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"Senior In Photography Teaches For Her Thesis," Designer's News, May 19, 1969, Rosalyn Gerstein, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Article featuring Rosalyn Gerstein, BFA Photography from the Designer's News, May 19, 1969 student newspaper.

Designer's News May 19, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer's News was a student-run weekly newspaper published in the late 1960s. The issue of May 19-25, 1969 featured an article about the RISD Landscape Architecture department's study to save Block Island, RI. There also was an interview with John Torres about summer programs at RISD and at a school in Vermont, and an article about a RISD photo student who taught local pre-teens about photography. Also included was an article about the Rhode Island Art Festival and some RISD students who were volunteering their time to help.

Black History Class "Student Group Turns Activist," Designer's News May 12-18, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Article from the Designer's News, May 12-18, 1969 student newspaper, page 4.

Designer's News May 12, 1969, 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 May 12-18, 1969 included articles about Apparel Design's annual show Collection 1969, and an article about Man and his Technology, a seminar that was attended by 250 people. There was a brief article about racial troubles at Hope High School in Providence that was from a publication called EXTRA. Comics, ads, letters and art exhibits were also mentioned.

Designer's News May 5, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer's News was a student-run weekly newspaper published in the late 1960s. The issue of May 5, 1969 is the first issue and features an introduction to the publication, along with articles on COLAB II, a new student show opening at Carr House, a speech given by union organizer Carl Braden, and an alumni seminar event on "art and censorship."

Black Student Community Of Risd Statement Of Belief January 15, 1969, Black Student Community Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Black Student Community of RISD Statement of Belief.

Black Student Community Of Risd Statement Of Belief, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

A "Statement of Belief" and an outline for progress submitted by the Black student community at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on January 15, 1969. It calls upon the administration to adjust its educational and social priorities to meaningfully incorporate and reflect Black American culture, noting that having only six Black students out of a student body of over one thousand constitutes tokenism. The document details six core points to address these systemic issues: Minority Student Recruitment, Financial Assistance, Recruitment Funding, Black Faculty and Staff Hiring, Curriculum Reform, and Long-Term Implementation. The petition concludes with an appeal for …

Aib Yearbook, 1969, Art Institute Of Boston

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) - Yearbooks

1969 AIB. Yearbook published by the Art Institute of Boston. Original volume available for browsing in the Lesley University Archives.

Student Administration Communication Proposal, 1969, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Student Administration Communication Proposal.

A Study Of Motivational Approaches For Use In The Transition Period From Childlike To Adolescent Art, Linda Hance

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Social Comment As A Phase In The Development Of A More Personal Expression In Oil Painting, Isaiah James Boodhoo

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is (1) to examine the presence or social comment in painting from a historical point or view, (2) to support its validity as a theme in art, (3) to use this theme in the creation or a number or oil paintings, and (4) to develop through this means a more personal expression in painting.

An Investigation Of “Revelation” In Contemporary Art, John Brian Skoor

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study (1) to investigate various examples of paintings and sculptures in which the artist claimed to have revealed himself or to have had a spiritual experience in the creation of the work; (2) to present several select statements by artists and theologians who claim revelation is the dynamic, sustaining force in all creation; (3) to correlate art and religion, emphasizing that the common thread which underlies them both is revelation.

1969 Portfolio, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Blockprint November 4, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The November 4, 1968 issue contains only advertisements, a brief events calendar, and an editorial from Blockprint Editor-In-Chief Roy Furman complaining that due to the Student Council reducing funding for Blockprint, they would no longer be able to afford to put out a regular length newspaper. This may be the final issue of Blockprint ever printed.

Blockprint October 28, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 28, 1968 issue features articles on the proposal to boycott California grapes, an upcoming Howard Zinn lecture in Memorial Hall, the upcoming Presidential election, the decline of South Main Street, Take-A-Break Weekend, a new RISD musem exhibition on Renaissance art, and other events and notices.

Blockprint October 21, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 21, 1968 issue features articles on the new sculpture "Daybreak" by RISD Professor Gilbert Franklin, FBI and police action taken against an army deserter in Boston, a press conference with Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Edmund Muskie, a concert at the refectory, and other events and notices.

Blockprint October 14, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 14, 1968 issue features articles on a proposed "ship of peace" to sail around the world, Governor Chafee's campaign schedule, a call to boycott California grapes, a review of the "HAIR" soundtrack, a Providence Art Club exhibit of RISD alum Michael Ashcraft's work, and other events and notices.

