PITTSBURGH SUMMER TERM July 5 to July 30, 1921 Under the Direction of the President The Pittsburgh Term is given in association with the University of Pittsburgh and in connection with the regular Summer Term of the University. Students successfully completing the work of this term will receive six credits. Sessions will be held five days each week, and four hours of training will be given each day. The courses will include: Lessons on Mind, Body and Voice, two hours, Laboratory work in Vocal Expression, Speaking, Interpretation of Literature and Dramatic Criticism, two hours. Successful completion of the work for credit calls for home study and practice each day. Both elementary and advanced courses will be offered, and all courses will be adapted to accomplish results in the time allowed. The needs of both graduates and undergraduates will be considered. Teachers of Speaking, Voice and Vocal Expression, teachers of literature in high schools and colleges, public school teachers, preachers, lecturers and college professors, will find their needs anticipated and their problems met. In the main, the work will be chosen from the following subjects: I. Vocal Training.-Practical exercises for the normal development of the voice, based on physiological and psychological principles. Textbook: "Mind and Voice," Parts I, II, III. II. Foundations of Expression. Studies of the action and conditions of the mind, and of the modulations of the voice, their natural signs; the relation of vocal expression to vocal training and pantomimic training. Textbook: "Foundations of Expression." III. Harmonic Training of the Body.-Preparation of the body for Expression; difference between organic and psychological training of the body. IV. Conversation, Criticism and Spoken English.-Each student will be expected to give daily exercises in story telling, conver V. Imagination and Dramatic Instinct.-Laboratory courses on assimilation, dramatic instinct, tone color and movement of the higher expressive modulations of the voice. VI. Advanced Vocal Training.-Progressive exercises and laboratory courses. Textbook: "Mind and Voice," Parts II, IV, V. VII. Unity of Expression.-Vocal interpretation of literature, reading of the Bible, principles of art, unity of the arts, advanced criticism. VIII. Corrective Speech Work for stammering and other phases of defective speech. IX. Special Short Course for Public School Teachers.-Two hours each day, two and one-half credits. Other special courses will be arranged as needs develop. Certain courses on the history and nature of Art will be given. Section work for the application of principles and individual work adapted to personal needs will be given under the direction of competent assistants. For tuition, see page 19. CHICAGO SUMMER TERM August 1 to August 26, 1921 Under the Direction of the President During the month of August Dr. S. S. Curry will conduct a term in the City of Chicago where three successful Summer Terms have previously been held. The classes will meet at the Chicago School of Music, 509 Wabash Avenue. The building is situated in "The Loop," and is accessible to all parts of the city and suburbs. The rooms are cool and pleasant. Comfortable and easily accessible living quarters can be secured at reasonable rates at the Young Women's Christian Association and at the Eleanor Clubs. Some advanced courses will be given this term which have not been given before, among which may be mentioned a course in Vocal and Literary Interpretation of the Bible, and another in Methods of Teaching,-a practical course designed to assist those who are using Dr. Curry's textbooks. As formerly, certain studies relating to the nature and unity of the Arts will be given at the Chicago Art Institute. Teachers of the School of Expression have been especially efficient in eliminating repression, in securing adequate control of voice and body, in developing a consciousness of higher powers, and in securing command of the three co-ordinate and necessary languages, words, tone and action. The courses which will be given in the Chicago Term are adapted to secure these results. Four hours of class work will be given daily. The courses include the following subjects: I. Vocal Training. II. Vocal Expression. III. Harmonic Training. IV. Speaking. V. Story Telling and Conversation.-Application of principles to speaking. VI. Interpretation of the Principles of Art as Applied to Expression. Public school teachers will receive 25% discount on regular rates. SUMMER TERM AT WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS May 30 to June 17, 1921 Under the Direction of the President In this Term the aim will be to initiate each student in the methods of vocal, harmonic and co-ordinate training which have been originated by the School of Expression and are peculiar to its work. The classes will be held at the High School. Four hours of class work will be given daily. The work will include the following courses: I. Principles of Voice.-Development of the voice in accordance with physiological and psychological principles. II. Voice Modulations or Vocal Expression.-A study of the natural modulations of the voice as used in reading and speaking. III. Harmonic Training of the Body. Development of grace and ease in relation to Expression; co-ordination of voice and body. IV. Conversation and Story Telling.-Application of principles to speaking. V. Methods of Teaching Reading in the Public Schools.—The work will be done in classes and conferences. Certain lectures on the "Art of Our Time" and the "Relation of Art to Education" will also be given. Registration May 30, 9 a.m. SEPTEMBER PREPARATORY TERM September 1 to October 4, 1921 Under the Direction of the Dean The courses of this term are arranged to enable applicants to prepare for "Advanced Standing" in the October Term. Applicants for "Advanced Standing" will be furnished Credit Forms on request, and the September Term will be credited toward the diploma. on "Advanced Standing" will find it to their advantage to attend the September Preparatory Term. (See catalogue, page 30.) Students taking the regular Teacher's Diploma course in three years are admitted to this term without extra tuition. Registration for the September Preparatory Term: September 1, 9 a.m. to 11 a. m. For tuition, see page 19. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING May 18 to June 28; June 29 to August 9, 1921 Under the Direction of Eliza Josephine Harwood Courses in physical training are given in the Boston Dramatic Term, and continue through the Boston July Term and to August 6,-twelve consecutive weeks. The work of the department is divided into two courses of six weeks each. The first course embraces the technique of all subjects in the department of Physical Training, which are taught during the regular school year of the School of Expression. It includes methods of teaching, supervising, conducting, organizing and composition. The second course is arranged to meet the requirements for teaching elementary work in schools and colleges, and includes free-standing exercises, games and folk dances. Both courses will be given simultaneously in each term of six weeks. Each of these courses counts for a half year's work in Physical Training, and will be credited toward the Special Teacher's Gymnastic Certificate. For tuition, see page 19. |