Film and education; a symposium on the role of the film in the field of education ([1948])

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APPLICATIONS OF THE FILM IN GUIDANCE 9. Three vocations closely related to this vocation: 10. Hobbies, pastimes, etc., related to this vocation: 11. Recommended references: exploration of vocation by reading, personal interview, and others. Evidence of what a class of students can do in making its own film is exemplified by Is There Room for Us? This film was made by Vocational Orientation classes at the University of Minnesota. Without any technical assistance from the outside, students made an exceptionally good film. The commentary of the film was later provided by Dr. Malcolm MacLean, then Director of the General College. The University and other institutions use this film frequently. It is available on a rental basis through the University's Department of Visual Education. The University of Minnesota finds it suitable as a medium to start exploratory studies and discussions in vocational classes at the beginning of the term. This film carries some general comments about the organization of the General College and the purpose of the vocational orientation area in the framework of a program in general education. In passing, this is one of few films available which incorporates to some extent the counselling idea. Today there is an increasing number of film producers who are interested in making films in cooperation with special interest groups. Their services are especially suitable to groups with limited resources and money. They can render expert assistance along such lines as modern techniques of staging, editing, directing, and filming. A class project in film production is an effective practice in guidance. A vocational orientation class might well consider the benefits to be gained from a project concerned with a particular vocation or vocational area. Some of the general content for such a film should include such information as suggested above. Another effective guidance project for a group interested in vocational guidance is the making of slides. This type of project is more appropriate for groups with the very minimum of resources and money. Especially promising is the availability [255]