 | The University of Virginia record March 15, 1919 |  |
HOUSEHOLD ARTS
Note.—Each student should bring a white apron made by Butterick pattern 5162.
It is recommended that students wishing to specialize in household economy take
Hygiene and Chemistry as these courses are planned with special reference to the
work in household economy.
Teachers applying for a high school grade certificate in cooking or in sewing and
the study of textiles must take two courses in each of these subjects.
Household Arts 169a. E. C. Study of Foods.—Section I, 8:30 to
10:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $2.50. Miss Pilcher.
A study of the production and composition of raw food materials; the physical
and chemical changes caused by cooking and the relation of these matters to the
processes of digestion and nutrition.
Laboratory Work: Two hours daily. Practice is given in selecting and combining
food materials, also in the planning and serving of meals at specified cost. Text-Book.—Forster
and Weighley, Foods and Sanitation.
Household Arts 170. E. C. Home Management.—10:30; P. H.
Three weeks—June 23-July 14. Credit, ½ hour. Mrs. Avery.
Principles of successful and efficient housekeeping. It includes such topics as
house sanitation, drainage, water supply, plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation,
disposal of waste, house furnishing and decoration, floors and walls, finishes and
coverings, suitable furnishing for various rooms, household expenditure, need of
system, proper division of income, prevention of waste, home care of the sick, baths,
care of the room, care of the patient, emergencies, study of special diseases and
simple ailments.
Household Arts 171. E. C. Home Cooking and Table Service.—9:30
to 11:30; P. H. Domestic Science Laboratory. Credit, 2 hours.
Laboratory Fee $2.50.
169a prerequisite. Includes the further study of the principles involved in cooking
and their application. The methods of presenting the subject of foods in rural elementary
and high schools are developed, also practice in demonstrating the art of
cookery.
Household Arts 172a. E. C. Theory and Practice of Teaching
Cooking.—12:15; P. H. 12. Three weeks—July 14-Aug. 2.
Credit, ½ hour. Mrs. Avery.
Special attention will be given to planning courses of study, choice of equipment,
methods, etc., for various schools according to the needs of the community
and available funds, demonstration lessons and practice teaching.
Household Arts 172b. E. C. Theory and Practice of Teaching
Sewing.—12:15; W. R. L. Three weeks—July 14-Aug 2. Credit,
½ hour. Miss Horner and Miss Pilcher.
Special attention will be given to planning courses of study, choice of equipment,
methods, etc., for various schools according to the needs of the community
and available funds, demonstration lessons and practice teaching.
Household Arts 173. E. C. Dietetics.—2:30 to 4:30; P. H. Credit,
2 hours. Laboratory Fee $2.50. Mrs. Avery.
169a prerequisite—and household chemistry strongly advised. Presents the fundamental
principles of human nutrition and their application to the feeding of individuals,
of the chemistry and physiology of digestion; metabolism of protein, carbohydrates
and fats; the 100 caloric portion as a unit; feeding of children and invalids; balanced
rations—menu making, etc.
Household Arts 174. E. C. Sewing and Study of Textiles, Elementary.—8:30
to 10:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $2.50.
Miss Horner.
Designed for those preparing to teach sewing in elementary grades, and to furnish
a working knowledge of plain sewing.
Discussions of Domesticc Art in relation to the school girl.
Work required—models and garments suitable to introduce in elementary sewing.
Use of the sewing machine and its attachments. Care and repair of clothing.
Household Arts 175. E. C. Elementary Dress Making. Intermediate.—2:30
to 4:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $2.50. Miss
Horner.
H. A. 174, or equivalent prerequisites. Hygiene of clothing. Use of Cemmercial
Patterns. Budgets. The making of lingerie blouse, wash dress, or tailored shirt and
skirt. Discussion of sewing courses for upper grades.
Household Arts 176. E. C. Sewing and Study of Textiles. Advanced.—2:30
to 4:30; W. R. L. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $2.50.
Miss Pilcher.
For those who intend teaching sewing in elementary and high schools. 174 and
175 prerequisites. Drafting. Making of an inexpensive dress form. Courses of
study, and lesson plans. Demonstrations and illustrative materials. Conservation
problems. Such garments made as seem necessary for the students.
Household Arts—Millinery.—A class may be organized if a sufficient
number apply.
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