Catalog 1961-1962

              THE FORT WAYNE ART SCHOOL
1026 West Berry Street Fort Wayne, Indiana
THE FORT WAYNE ART SCHOOL
INTERIM ANNOUNCEMENT - 1961-62
Pending the publication of our complete 1962-64 catalog, this announcement of the program of the Art School is presented.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Fort Wayne Art School, located at 1026 West Berry Street, is a college-level, professional Art School with major four programs in the Fine Arts (painting and sculpture), and Graphics Design (art for business and industry). In cooperation with the Fort Wayne Center of Indiana University the Art School also offers a teacher preparatory course. Enrollment in the Art School is limited to make possible a cohesive environment for the maximum individual instruction, criticism and personal attention so vital to the education and development of the creative person. Members of the faculty are all practicing artists who, in addition to being dedicated teachers, are seriously involved in their personal creative work. From time to time guest artists from various fields of the graphic and related arts assist in the classes with lectures, critiques, and demonstrations of technical processes. The Fort Wayne Art Museum, located at 1202 West Wayne Street, maintains a select permanent collection and features special circulating exhibitions of almost every facet of the graphic arts and crafts. This facility becomes a very important adjunct of the instructional processes of the School.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
The Art School studios are housed in three former residential structures facing along a full block of West Berry Street. Their conversion to studio use lends an interesting and artistic atmosphere within which to do creative work. The studios are spacious and well lighted. The Library is housed in the old carriage house and affords pleasant surroundings for research and study from the well-rounded collection of books, color prints, other reference works, and periodicals. Extra-curricular affairs are planned throughout the school year by student committees with faculty advisors. The social program is a general one allowing everyone to participate. An attractive student lounge provides a place for relaxation and social interchange. The Auditorium is available for social functions. Field trips to nearby cities are organized each year by the School for the purpose of visiting special exhibitons, commercial art films and other work relating to the study program. Students finance their own trips on a cooperative basis. Fort Wayne is a cultural-minded community. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, The Civic Theater, The Ballet Theater and The Civic Concert Series (all member organizations of the Fine Arts Foundation together with the Art School and Museum, and the Historical Museum) present a variety of excellent performances each season. The activities of the Art Museum offer the individual a varied program of exhibitions, lectures, and other educational affairs. The Moring Lecture Series, presented by the Art School, bring world famous guest artists to Fort Wayne each season.
THE FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM
Premature specialization limits experience and narrows personal creative vision. A carefully planned sequence of courses is required of all regular students who have had no art courses beyond high school. The program of the first year emphasizes those fundamental elements of drawing and design e the basic techniques and disciplines which build the foundation necessary for advanced study in any area of visual art. During the second year the program continues with further study in the fundamentals and provides an introduction to the area of specialization. First Year Program Second Year Program Hours per week Semester Credits Basic Drawing 130 ab - 6 Pictorial Composition 131 ab - 6 Figure Drawing 132 ab - 6 Design Foundamentals 134 ab - 6 Lab in Materials 140 ab - 6 Art Lecture - 2 32 3 - 230 ab Advanced Drawing 3 - 235 ab Painting 3 - 232 ab Figure Drawing 3 - 234 ab Advanced Design 3 - Specialization 2 - History of art 17 Credits for the Year - 34 (See Course Descriptions) In the third and fourth years, the student concentrates on an area of specialization together with continuing art lectures and the development of drawing skills, technical facility, personal disciplines, and the ability to think creatively.
TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM with Indiana University
By mutual agreement between the Fort Wayne Art School and Indiana University, two 2-year programs of study have been planned. The Fort Wayne Art School will offer the art courses and the Fort Wayne Center of Indiana University will offer the academic courses. Students who satisfactorily complete one of these programs may apply these credits toward an A.B. or B.S. degree at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Those who wish to secure the A.B. degree at IU may use some of the art credits toward a major in art and some toward elective requirements; the academic credits may be used toward the academic requirements. For those who wish to B.S. in Education degree, art credits may be used to satisfy a part of the 60 hours in art required for the special teacher's certificate to teach art in grade or high school or to be a supervisor in art. The academic credits may be used to meet the educational requirements for the B.S. degree. Suggested Study Programs at the Fort Wayne Art School for either the A.B. or B.S. degrees: First Year Credits Second Year Credits 131 ab Pictorial Composition 3 132 ab Figure Drawing 6 134 ab Design Fundamentals 6 15 232 ab Figure Drawing 3 234 ab Advanced Design 6 Electives* 6 15 *May be chosen from the following: Additional Figure Drawing Crafts Painting (oil or watercolor) History of Art This suggested program constitutes a part-time enrollment at the Fort Wayne Art School. Students intending to work toward the completion of a degree program in approximately 4 years should complete a minimum of 30 credits in Art and History of art courses during the 2-year period. These credits will be prescribed from first and second year courses. In addition to the part-time art program the student must concurrently take academic courses as prescribed by the Fort Wayne Center of Indiana University. This combined program will generally provide the necessary credits for transfer to another college or university with third-year standing.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
120 ab - APPLIED AESTHETICS Consideration of literature, drama, music, painting, sculpture, and architecture as arts of expression and aesthetics experiences. To enhance appreciation and understanding of the application of these interrelated experiences in developing the creativity and artistic judgment of the student with professional objectives in art. Lectures, recordings, visual aids, and reading assignments. Prerequisite: None
130 ab - BASIC DRAWING Study of structural form and space relations through the drawing of objects to develop the student's understanding of values, proportion and perspective. Investigation of the decorative and structural elements found in all forms of nature. Use of simple instruments and free-hand drawing skills. Emphasis on development of visual perception. Prerequisite: None
131 ab - PICTORIAL COMPOSITION Analysis and organization of pictorial ideas based on memory and imagination; on still life, landscape, and design. Sketching assignments. Basic drawing media and watercolor. Prerequisite: None
132 ab - FIGURE DRAWING An introduction to drawing the human figure; using various media: pencil, charcoal, crayon, pen and ink. Basic artistic anatomy is included. Prerequisite: None
134 ab - DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS Study of the elements with which the artist works and the principles guiding the use of these elements. Work in 2- and 3-dimensions; in various media. The study of color as a basic element is included. Prerequisite: None
136 ab - WATERCOLOR Study of transparent watercolor techniques - wash and dry brush, ink and watercolor, and combinations of these media. Prerequisites: None
139 ab - CERAMICS Ceramic fundamentals, including work on a wheel, mold-making, casting, glazing and firing, with opportunities for self expression in design. Prerequisite: None
140 ab - LABORATORY IN MATERIALS Introduction to the uses of basic tools and the properties of basic materials; problems in the building of simple structural forms involving basic materials, visual and structural principles for specific purposes. Prerequisite: None
220 ab - HISTORY OF ART A study of art in relation to historical and social development from prehistoric times to the seventeenth century. Prerequisite: None (offered alternate years)
225 ab - PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTING Study of the nude, costumed and portrait model in painting media. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
229 ab - JEWELRY AND ENAMELING An elective course offering fundamentals of making metal jewelry during the first semester and a knowledge of enameling processes during the second semester. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
230 ab - DRAWING Drawing considered as an independent art form without limitations of subject matter; not merely a study medium. Use of a variety of materials and techniques, including experimental use of materials and individual approaches to the problems of a drawing. Prerequisites: 130 ab, 131 ab, 132 ab.
232 ab - FIGURE DRAWING A continuation of 132 ab. Advanced work particularly emphasizing the figure in relationship to its environment. Required in the second year. Prerequisite: 132 ab
233 ab - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Theory and practice in two and three dimensional design executed in a variety of media. Emphasis will be placed on creative solution of theoretical and practical problems. Required in the second year. Prerequisite: 134 ab
234 ab - ADVANCED DESIGN A continuation of Design Fundamentals with more intensive study of color organization and providing a broader experience with 2- and 3-dimensional design concepts with emphasis on the creative solution of theoretical and practical problems. Prerequisite: 134 ab
235 ab PAINTING Introduction to methods and materials exploring color, line and compositional problems through still life, landscape, memory and imagination in varied painting media. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
236 ab - PRINTMAKING A study of materials, tools and processes in various methods of print-making. Required of all painting majors. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
237 ab - GRAPHICS DESIGN Design of the effective interpretation of the verbal and pictorial message into a communicative graphic unit. Processes in producing a work of graphic art from initial layout through final preparation for the printer. Exploration of the design properties of type and symbols -- traditional, inventive, logical, faciful -- and the limitations imposed by the media. Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
239 ab - CERAMICS Continuation of course 139 ab. Problems related to individual interest and objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 139 ab
240 ab - SHOP PRACTICES Based on Laboratory in Materials this course is intended to provide more extensive experiences with tools and materials related to individual major objectives and specific interest. Prerequisite: 140 ab and 2nd year standing.
