Virginia Commonwealth University - Cobblestone Wigwam Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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DRAMATIC ARTS Mr. Raymond Hodges, head of the Depart- ment of Dramatic Arts, gives his expert attention to two of his advanced drama stu- dents during rehearsal of major production. Students are also required to fully cast and direct a play during their college career. Above, Elizabeth Birbari, specialist in cos- tume design, carefully checks some of the work of her students. Thirty-nine costumes were required for a single Shakespearean production this year, and this work was com- pleted by drama students. The RPI drama students are among the best educated for their chosen field as found in any college in the country. Mr. Thomas hlol- loway Is shown instructing June hHarding and Don Norrls in a set design class. The proper manipulation of a radio control panel is not an easy skill to acquire. Mr. William Francis gives Jim Manning a few fine points to remember while handling the many switches, plus the twin turn tables. 16

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vii v%:|:iMl FASHION ILLUSTRATION, COSTUME DESIGN Mrs. Hazel Mundy, Department Head, and Mrs. Betty Vitsky, inspect the finished art of Carol Edds, senior fashion illustration major. Both certificate and degree courses are of- fered in this field. INTERIOR DESIGN, Dorothy Hamilton lends her expert eye to the layout of Milo Hoots in a furniture design class. Right, Mr. Robert Hester, department head, advises Judith Black on a problem in- volving drapery selection. Mrs. Sallie Marks, Mrs. Lena Spencer, and Mrs. OttI WIndmueller carefully watch the work of Kathy Hammell as she makes a final measurement on a gown. PHOTOGRAPHY Mr. Patrick Osso, photo department head. Instructs two of his students in the proper ad- justment of the press camera. This depart- ment offers a two-year professional course. A creative approach to photography Is en- couraged. 15 t ■: k .. ii. .-J. • -r !« ■. ■ •?t ' p-x-.

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SCHOOL OF DISTRIBUTION The School of Distribution includes within its curriculum distributive education. Louis Kinum and Mary Marks enable the student to equip himself to handle this difficult task. Ralph A. Rush is head of the School of Distribu- tion, which includes the Departments of Distrib- utive Education, Retailing, and Advertising. Instructors In retailing, Leonard Maiden and Mary Wellman, discuss the selection of materi- al suitable for a window display. Such training Is a vital part of sales promotion techniques. Here we see two teachers, Louis Williams, ad- vertising, and Katherine Bell, retailing, discuss the value of a window display set-up featuring photographic supplies and equipment. 17 ri i.: ?r r:7-; : r f i ?i ? ?J?v ' vi ' v