Educational screen & audio-visual guide (c1956-1971])

EVALUATIONS by L. C. Larson and Carolyn Guss world of nature as illustrated by the "Floridanika," or "Flower of Denmark" pattern. The Swedish glassware industry, established to develop international trade, utilizes relatively inexpensive raw materials in the production of high quality products. White sand, red lead, and potash, when mixed, melted, and formed are crafted into glassware with little relationship to the original materials. In each of the Scandinavian countries the applied arts are depicted as relying upon the contributions of many workers. Each individual has an important part and is proud of the contribution he makes. Appraisal Art classes at the high school, college, and adult levels in the areas of decorative art, arts and crafts, art industries and trade, and general art will find this an excellent but limited survey of Scandinavian arts and crafts. An appreciation for fine quality handicraft items can be developed in home economics classes at the liigh school and college levels through the use of this film. Upper elementary and junior high school teachers will find it useful in the area of social studies as it presents the production methods and products of the Scandinavian countries. The production methods used in the various applied arts and the development of the concept of recognizing individual worth are of value in teaching industrial arts and vocational education courses. Aside from the fact that some scenes, particularly the one showing the wooden mold forming the molten glass were underexposed, the overall technical quality of this film is very good. —Wayne Dralle The Purple Turtle (ACI Productions, 21 We.st 46 Street, New York 36, New York) 131/2 rninutes, 16mm, sound, color, n.d. $135. Description Presented by the National Kindergarten Association and the American Crayon Company, The Purple Turtle illustrates the quahty of the young child's engagement with art activities. The purpose of the film is to "capture the excitement art activities offer to the kindergarten child" rather than to suggest a method of teaching. Photographed in a kindergarten, the film presents situations and moments in which the child works with a variety of art materials and techniques. Often these vignettes are accompanied by the dialogue of the child or by an adult interpretation of what the child might be thinking as he works. The sound track consists of an original musical theme composed by Richard Wemick and integrated with children singing and a rhythm band. Appraisal It is rare to find a film sponsored by a commercial firm and an educational association. The dual sponsorship, in this case, has resulted in a fine film, which is a credit to both organizations and particularly to the editorial staff. It is important to recognize the editorial hmitation which introduces the film. The puri^ose is rwt to present a method of teaching art in kindergarten but to capture the quality of response children have to art materials. The film succeeds in meeting this purpose not only through skiUful photography but also through the selective eye of the camera man. Insight into the quality of childhood is revealed by the film-maker's careful use of the sounds children make as they work, and in the poetic interpretation of what a child's stream of thought might be. The wide variety of materials used by the children, while not evaluated for educational worth, offer the viewer an opportunity to see children exploring and discovering the visual and tactile world through many media and subjects. The film cuts showing moments of encounter between child and art material are given continuity through a delightful musical composition. It is regrettable that the mood of charm and direct response is interrupted at the close of the film by the intruding voice of an adult making an effort to summarize the import of the film. The Purple Turtle will be useful in Parent-Teacher groups, teacher education in art and early childhood education to indicate tlie poetry in childhood. It may, in addition, qualify as a work of art in film making. —Laura Chapman The most convenient and safest way to transport and use your A-V equipment is a sturdy Standard or LUXOR Mobile Projection Stand. Here is tlie widest selection in style, lieight and price range with the right stand for almost oil types of A-V equipment. All are electrically welded construction, attractively finished in silvergrey hammerloid to compliment any surroundings. Designed for time-saving and safe handling of your A-V equipment. 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