This book with a three-part format contains information which the would-be thespian needs to know for maximum enjoyment and success in stage activities. The first part, "Heritage," traces the history and development of the theater from primitive ritual through the drama of classical Greece and Rome, the Renaissance, and modern Europe and America,…

An examination was made into the problems of development of creative reasoning. Historical comments regarding the probable development of creative thought were amplified by glimpses into the lives of several mythical prehistoric characters. Contemporary classroom techniques designed to stimulate creative thought were presented for use in the areas…

Nine art projects are described in this edition of the Title III Quarterly. Projects described include the Colorado Caravan, which brings live theater to elementary and secondary students and student participation to workshops in theater arts; a Skills Shop in the arts for teachers; Implementing Elementary Music Improvement (IEMI), a Tennessee…

A monograph of the numerous activities that have contributed to the current renaissance of India's classical performing arts covers the theoretical aspects, musical instruments, the main schools of classical dance, and drama. Besides the basic research described, the total project produced a set of 300 slides with annotated listing, picturing the…

This study was designed to identify the relationships between prescribed organizational modes and operational goal priorities which characterize American higher education in the performing arts (music, dance, theater) and to propose organizational guidelines on that basis. The relationship factors included instructional goal priorities, formally…

Four long-term goals are given: (1) to significantly increase the quantity and quality of art, crafts, music, drama and dance experiences provided students in selected pilot schools; (2) through these experiences, to significantly increase students' knowledge of the five humanities areas; (3) to significantly improve the students' self-concept;…

Physical education in England at the secondary school level was dominated in the 1950's by a formal, disciplinary method of teaching known as the "Swedish Drill," developed from the remedial gymnastics of P. H. Ling. However, at the elementary education level, a change towards informality, discovery learning, learning environments, and…

This booklet was designed to help primary classroom teachers present a program of movement education. Six aims form the foundation of the program: (1) to help teachers become movement experts within the confines of their classrooms; (2) to suggest ways and means of providing movement experiences in a limited space, thereby relieving children of…

Describes art education program at Fillmore Arts Center, Washington D.C.; center is part of the Six-School Complex. Over 900 students are bused to this arts center for a half day of art instruction each week. Students take four art courses a year for total of 68 hours of art instruction in dance, drama, music, visual arts, and creative writing.…

Components of the expressive arts approach to therapy for disabled students are briefly described in terms of music, movement and dance, sculpture, sandplay, drawing and painting, journal writing, poetry, playwriting, puppetry, and drama. (CL)

This book explores how the arts, with their focus on aesthetic ways of knowing, impact the learning of our college students. Chapter 1, "Jamie: A Learner Profile," profiles the learning of Jamie, an elementary art teacher who was a student in a 2-week summer courses. The book starts with this profile to metaphorically prime the pump with images,…

The arts convey knowledge and meaning not learned through the study of other subjects. Study of the arts employs a form of thinking and a way of understanding based on human judgment, invention, and imagination. This publication represents a strong consensus on the skills, knowledge, and abilities in dance, music, theater, and visual arts that all…

This K-12 framework focuses on educating students regarding the importance of fine arts in a global society and encourages the integration of all subject matter throughout the curriculum. The fine arts framework addresses what students in Missouri are expected to know and be able to do in the fine arts areas when they leave school. The main…

This serial issue is devoted to examining the artists of Germany, their cultural economy, and their increasing dependence on public agencies for support. The prospects for the up-and-coming generation of artists are examined and the available training institutions, teaching staff, study programs and qualifications for professional prospects and…

The purpose of this guide is to offer guidance to community leaders from the arts, education, business, civic, and government sectors who seek to combine their talents and resources in partnerships to address the arts and arts education needs of the young people of their community. The guide draws on and summarizes the knowledge and experience of…