320 ab - HISTORY OF ART A study of art and its relationship to society from the seventeenth century to the present. Prerequisite: None (offered alternate years)
325 ab - PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTING Continuation of course 225 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives and interest of the student. Prerequisite: 225 ab
329 ab - JEWELRY AND ENAMELING Continuation of course 229 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives and interests of the student. Prerequisite: 229 ab
330 ab - DRAWING Continuation of course 230 ab. Prerequisite: 230 ab
332 ab - FIGURE DRAWING A continuation of 232 ab. Required of all third year students. Prerequisite: 232 ab
333 ab - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Continuation of course 233 ab. Problems related to individual interests and objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
335 ab - PAINTING Emphasis on the problems of spatial visulization; exploration of contemporary attitudes and ideas in pictorial vision through varied media and techniques. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
336 ab - PRINTMAKING Continuation of 236 ab. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
337 ab - GRAPHICS DESIGN Graphic problems for advertising and the closely related fields in which consideration of the design units integrate type, paper, media, and printing processes. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
338 ab - ILLUSTRATION Composition, techniques, and media for contemporary illustration. Problems of book, newspaper, and magazine illustration based on the analysis of figure and product models; interpretation of written copy. Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
339 ab - CERAMICS Continuation of course 239 ab. Advanced problems in Ceramics determined by the student's skill, interest, and major objectives.
340 ab - SHOP PRACTICES Continuation of 240 ab. Analysis and application of tools and materials to practical problems of greater complexity. Scope and length of problems to be determined with the instructor. Prerequisite: 240 ab and 3rd year standing
425 ab - PORTRAIT AND FIGURE PAINTING Continuation of course 325 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 4th year standing.
429 ab - JEWELRY AND ENAMELING Continuation of course 329 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 329 ab
430 ab - DRAWING Continuation of course 330 ab Prerequisite: 4th year standing
432 ab - FIGURE DRAWING Continuation of course 332 ab. Emphasis on the figure in relationship to its environment. Prerequisite: 332 ab
433 ab - THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Continuation of course 333 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives and interest of the student. Prerequisite: 4th year standing
435 ab - PAINTING Emphasis on the development of a personal creative vision. Student is encouraged to explore the problems of painting as an individual in accordance with his needs. Various media and techniques. Prerequisites: 4th year standing
436 ab - PRINTMAKING Continuation of 336 ab. Advanced problems in printmaking determined in relation to the major objectives and interests of the student. Prerequisite: 4th year standing
437 ab - GRAPHICS DESIGN Continuation of course 337 ab with emphasis on individual initiative and inventiveness. The selection, preparation, and organization of material for a portfolio related to the objective of the individual student. Prerequisite: 4th year standing
438 ab - ILLUSTRATION Advanced problems in illustration. Prerequisite: 338 ab and 4th year standing
439 ab - CERAMICS Advanced problems in ceramics determined by the skills, interests, and major objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 339 ab
440 ab - SHOP PRACTICES Continuation of course 340 ab. Advanced problems determined in relation to the major objectives of the student. Prerequisite: 340 ab and 4th year standing
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is required of all students less than 17 years of age. Students who have not graduated from high school will be admitted only upon presenting evidence of ability to do college-level work. Applications for Admission will be furnished by the secretary of the School upon request. These forms are self-explanatory and list the materials required for the admissions file. The completed application should be submitted at least one week before the registration period to allow the Admissions Committee time to review the application. Students will be notified of acceptance by letter and will be advised of registration procedures prior to the registration dates. Registration must be completed before a student attends classes. Study programs must be approved by the Director at the beginning of Registration. Appointments to discuss admission with the Director may be made by writing or telephoning the School.
LATE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS
Students may enter classes for credit during the first week of classes. Noncredit students may enter after that time at the discretion of the Director and with approval of the Instructor. Students entering during the first 3 weeks of a semester will be charged full tuition and fees.
VETERANS
The Fort Wayne Art School is authorized by the Veterans Administration to enroll students under the P providing for the education of Veterans of Children of Veterans. A Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Veterans Administration must be presented upon enrollment in the School.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students transferring from other art schools or art departments must fulfill requirements for entering students and follow the prescribed admissions procedure. Advanced standing credits allowed for work which parallels requirements at the Fort Wayne Art School will be definitely determined only after the student has been enrolled at least 6 weeks. Transfer credits are evaluated at 1.0 for each semester hour credit allowed. At least 2 semesters, or the last 30 semester hours credit, must be earned at Fort Wayne Art School to be eligible for graduation.
