were destroyed in the general fire of that year, and the land reverted to Mr. Searles, who in January, 1907, redeeded it to the Board of Regents for the purpose of an institute of art under the management of the San Francisco Art Association and with the title of the San Francisco Institute of Art. A building of a temporary nature, but well adapted to its uses, was erected upon the lot, and here the California School of Fine Arts is now conducted. Its course embraces tuition in drawing, painting, modeling, and decorative design in all their branches. It holds an exhibition of the work of the pupils at the end of the school year. In all the classes, whether in drawing and painting, design or sculpture, the instructors emphasize those essentials of imagination, line, proportion, construction, and color that must contribute equally to the making of pictures and mural paintings, to design, and to the many practical applications of art in the everyday world, usually called "Commercial Art." COURSES OF STUDY The following are the courses of study, no preliminary qualifications being required for entrance to the school. REGULAR COURSE PREPARATORY Drawing and Modeling-Drawing from casts and from still life; sketching from the costumed model; modeling from casts. ADVANCED Perspective Principles of perspective given in connection with drawing classes. Anatomy-A course of lectures demonstrated by models, charts, etc., with textbooks. Composition-A course given in connection with all life classes. Portrait-For drawing, painting, and modeling from the head and the figure in costume. Life (separate classes for men and women)-For drawing, painting, and modeling from the figure. Commercial Advertising-A professional course in commercial pictorial advertising and poster design. Interior Decoration-Practical interior decorating and stage design. Decorative Design-A course in decorative art and its practical application to industrial problems. Illustration-For books, magazines, etc., with special regard for composition and for literary features.. Handicrafts-Courses in batik dyeing, wood-block printing and application of designs to textiles for wearing apparel and interior decoration. Students are required to take the work in the regular course in connection with these special courses. The school authorities reserve the right to omit any course or branch of study when the attendance does not in their opinion warrant its continuance. NIGHT SCHOOL MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY Hours, 7 to 10 p.m. The night school offers special opportunities to those young men and women who can study only at night, by providing a course of study that practically duplicates that of the day school. Classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, decorative design, and commercial art have been established. SATURDAY CLASSES These classes, for children and adults, are held throughout the entire year and have been eminently successful. Drawing from still life, antique, and the portrait model. Advanced students work in color. TUITION FEES The following are the fees charged for tuition, payable in advance: All students enrolled for ten half days per week have the privilege of attending the Landscape Class without extra charge. To all other regular students a rate of $5 a month is made. An enrollment fee of one dollar is charged. Locker fee of one dollar is charged for rent of locker for a term or less. Preparatory classes daily both morning and afternoon. The work includes Drawing, Composition, Perspective, and Constructive Anatomy. Students may enter at any time. Composition given in connection with all life classes. See special note on Composition courses. Saturday (all day)-Drawing classes for children and adults. Alice B. Chittenden, Friday DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM LIFE E. Spencer Macky Constance L. Macky SCULPTURE APPLIED (Commercial) For further information apply at the office of the California School of Fine Arts, corner of California and Mason streets, San Francisco, California. Illustrated catalogue mailed on request. |
