Provides an insight into the system of ‘creative drama’ being practiced in some Australian schools. The system aims to stimulate the imagination of the children. Encourages children to improvise and recreate situations based on their experiences. Includes a film made by an improvisation and discusses the planning of its action. Drama teacher Jean Stuart and students from Fort Street Girls High School and Vaucluse Boy’s Hight School appear in this documentary.
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ACMI Identifier
320460
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Imagination
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Imagination
Music & Performing Arts → Drama in education
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)