The Educational screen (c1922-c1956])

September, 19)9 Page 259 <^yVo^£:i Motion Picture Equipment Survey Tlie Committee on Scientific Aids to Learning is making a "Survey "f School Experience with Motion Picture E(|ui|)ment," under a Carnegie grant, in order to provide schools a basis on which to judge and select motion picture projectors. The survey form asks about the quantity of equipment, the age and extent of use, tl'.e nature of troubles, the cost of maintenance and suggestions for improvements of projectors. All schools furnishing information will receive, without charge, all rc]X)rts published. Directing the survey is Herbert R. Jensen, 506 Ad- ministration Building, Minneapolis, Minn. New York University Courses Two new courses dealing with motion pictures will Lc offered both terms of this school year by the School cf lulucation. New York University: one on "Class- room and Educational Use of Motion Pictures" (30 hours: 2 ]X)ints), a ])ractical course on teaching tech- niques; the other on "Elementary Film Making for Educational Purposes" (60 hours: 4 points). The latter course, to be given Thursdays from 6:15 to 8KX), will acquaint teachers with the techniques of making their own films and IxMiefit others interested in the l)r(p<hiction aspect of motion pictures. The University's well-known course on "The Motion Picture: Its Ar- tistic. Educational and Social Aspects," richly illus- trated with sound and silent films, will be repeated this vear also. Documentary Film Makers Organize The Association of Documentary Film Producers was formally organized during the summer, with head- <|uartcrs at 1600 Broadway, New York City, to develop I he field of the documentary film, artistically and tech- nically, to publicize and promote wider production and distribution of such films, and to facilitate exchange of ideas and information among independent, creative film makers. Among its members are many well- known documentary makers. Joris Ivens, president. Paul Strand and W'illard Van Dyke, first and second vice-presidents, head the organization. Regular membership is open to all persons "sub- stantially interested" and "active" in the production of "independent, creative films." Associate membership is open "to those not eligible to regular meml)ership, but who have proved their sympathy to the aims of this organization." The Association has been sponsoring the showing rf British and .Xmerican documentary films at the ■Science and Education Building at the New York World's Fair. Information as to the contents of the programs can be obtained from Fair authorities. The In HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUMS Specify ^ ELECTROL Mil Reg. U.S. Pa*. Off. SCREENS • Brighter, Clearer Pictures • Electrically Operated by Remote Control • Better Protection for Screen Fabric • Easily Installed in Recesses or Hung from Brackets • Moderately Priced Here is the most convenient of all screens for nse in auditoriums or large cla.ssrooms. It can be lowered, raised, or stopped at any position, by means of an electrical control placed anywhere desired. Unlike sprinK operated screens, the Electrol cannot fly up accidentally and become damaged. The Electrol is supplied with Da-Lite Glass- Beaded or Mat White surface in 14 standard sizes up to 20'x20' in- clusive. Mail coupon for new 48 page book describing the Electrol and other types of Da-Lite screens. FREE SCREEN DATA Mail Coupon Now.' C/ /^fe I DA-LITE SCREEN CO.. INC. ( Dapt. 9ES. 2723 N. Crawford Ave.. Chicago, III. | I Please send free Da-Lite book on the Electrol and | I other Da-Lite screens. I I Name | I School I Address 1 1