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MANUAL AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS

Manual Arts 181. C. E. Wood-Working for High Schools.—10:30
and 12:15; Manual Training Room, P. H. Basement. Credit,
2 hours. Fee $2.50. Mr. Houchens and Assistants.

This course will deal with the selection and construction of typical projects suitable
for high school students.

Methods of milling, seasoning, and finishing of wood will be considered as will,
also, the tools, their uses and care. Some previous training in wood-working is required
of students entering this course.

Manual Arts 183. E. Industrial Art for Grammar Grades.—3:30
to 5:30; Manual Training Room, P. H. Credit, 2 hours. Fee
$2.50. Mr. Houchens and Assistant.

This course is especially designed for teachers who desire experience in the use
of various materials suitable for handwork in the upper grades of the elementary

schools. As instruction in this course will be as far as possible individual, teachers
either with or without previous training will be admitted.

Manual Arts 185a. E. Primary Industrial Art.—Section I, 9:30
and 11:30. 185b.—Section II, 2:30 to 4:30; Manual Training
Room, P. H. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $2.50. Miss Eisenbise and
Assistant.

This course consists of practical work, related subject matter, and discussion of
processes. A simple, logical course for the first four grades, in paper, card board
construction, weaving, etc., will be given, with the purpose of bringing the child into
proper relationship with the larger world.

Manual Arts 186. E. Wood-Working for Grammar Grades.—8:30
to 10:30; Manual Training Room, P. H. Credit, 2 hours. Fee
$2.50. Mr. Houchens and Assistant.

The work of this course will consist of a series of well-graded projects arranged
and presented with a view of teaching constructive and decorative design, the use
and care of tools, and technical processes of wood-working.

Lectures will be given on materials and methods, and the adaptation of woodworking
to various types of schools.

Manual Arts 187. C. E. Mechanical Drawing.—Time and place to
be arranged. Credit, 2 hours. Fee $1.00. Mr. Houchens and
Assistants.

This course is designed for those who wish to teach mechanical drawing in grammar
and high schools and for those who feel a need of the subject in teaching shop-work.
The subject will be considered in relation to its purpose as a means of expression
and interpretation. Special attention will be given to the proper use of
instruments, lettering, orthographic projection, working drawings, and blueprinting.

Manual Arts 322. Observation Class.—9:30; Manual Training Room,
P. H. Mr. Houchens.

For boys of Charlottesville; most of the work will be wood work and mechanical
drawing. This class will serve as an observation class for teachers of manual and industrial
subjects. A like class for girls will be formed if there is sufficient demand
for it.