VISUAL MATERIALS AID ART TEACHING?


* The use of motion picture films in the art education program de-
serves consideration due to the great possibilities that they present
for effectively illustrating principles and practices of creative art.

* However, it should be borne in mind that the showing of the film
should be preceded by discussion and suggestions as to what to
observe. It is further suggested that the films be discussed after
having been viewed, for the purpose of revealing observation, in
addition to reinforcing the principles and practices presented.

* Two of the free films listed by the Educators Progress Service,
Randolph, Wisconsin, are:

 How Young America Paints
 This film describes some of the various media children use in
 painting.

 Workshops of Old Mexico
 A review of Mexican art showing creativity as well as use.

* The following film may be rented or purchased from the addresses
indicated.

 Fiddle De Dee
 Illustrated Film Bureau, 1500 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
 Illinois. A short four-minute film, but colorful. It can be effec-
 tively used to stimulate creative expression. Children enjoy
 this.

 Learning Through Cooperative Planning
 Teachers' College, Columbia University, New York
 An excellent film that shows the possibilities that exist in a
 classroom for cooperative planning, with a view before and
 after of the attitudes and practices of pupils.

 Learning to Understand Children, Parts i and z
 McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New York
 An excellent demonstration of the use of art as an approach to
 the solution of the problem of adolescents. This film could be
 shown in faculty groups as well as P.T.A. meetings.