Blockprint October 7, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 7, 1968 issue features articles on politics and the upcoming Presidential election, a lecture at Brown by Socialist Workers Party Presidential candidate Fred Halstead, proposed renovations to 312 South Main Street, a new collection of Che Guevara's writings, the Rhode Island State Police, a meeting of the Students for Peace and Freedom, a meeting of the "Brown-Pembroke Committee to Save Biafra," teenagers portrayed in cinema and the film East of Eden, and other events and notices.

Blockprint September 31, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 31 [sic], 1968 issue features articles on an exhibition of Jazz Age caracaturists at the RISD Museum, Robert Rimmer's new book "Rebellion of Yale Marratt," a Stone Ponies press conference, a meeting of the RISD Students for Peace and Freedom, a vigil at Brown, an upcoming Antiques Expo in Pawtucket, music news, and other events and notices.

Blockprint September 23, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 23, 1968 issue features articles on admission stats, how to increase diversity at RISD, US politics, a RISD Museum sculpture exhibition on Pierre LaChaise, political group "Rhode Islanders for McCarthy" (Eugene), Student Council elections, the Bunuel film "Belle du Jour," and other events and notices.

Blockprint September 16, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 16, 1968 issue features articles on an address by Dean Donald Lay on the state of RISD, civil strife in Chicago, advocacy for Eugene McCarthy's Presidential bid, RISD Film Society, GRE testing, graduate study grants, a record review, a Chicago meeting of the Student Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam, and other events and notices.

A Study Of Grading Art Work Concerning Secondary Art Instructors In The State Of Washington, Darwin Dean Evans

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to assess in a controlled manner the extent of concurrence among secondary art instructors in the State of Washington with respect to the grading of certain art work produced by juniors in a secondary school.

We The Black Community Of Rhode Island School Of Design, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

A declaration by the Black Community of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to the administration protesting institutional inequality, tokenism, lack of Black administrators / faculty, and announcing solidarity with Black students at Brown University.

Children’S Drama Available For The Elementary School Children Of Portland, Oregon, Margaret Othus Gender

Dissertations and Theses

This thesis was an endeavor to find the drama available for the elementary children of Portland, Oregon. In deciding what drama was for children two different forms were first researched. Children's theatre done by adults such as in community services, educational programs and professional and commercial theatres were studied. Drama by children, referred to as the less formalized drama, creative dramatics was also investigated.

To further examine the background of children's theatre in the United States, various children's theatres around the country were studied including the University Children's Theatre at Northwestern under the direction of Winifred Ward and Goodman Memorial …

Blockprint May 13, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The May 13, 1968 issue features articles on a new exhibition at the RISD Museum, a high school artwork display at Trinity Rep, a new Brown creative publication "Taliesin," a Midland Mall design contest, a Designers In Drama production of Harold Pinter's plays, and other events and notices.

Blockprint May 6, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The May 6, 1968 issue features articles on the film "Closely Watched Trains," a James Brown visit and performance at Brown, a new season at Trinity Square Repertory Theatre, the resignation of RISD's Associate Dean of Students, and other events and notices.

Intaglio Printmaking In The Secondary School, James Lester Wylder

Dissertations and Theses

There is a wealth of printed material on intaglio printmaking techniques and history, but there is relatively little printed material or work directed towards the inclusion of intaglio printmaking in the secondary school art curriculum. It is my basic assertion in this thesis that intaglio printmaking can be taught with success at the secondary level.

The thesis consists of three chapters. The first chapter is concerned with the purpose, value, and application of intaglio printmaking in a secondary school art program. The second chapter identifies the materials, the cost of materials, and the sources of supply. Chapter three deals with …

Spectrum 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from 1968 is formatted as a portfolio, with over 30 loose pages of student artwork, including photographs, drawings, paintings, woodcuts and art in other media. Likely published in May.

Blockprint April 29, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 29, 1968 issue features articles on a Rhode Island organization "People Against Poverty," a foreign graduate grants program, a joint humanities lecture series between RISD and PC, faculty promotions, RISD preferences in the 1968 Presidential election, Juan Bardem's film "Death of a Cyclist," an upcoming lecture by Father Daniel Berrigan, a production of "Phaedra" by Trinity Square Repertory Theatre, a new music venue called "Rubicon," and other events and notices.

Blockprint April 22, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 22, 1968 issue features articles on the establishment of Wintersession (called Intersession initially), a RISD Museum lecture by Edouard Roditi on dada and surrealism, electronic music, the Newport Jazz and Folk Festival schedules, a coordinated strike to protest the Vietnam War, and other events and notices.