VIII. HOME STUDIES

The Home Study Department offers courses in all phases of Vocal Expression, and in special lines of Literature. Besides courses for teachers, designed as keys to the use of Dr. Curry's publications, may be mentioned:

Courses: 1. Speaking. 2. Relation of the Lyric Spirit in Literature to Reading. 3. Narrative Spirit in Literature. 4. Entertainment (Story-telling). 5. Beginnings of Literature: (a) Mother Goose Rhymes. (b) Myths and Fables. (c) Folk Lore. 6. Recuperative programs. (See Home Study Circular.)

IX. SUMMER COURSES

The summer terms and courses of the School are unique, thoroughly organized, practical, and progressive. They furnish unusual opportunities for the earnest student who finds it necessary to economize time. Both beginning and advanced courses are given in these. All work done in the Summer Terms counts toward the regular diploma courses. (See March Number of "Expression," page 18.)

X. ADJUNCTIVE COURSES

Preparatory English and Rhetoric, Argumentation, Parliamentary Law, Play-writing and Dramatic Criticism, Methods of Staging Plays, French, German, Music, Singing, and Stage Art.

Many singers and teachers of singing take the voice courses of the School of Expression. They receive extra and special training according to the principles of the School.

PUBLIC ARTISTIC WORK OF THE STUDENTS

Literary interpretations, impersonations, dramatic rehearsals, presentation of plays, with and without scenery, form important features of the School.

Students are encouraged to make creative studies in connection with prescribed courses. Many of these studies are subject to suggestions from the teachers.

Professional students during their senior year are allowed, when their work is satisfactory, to give special public recitals under their own name, and they are allowed the use of the Irving Studio for that purpose. Such recitals, however, must first be given informally in recital, and approved by the teachers in charge. These recitals must show originality in conception of dramatic handling and must be from some standard work.

The recitals Saturday noon and Wednesday evening are important courses, and attendance at and participation in these recitals is required of diploma students,

GENERAL INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Applicants for admission are required to present two testimonials as to character and qualification from persons of recognized standing.

Professional courses are arranged for College Graduates and graduates of Professional Schools; applicants are required to have education and training equivalent to the requirements for a high school diploma.

Entering or regular Junior Class is limited to thirty members. Deficiencies in language or other studies must be made up before graduation.

Applicants for Professional Courses must, in addition to the general requirements, show ability in the particular form of Expression chosen for specialization.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCED STANDING

Applicants for admission to the Special Second Year Courses must meet the general requirements for admission and present certificates (certificate blank furnished on application) from former teachers of expression, stating the subjects, the studies, and the number of hours taken in class and in private. Three summer terms or four hundred hours of certified credits, with entrance examinations on the same, are required for admission to "Advanced Standing." Before graduation "Advanced Standing" students are required to pass in the fundamental work of the first year as well as in advanced courses.

College graduates, or those having equivalent attainments, may take the Teacher's Diploma course in two years. Such students are also required to pass all the examinations in the first, second, and third year groups of courses.

For terms for Special Courses, see page 38.

DIPLOMAS

The work of the School is arranged in groups of courses, and diplomas and other honors are awarded according to the number and nature of the courses mastered and the attainment.

1. GENERAL CULTURE DIPLOMA. Requires the mastery of first and second years' work. (See Horarium, pages 24 and 25.) This work is preparatory for professional work, and requires personal assimilation of all principles. Therefore graduates of this course are excellently prepared to meet requirements of teachers of Expression.

2. SPEAKER'S DIPLOMA. Requires the mastery of two years' work (thirty to forty courses), elective. Special requirements in discussion, extemporaneous speaking, debate, and courses in oratory.

3. PREACHER'S DIPLOMA. For graduates of theological schools. Requires the mastery of one year's work (twenty courses).

4. TEACHER'S DIPLOMA. Three years. This diploma calls for the mastery and application of fundamental principles of training to all forms of exercises in speaking, reading, acting, and vocal interpretation of literature. Mature students (college graduates) are permitted to take the three years' course in two years. (See Terms, page 38.)

5. PUBLIC READER'S DIPLOMA. Two years* (elective courses with private lessons). Three groups of courses are required. Emphasis is laid on the Vocal Interpretation of Literature, Platform Art, Dramatic Training, and courses in criticism and public recital work.

