Art makes people

A film designed to show that the experience of art education has an important place in the growth of the individual. The film is highly stylised and shows a young child growing and moving through a series of “rooms” encountering various art/educational experiences until she/he emerges to face the world. Includes original music composed and performed by Jim Beattie.

Where to watch/play

Available to watch on ACMI premises over WiFi for purposes of research and study

Credits

production company

South Australian Film Corporation

director

Rona Saunders

Duration

00:14:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014708

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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Australia, 1980