International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

Kodak's McCelland Boosts Training Based on Need Industrial training pa\s when it is based upon the specific needs of the company, needs that are clearly defined and concisely stated. That thesis came from Robert C. McClelland, director of training for Eastman Kodak Company, at a recent convention of the Department of \udio-Visual Instruction, National Education Association in Rochester. N. Y. Flexibility in response to company training needs is essential. McClelland said. \ an example, he outlined the evolution of a Kodak training program in color photography. "\\ hen the boom in color photograph) began at the close of World War II. Kodak's training department was deluged with requests for courses in color technology," he said. "Thousands of people in our company needed new knowledg for new jobs ""Our response was a standardized program with courses taught in the classroom and xheduled throughout the academic \ ear. We even published i catalog of Kodak courses in color technology. With the lessening of the need for new knowledge, we found thai specialization, rather than standardization, best met the company's needs," McClelland said. "Today, we have more courses more students, and keener interest on the part of company people," he said. "Our courses in photographic technology vary in length from 2 to 800 hours, and instruction takes main form-. McClelland indicated that Kodak training people have broad latitude in the selection of teaching methods. He discussed a variety of approaches, among them: a self-taught course in computer programming for 200 young men and women in Kodak's data processing group: a course in camera repair taught by means of closed circuit television with each student following instructions on a TV monitor: the use of sound motion pictures made during class to mirror student performance in a course on how to conduct an effective business conference: and the use of programmed teaching devices that individually instru t production Der sonnel on the si es where thev take part in assembly and finishing operations. "Good teachers, in our schools and in industry, have always tried to anal vze the needs of their students." McClelland said. "They have always International Projectionist October. 1964 built teaching techniques around those needs. " I his kind of open-minded approach adds excitement and stimu lation to the jobs of those of us in Industrial training," he concluded. "" \nd it permits the people of the company to get on with their work, as quickly and as efficiently as possible. 'iP New York State Projectionists in Autumn Meeting As this issue of International Pro jectionist comes off the press, the New York State Assn. of Motion Picture Projectionists \sill be in session at Ithaca. Scheduled for October 12. the meetings are being held at the Clinton House. It's a special occasion for the Ithaca Local 377 hosts — they're observing their 50th anniversary ol affiliation with IATSE. President Frank E. Coniglio was scheduled to preside at a board meeting following an opening luncheon. He also serves as business agent of Rochester Local 253. \u\iliar\ President Jennie Young and IATSE Assistant President Walter F. Diehl were also listed on the program. George F. Raaflaub and George W. Samuelson were active in the planning. The sessions were slated to wind up with a gala dinner and entertainment. iP Projectionists who like quality always use the best tar Film Cement Sold by Supply Dealers Send for FREE Sample ACE CHEMICAL CO. ■ (Division of the Ace Electric Mfg. Co.) 1923 Bay Road Miami Beach, Florida ASH CRAFT CORE-LIGHT SUPER CINEX CINEX SPECIAL PROJECTION LAMPS And HIGH REACTANCE MULTI-PHASE RECTIFIERS World's Standard of Projection Excellence HEYER-SHULTZ METAL REFLECTORS Top Screen Illumination Will Not Break, Pit or Tarnish No Replacement or Spare Reflectors Required See your dealer or write for full particulars Manufactured By HEYER-SHULTZ, Inc., Cedar Grove, N. J. 13