File:Massachusetts College of Art catalog (IA massachusettscol1885mass).pdf

The catalogs show the evolution of the institution's curriculum, reuirements, staff, and facilities from its founding as the Mass. Normal Art School in 1873.; As Mass. College of Art, the school broadened its focus from training art teachers to also training artists and designers, courses became more specialized, programs became longer, and degrees began to be offered. The catalogs contain a mission statement, a statement of purpose, and academic calendar, location information, admission requirements and conditions, information on tuition and financial aid, academic policies, program descriptions and requirements for completion, course listings and descriptions, lists of administrators, faculty, trustees, and members of the state board overseeing public higher education, and an application for admission.; The 1913 Catalog contains lists of positions filled by graduates and past pupils of the institution. Many later catalogs contain photographs of students and students' work. The various titles of this publication have been Circular, Circular and Catalogue, Catalogue, Catalog, and Bulletin.; Supplements issued for (1926-27) - (1932-33); (1954); (1958-59); (1963-64); (1967); (1982-83)-(1983-84); (1986); (2008); (2010); and (2011). Also, (1946-47) issued with original artwork color prints, and (1994) supplement "picture book".; In Reference, 1873/74 to 1997 (originals and photocopies) in 7 spiral bound vols. (29 cm.). Also seven bound volumes of 1877-1884,1884-1891, 1892-1898, 1899-1904, 1904-1908, 1908-1913, 1913-1916 are cataloged in the Archives.