This description of the video film production program of the Tucson Public Library focuses on the Sonoran Heritage Learning Library Programs and Resources project and its associated learning packets. The complexities of such a project and its funding are explained, and advice to other libraries is provided. (RAA)

The chief objective of sport art is to capture that actual fleeting moment of excellent performance in a sporting event. In a series of articles, the significance of sport art is shown in its importance in recording historic contests and games, emphasizing social achievement and personal performance goals, and attempting to symbolize the depth of…

Discusses ways that elementary social studies teachers can use television as a teaching tool. Book tie-ins, actual television scripts, the magazine, "Teachers Guide to Television," the use of materials on critical viewing skills, and the production of television shows on videocassettes by students are examined. (RM)

Reviews research on the uses and potentialities of television in education with emphasis on work done with chemistry programs. Television is also compared with film from the viewpoints of producer and audience, and off-air recordings are compared with "home-made" programs. Forty-four references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Identifies and describes audio-visual materials (films, filmstrips, and audio cassette tapes) about the Soviet Union which have been produced since 1977. For each entry, information is presented on title, time required, date of release, cost (purchase and rental), and an abstract. (DB)

Videotape and a videotape library can be used to expand the quality of instruction of a physical education program by allowing greater diversity of material taught and increased use of professionals and experts in various sports. (JMF)

Evaluated influence of film preparation on children undergoing dental sessions with respect to peer modeling v demonstration of procedures and amount of information. Children exposed to peer-model videotaped presentations immediately preceding their restorative treatment exhibited fewer disruptive behaviors and less apprehension than those…

The author evaluates several intermediate/secondary-level films about China--past and present--and suggests criteria to use in evaluating others. Avoidance of stereotypes is emphasized. Sources and prices are provided for the cited films. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)

Discusses materials available to the teacher who wishes to incorporate creative dramatics, music, art, film, or a combination of arts into language arts instruction. (AEA)

Discusses two studies to teach children to be more critical of commercial appeals by showing them instructional films that teach how commercials attempt to persuade. Indicates that those who view the most television gain most from the films. (JMF)

Discusses the development of recent analytical techniques that can give detailed information on thin-film structures. (HM)

A study was conducted comparing three methods that could be used to modify driver simulator films for hearing impaired high school students. A modification using graphics indicating various driving commands with the use of some captioning proved to be the most effective of the methods studied. (Author/DLS)

Discusses the current public view of scientists as portrayed by television and other communication media. Examines some of the problems associated with making documentary biographical films. (CS)

Describes the Danish Film School's program in screenwriting. Three faculty members offer insights into their objectives in teaching and the emphasis they each place on various aspects of writing. (JMF)

Describes the best short films produced since September 1979. Groups the films under the headings family life, fiction, energy and environment, sports and leisure, and health and sickness. (RL)