FOREIGN STUDENTS
The Fort Wayne Art School is approved by the United States Department of Immigration and Naturalization for the enrollment of non-immigrant foreign students.
HOUSING
The School does not provide housing and out-of town students are responsible for making their own living arrangements. The YMCA and YWCA are within walking distance of the School. Rooms or apartments can usually be found in the residential area around the School
SUPPLIES
Art supplies are available in the School Store at prevailing prices. All entering first-year students must purchase the Freshman Supply Kit ($30). This kit includes the basic materials and tools for the beginning work in all first-year classes. Supply costs will average approximately $75 a semester.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Scholarships are generally awarded on the basis of ability, scholastic achievement, and attitude, plus need and only full-time students are eligible. For entering students, scholarship funds are usually withheld until the student has satisfactorily completed the work of one semester at the Fort Wayne Art School. Detailed scholarship information is distributed annually to the high schools in the surrounding area and is available upon request. To make application for scholarship, entering students must first make Application for Admission following the regular procedure and should attach a request for a Scholarship Application thereto.
CERTIFICATES AND CREDITS
Credit toward the Four-Year Certificate from the Fort Wayne Art School is granted on the basis of the semester hour. Two clock hours per week equals one semester hour credit in studio courses; one clock hour per week equals one semester hour credit in lecture courses. The full-time student program, necessary to complete certificate requirements in 8 semesters (4 school years), is 15-17 credit hours each semester. A minimum of 120 semester hours credit is required to complete the four-year program. The semester is 18 weeks in length. Classes meet 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday. Studio periods are generally 3 clock hours in length and earn 1 ½ semester hours credit for one semester. The minimum requirements are as follows: Foundation Program 30 credits Art Electives and Specialization 84 credits Aesthetics/History of Art 6 credits The Foundations Program is required of all full-time, beginning students. Enrollment in advanced courses is permitted only when prerequisites or equivalents have been satisfied. Credits earned at the Fort Wayne Art School may be used as transfer credit to other college-level institutions when these credits apply to the curriculum and residence requirements of those institutions.
GRADING SYSTEM
Parents or guardians will be mailed a record of final grades after the close of each semester. Final grades are evaluated in terms of points for each credit earned as follows: A (Superior) - 3.0 B (Good) - 2.0 C (Average) - 1.0 D (Poor) - 0.0 F (Failure) - No credit or points Other Grades: I (Incomplete) PW (Permitted to withdraw) FW (Unauthorized withdrawal or with a grade of F) Students must maintain a grade-point of 1.0. Regular full-time students with lower than a 1.0 average may be re-enrolled on probation for a one semester at the discretion of the Director; special part-time students working for credit will not be retained. Scholarship students must maintain a "B" (2.0) average.
STUDENT RECORDS
Personnel records, including grades, credits, attitudes, and attendance, are kept for each student.
TRANSCRIPTS OF CREDITS
Initital transcripts of credits are furnished free of charge to any other institution; for additional transcripts a fee of $2 is charged. Official transcripts are issued only to other institutions and not to individuals.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Requests for program changes must be made in writing on the appropriate form and must be approved by the Director. No changes will be allowed after the 2nd week of classes.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students whose pattern of attendance is casual or irregular may be required to withdraw. Absence from any given class for more than twice the number of times the classes meets during a week will be considered excessive. Written explanation of illness or extended absence for any reason must be submitted to the Director.
TUITION AND FEES
No. of Periods (Half-days) Equivalent Credit Tuition Fees Total
10 (full-time) 15-18 $187.50 $27.50 $215.00
" " 14 187.50 27.50 215.00
9 13 ½ 180.00 27.50 207.50
12 ½-13 170.00 27.50 197.00
8 12 160.00 27.50 187.50
11-11 ½ 150.00 21.00 171.00
7 10 ½ 140.00 21.00 161.00
9 ½-10 130.00 21.00 151.00
6 9 120.00 21.00 141.00
8-8 ½ 110.00 14.00 124.00
5 7 ½ 100.00 14.00 114.00
6 ½-7 90.00 14.00 104.00
4 6 80.00 14.00 94.00
5-5 ½ 70.00 7.00*
3 4 ½ 60.00 7.00*
3 ½-4 50.00 7.00*
2 3 40.00 7.00*
2 30.00 3.50*
1 1 ½ 20.00 3.50*
*Fee Variants Aesthetics/Art History - No Fee Materials Fees (2 credits) - $7.50 (3 credits) - 10.00 Freshmen Supply Kit (all full-time Freshmen, to be purchased at registration) $30.00 Locker Deposit (refundable when lock is returned) 2.00 Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration. Payment arrangements may be made on tuition and fees totaling more than $50 by making an initial payment of approximately one-third of the total charge plus a $5 handling charge.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds for withdrawals will be made on tuition only. The entire tuition is refundable for any official withdrawal during the first week of the semester; 80% is refundable during the 2nd week; 60% during the 3rd week; 40% during the 4th week; 20% during the 5th week. After the 5th week no refunds will be made except to students enrolled under one of the Public Laws providing for the education of Veterans or Children of Veterans. These students are allowed prorated refunds in compliance with Veterans Administration Regulation (12204.1).
