Presents three components of the tests with instructional feedback on slides system (TIFS), the needs of the three, background on the production of the test item reference card, and the advantage of the system for both instructor and student. (MER)

Tips are given to aid in the successful television production of dance activities from a college studio. (LH)

A former children's librarian who is now a professional puppeteer suggests two projects with shadow puppets either for children or for adults performing for children. Basic construction methods for puppets and a simple shadow puppet stage are given. (EM)

The musical comedy is a medium ideally suited to the interests and capabilities of high school students. Choosing and producing the musical are discussed. (RM)

The use of animated film production in the teaching of art is described. (BD)

How can broadcast educators teach student practitioners of the 1990s and beyond to attain a fresh viewpoint, especially during on-air announcing performance, the traditional entry point for most careers? Speech performed by music radio announcers under "ad-lib" on-air conditions creates a "theater of the mind" visualization…

Developed for theaters or classrooms that wish to present abbreviated versions of Shakespeare's plays without changing the language, this book presents an edited version of "Romeo and Juliet" suitable for presentation in one hour. The book also presents an affordable set design, sound and prop requirements, costume suggestions,…

The author describes assignments given groups of students doing short videotaped productions. (BD)

This handbook is designed for specific use by performing arts presenters and touring companies. These companies pose an immense range of production requirements and challenges to a presenter. The book stresses the basics of technical production with an emphasis on presenting dance. Dance has more inherent pitfalls in its production requirements,…

Suggestion on how to teach filmmaking are given. (HB)

Reviews the many uses for computers in journalism education. (FL)

Lists 10 ways in which yearbook staffs can help the movement of their books through the production process, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays and resulting in a better product. (RL)

Offers tips on improving the organizational communication between yearbook staff editors and photographers to ensure that the right pictures are taken at the right times. (RL)

Presents a list of suggestions for developing a cooperative relationship among the various specialists who are involved in a high school musical production, such as "Hair." (JMF)

Outlines how Bishop Walsh High School in Cumberland, Maryland, solved the problem of staging a multiset musical, "Guys and Dolls," on a circular thrust stage with no curtain, by using four four-sided rolling variations of the Greek "periaktoi," tall column-like structures whose faces can be painted with scenic elements. (JMF)