UIHistories Project: A History of the University of Illinois by Kalev Leetaru
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had any previous art training; therefore, a visit to the studio is very interesting. Work in all stages can be seen, from the mere outlined sketch to the completed painting, or modeled portrait from life. Industrial Art in this school does not mean the study of any particular art trade, a n d design i s n o t specialized except for special students of but the principles underlying all design are taught to student, beginning with the day he s the school. Art i s made a lical matter, and its practical applicati i s constantly pointed out. To quote from the Universit catalogue: '' I n a 11 for students >ur fi m the various departments, the work is made tot* tbenel if] tlli* im i me it JII ins

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work. A certain standard of work is set which all students must reach to receive a University credit. Hut all are encouraged to reach the highest possible excellence. Instruction is largely individual, and students are thereby able to make as rapid progress as their industry and ability allow. The studios are open for work from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., and instruction i s g i v e n from 10 a. m. till 3 p. m. The regular course requires three years for its com pi tion. The first term of the first year is devoted to the stud of the principles of hand drawing, learned from drawing geometric solid* in outline, in valut f charcoal and in washes of water-color. In tin -a •nd ter these] plea arc applied rawing grou com n i ol s, as «x>ks. , chai

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