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
The student withdrawing for any reason should request a conference with the Director. Written notice must be submitted to the Office in case of withdrawal at any time during the school year, regardless of reason. Date the notice of withdrawal is received will be considered as the basis for refund rather than last date of attendance, if dates are not the same.
REQUIRED WITHDRAWALS
Students whose conduct, attendance, attitude or work is not consistent with/the standards of the School may be required to withdraw at any time. No refunds will be made for required withdrawals.
PUBLICATIONS
The School issues catalog bulletins concerning its Evening Classes, Summer Classes and Pre-College Saturday Classes. These will be mailed upon request. The School reserves the right to make necessary changes in classes, schedules, faculty, and changes without advance notice.
DAY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1961-62
First Semester
Registration September 5 and 6, 1961
Classes Begin September 7
Last Date for Late Registration September 14
Thanksgiving Recess: Begins 4:00 p.m. November 22 Ends 8:00 a.m. November 27
Christmas Recess: Begins 4:00 p.m. December 20 Ends 8:00 a.m. January 4, 1962
Classes End January 26, 1962
Second Semester
Registration January 29 and 30, 1962
Classes Begin February 1
Last Date for Late Registration February 8
Spring Recess: Begins 4:00 p.m. April 18 Ends 8:00 a.m. April 23
Annual Scholarship Day May 5
Memorial Day (no classes) May 30
Annual Student Exhibit Opens June 3
Classes End June 8
Graduation June 10, 1962
FACULTY-STAFF
Theodore B. Fitzwater Director-B.S., M.A., University of Missouri Washington University
John F. Ross Curator-B.F.A., John Herron Art Institute
Emma M. Shoup Librarian-B.S., B.L.S., Purdue University University of Illinois
Noel P. Dusendschon Instructor-B.F.A., M.F.A., John Herron Art Institute University of Illinois
Patricia M. Dusendschon Instructor-B.AEd., M.AEd., John Herron Art Institute
Ruth R. Gibson Instructor-A.B., M.A., Oberlin College Northwestern University
Leslie P. Motz Instructor-B.F.A., M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Russel L. Oettel Instructor-B.S., M.F.A., James Milliken University University of Iowa
Forrest F. Stark Instructor-Graduate, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
H. Fern Teeple Administrative Assistant
Park D. Williams Business Manager
Patricia L. Gainey Secretary
Everett Suggs Custodian
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
J. J. Bornschein - President
Ralph M. Jones - Vice President (chairman, school committee)
Mrs. G. Irving Latz II - Vice President (chairman, Museum advisory committee)
Mrs. Richard Waterfield - Vice President (chairman, activities committee)
Mrs. Marvin Fishman - Secretary
Willard Plogsterth - Treasurer
TRUSTEES
Wayne L. Thieme - Chairman
Mrs. S. Allan Jacobs
Allan McMahan
William Mossman
H. Leslie Popp
MEMBERS
Walter Beckman
Hrs. Richard T. Blitz
Ralph Broyles
Mrs. George Collyer
Mrs. Hertha Duemling
Frank Dunigan
Mrs. Richard Eckrich
Rev. Dennis J. Geaney, OSA
Mrs. Richard Goshorn
Robert Irish
Mrs. Leo Kinast
Mrs. Mentor Kraus
Mrs. Chester Leopold
Rev. Robert G. Long
Donnelly McDonald
William L. McNagny
Harold McSwane
Dalton O'Connor
Mrs. Sam Rea
Mrs. Gordon Reeves
Mrs. Louis Ridgeway
Courtney E. Robinson
Mrs. William V. Sowers
Mrs. James Walley
Mrs. Joseph Wesley
Mrs. George Wood
Miss Mary Zent