Newark School of Fine and Industrial Art - Fawcett Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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sites embracing angular conditions, which we had heretofore been unable to cope with. Algebra was freely used to deduct the de- sired results and the study of logarithms enabled us to arrive at rapid and accurate calculations met with every day in the practice of architecture. Strength of materials and structural design were taken up in our fifth year. Practical problems occurring during the day amongst the practicing students were discussed and worked out in’ connec- tion with the regular work in our curriculum. Again our knowl- edge of algebra helped us. After future study through practice and the use of the facili- ties of a post graduate course in the atelier and structural design we will become prepared to assume the responsibilities as future architects of the city. We hope to realize the fulfillment of the slogan “Newark Knows How” in its architecture. GEORGE T. HECHTEL MILLINERY “The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la! have nothing to do with the case,” for the flowers bloom throughout the entire year in the millinery studio of the school. There was an old dingy corner that was left when the millinery department got its assign- ment of space, but now the light is good and the tables are fine, and in the evening we find it a very pleasant place to work, with bright colors and interesting materials. The trimming of hats, which in former years meant millinery, has changed to the making and shaping of felts and straws from the flat pieces of material to fit each person’s individual taste, style, and personality. So, with the shaping of hats into interesting lines and the dealing with color of various tones, we, in the millinery depart- ment, are developing art products as truly as those who work with brush or crayon or pencil or any of the so-called artists’ materials. ANN CONKLIN [ 60 ]

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ARCHITECTURE EGISTRATION week, five years ago, found us among the many ambitious persons taking advan- tage of the opportunities extended by the Fawcett School. af The enrollment in the architectural division be- ing large, we were divided into four classes. During the first year our instructors were besieged with innumerable questions, both wise and otherwise. Symbols of Materials, Roof Intersection, Detailing, Small Bungalow Designs, the Classical Orders, and a course in plane geometry prepared us for our future work. The first year, having served as a testing ground of the students’ ability and sincerity in their work, left us with a large second year class to proceed with the study of the design of the classical orders. We had an opportunity to plan a residence and many and varied were the ideas submitted. The interesting but mysterious subject of algebra bewildered us at first, but after becoming more acquainted with its use, cumbersome mathematical problems met in general practice could be reduced to simple equations producing greater results in accuracy and speed in working. Loft buildings were designed during the third year. Libraries produced during this term were also of various designs and arrange- ments, representing the reward of generous reading. It was dur- ing the preparation of sketches for these buildings that we received our first dose of the chief draftsman and his dreaded marking pencil. Many designs seemingly unsurpassable in composition, were discarded after criticism, to be replaced by more balanced and effective embodiments of good practice in architecture. The builders and architectural apprentices in the class received practical information on estimating. The interpretations of the building code and specifications were also found to be extremely beneficial to the practicing student. In the fourth year a collection of perspectives and renderings embodying views of country estates, town houses, shrubbery and interesting details of buildings were used in the yearly exhibit, several of which were later placed on exhibition at the Newark Museum. Lectures were given on building materials, various kinds, grades and properties, and discussions were held on the manner in which materials are specified and incorporated in a building. Having finished the Essentials of Algebra, and after a short review, we undertook the rudiments of trigonometry, and still later, advanced trigonometry. With this knowledge in hand we were fitted to undertake the necessary calculations in preparing plans for [59 ]

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