Four essentials in staging film festivals and competitions are: facilities, films, equipment, and an audience. Basic steps in getting these essentials together are outlined. Surveying available facilities first helps you gauge the scale of the festival, estimate the likely costs and receipts, and plan for the projection equipment necessary.…

One-third of all Open University courses now contain project-work, in which the student has some freedom in designing his/her own learning activities.

In lieu of the traditional term paper, students in this Shakespeare class can form a production company and videotape scenes from one or more plays. (BD)

Describes a sixth grade project to build an observatory. (GB)

The project, by 11 Lees Junior College students, aims to record the histories and recollections of senior citizens in the area, put them in the college library, and make them available to historians and folklorists upon request. (NQ)

Describes how a project in buying and selling stocks helps teach students more about the American economic System. (Editor)

Outlines a personalized sculpture project for high school students. (SJL)

Instructions are given for a beginning project in mosaic. (SJL)

Describes the process for etching designs onto mirrors. (SJL)

Technology students should be allowed to rethink and redesign their "completed projects" and thereby improve the final results. Students gain more knowledge and understanding when they take time to redesign. (JOW)

Provides helpful ideas for students on the yearbook staff to create better publications by using themes that add interest throughout the yearbook. Encourages students and advisers to work hard and be creative. (MG)