Describes the use of the laboratory newspaper approach, in which a newspaper is produced by students under the supervision of the jouranlism program, by Central Missouri State University. (HOD)

Describes in capsule form some of the research findings and production principles that have contributed to the success of the educational television program, "Sesame Street." Program appeal, diversity, discrimination of the essential, and the use of special sound effects are among the topics addressed. (JL)

The second in a series that discusses effective approaches to presenting information, this article examines six guidelines useful for translating a script into a memorable film or tape. Six references are cited. (Author/MER)

Discusses a prototype system used at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to produce an interactive videodisc program for instruction. The interactive tutorial which is used with MIT's Architecture Machine Group is described as an example of techniques that can be used to produce similar videodisc programs. (MER)

Identifies and discusses five areas of concern in the use of videodiscs in training, including initial emphasis on passive entertainment for the home market and high costs of interactive videodiscs, implementation problems, difficulty of developing software, hidden operational costs, and incompatibility of systems. (BK)

Discusses the importance of using role models, establishing an editorial policy, complementing the message with design techniques, writing to the audience, and compiling a report of the year in high school yearbooks. (RL)

Tells how to get maximum use from minimal video production equipment, including using the equipment to record book reviews and vocabulary quiz shows, to resolve conflict, and to showcase the community. (RL)

Describes a high school course in television in which students make "anti-commercials" that expose the techniques of the real commercial producers. Discusses the six steps in the production: (1) reading about and discussing commercials, (2) structuring directions, (3) writing scripts, (4) dividing production responsibilities, (5) taping, and (6)…

A collaboration among classroom teachers and television artists has produced a unique educational program with infinite potential. Teachers supply themes, purposes, and methods for television shows to writers, who develop and revise scripts to meet these goals. (CJ)

Provides 29 steps for conscientious high school photojournalists to follow, including tips on making a good print. (RL)

Presents opinions of professionals on the current state of the high school play. Participants include a playwright, play supplier, high school theater instructor, workshop leader, and play publisher. Discusses selection, production, and performance of plays. (JMF)

Provides guidelines for developing an inexpensive television production curriculum using community access cable television. (CMV)

Contrasts the development of daytime serial dramas on television with prime time series in terms of production costs, content, and format. (JMF)

Presents some inventive darkroom techniques which can lead students to new interests in designing creative images. These techniques include easel manipulation, image blending, paper negatives, vignette, vaseline smear, cut strip, flop negative, or combinations of these. Each technique is illustrated by a student photograph. (Author/SJL)

The author presents a unique and innovative art project involving blueprinting, a process in which specially treated paper (Blueline-Blueprint) is exposed to ultraviolet rays. When washed in ammonia, any unexposed designs on the paper turn color, creating a clear, blue and white picture. (Author/SJL)