitions, the picture lending library and other art interests for the RISD students.

Dust May 1934, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Dust was an experimental student publication printed in 1934 by two Brown students under the direction of a local printing company. It featured contributions from Brown, Pembroke, and RISD students. The May 1934 issue features work from the following RISD students: a wood engraving by John Goss, a lineoleum cut by Lawrence Hoffman, a poem by Jessie Cole, a linoleum cut by Adelaide Koch, and a linoleum cut by Lisette Micoleau.

Dust January 1934, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Dust was an experimental student publication printed in 1934 by two Brown students under the direction of a local printing company. It featured contributions from Brown, Pembroke, and RISD students. The January 1934 issue includes several short stories written by students and illustrated with wood and linoleum cuts created by other students.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1933-1934), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson, who saw the great need of a school where young men and women could receive vocational training in practical art. The School is a pioneer in this line of work, and its twenty years of experience in teaching art that is practical has made its courses not only of permanent worth, but of immediate commercial value.

What can I do? This is a question that every high school boy and girl must answer sooner or later. Many have discovered during their high school years that they have …

The Student Designer December 1931, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The issue of December 1931 included a short essay from Mrs. Danforth, RISD president about the Aims for the School and the RISD Museum. There were ads for local businesses, short stories, and club and school news.

The Student Designer May 1931, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The issue of May 1931 included a brief essay from Royal Bailey Farnum, educational director at RISD to RISD seniors. Stories, a poem, a photo of the Senior Class of 1931, ads for local businesses and school news was also included.

The School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1931-1932), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson because of the great need of a school where boys and girls could receive vocational training in practical art. The School is thus a pioneer in this line of work, and its sixteen years of experience in teaching only practical art has made its courses of real worth and commercial value. The School gives fundamental and practical instruction in all branches of commercial art, so that graduate of the School may be efficiently prepared to accept the varied opportunities open to trained men and women. The system …

The Student Designer December 1930, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The issue of December 1930 covered topics including: current events happening on campus, editorials, news from the wider art world, RISD sports, school clubs, a brief essay from Royal Bailey Farnum to all students, news from various department, and advertisements.

The Student Designer April 1931, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The April 1931 issue covered topics including: the death of RISD President Eliza G. Radeke, Mechanical Department honors and news, a Jewelry Design student named Martin Nelson, class updates, satirical and comedic writing, current events happening on campus, RISD sports, and advertisements.

The Student Designer April 1930, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The April 1930 issue contained a poem, short essays, humorous bits, and an appeal for contributions to The Student Designer. Also included were ads for local businesses and a brief article about The Art Ball held at Memorial Hall on the RISD campus.

The Student Designer March 1930, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Student Designer was a student-run monthly newspaper published between 1929 and 1932. The March, 1930 issue had an article about the RISD Mechanical Design department, it's history and mission. Gallery talks and art exhibitions in the Providence area were also included. Bits of humor, an essay about the RISD museum, brief articles about music and the arts and local ads were also in this issue.