6. DRAMATIC DIPLOMA. Three special groups of courses and the Special Summer Dramatic Term are required for this diploma. This course emphasizes Dramatic Training, Dramatic Action, Training of the Body, Pantomimic Expression, Dramatic Rehearsals, Dramatization, Stage Business, and Histrionic Expression. Where the personal attainment is sufficient this course may be taken in two years.

Writers of plays may substitute extra work in Dramatization for some phases of dramatic training.

7. LITERATURE DIPLOMA. Requires two years (at least thirty courses), with special emphasis on English, Literature, Art, and creative work in writing, speaking, and reading.

8. ARTISTIC DIPLOMA. An honorary diploma, and requires at least one year of systematic work after receiving the Public Reader's or Dramatic Diploma, and high artistic attainment in Impersonation, Public Reading, or some phase of Dramatic Art.

9. PHILOSOPHIC DIPLOMA. An honorary diploma, and requires at least one year of systematic organized work after receiving the Teacher's Diploma and pronounced success in teaching Expression.

DECORATIONS

Graduates who have taken three full years of instruction and have achieved high attainment in their courses, will be decorated as follows: for high personal development and control, the white cross; for broad knowledge of Expression and ability to teach it, the blue cross; for public reading, the red cross; for dramatic and histrionic art, the purple cross; for high attainment as a speaker, the golden cross.

Graduates who have attained success in some department of Expression after a four years' course and have received honor in their work, will receive, * Subjects selected from First, Second, and Third year regular courses.

for artistic and creative work, the purple star; for teaching, the blue star. Those who through the work of the School have rendered service to their fellowmen will receive the white star.

By special vote of the Trustees, honorary diplomas or medals are occasionally conferred upon artists. Prof. Alexander Melville Bell, Prof. J. W. Churchill, and others, have received these.

BOARD AND HOME

The advantages of Boston as a place of residence for students are well known. Living is less expensive than in any other city of its size. Students can board either in the same house with teachers, in private families, or in students' homes, for from $175 to $250 a year, and upwards.

The placing of students in homes is supervised by the Dean, assisted by the matron, and students are not allowed to choose a home without consulting the office.

One of the teachers acts as matron to the ladies in attendance, and all the teachers keep in personal touch with students.

Parents of young lady students are advised to require their daughters to place themselves under the chaperonage of the matron.

The Boston Students' Union, 81-83 St. Stephen St., Boston, offers to young women students the privileges of a club house, with restaurant, reading rooms, and opportunities for meeting their friends. A small fee is charged for membership.

The School Studios offer to the students an opportunity for social intercourse and study. Everything necessary to the life of the student is arranged from the office, so that young lady students are exactly as well protected as in their homes.

With Official Application for entrance, students are requested to state their requirements as to boarding accommodations, and especially the price to be paid for board. On receipt of Applicants Card the office will select accommodations to meet requirements, subject to approval on arrival.

Students will be met at trains when parents request it. (See Announcement Circular, page 10.)

LIBRARY ADVANTAGES

For collateral and extended reading and research, students of the School are granted special privileges at the Boston Public Library. This is, for the purpose, the most complete and serviceable library in the world, and its treasures of literature (six hundred thousand volumes), art, and history are open to the School as freely and without cost as if it were the sole possession of the School. Too great value cannot be put upon such convenient and complete opportunities for reading and study. It is said that students of the School of Expression avail themselves of this privilege more than do the students of any other school or college in Boston or the suburbs.

CALENDAR

The School year opens on the first Thursday in October each year, and closes on the second Thursday in May. Examinations for Advanced Standing are held on the Wednesday preceding the opening day, at 9 a.m. There is a recess on legal holidays, and for ten days at Christmas.

The School opens at nine o'clock each morning in the scholastic year. The President's office hour is between 8 and 9 a.m. daily during the school session. The office hour of the Dean is between 3 and 4 p.m. every day, beginning September first.

APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS

Institutions desiring teachers for permanent or temporary positions are requested to make application to the Office. As it is in the interest of the School that every teacher sent out shall be successful, careful attention will be given to all inquiries from schools and colleges, and a thoughtful selection made. No one is so competent to judge of the possibilities of the student as are his teachers.

Please address communications to the Dean, School of Expression, Pierce Building, Copley Square, Boston.