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INFORMATION TO USERS This dissertation was produced from a microfilm copy of the original document. While the most advanced technological means to photograph and reproduce this document have been used, the quality is heavily dependent upon the quality of the original submitted. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help you understand markings or patterns which may appear on this reproduction. 1. The sign or "target" for pages apparently lacking from the document photographed is "Missing Page(s)". If it was possible to obtain the missing page(s) or section, they are spliced into the film along with adjacent pages. This may have necessitated cutting thru an image and duplicating adjacent pages to insure you complete continuity. 2. When an image on the film is obliterated with a large round black mark, it is an indication that the photographer suspected that the copy may have moved during exposure and thus cause a blurred image. You will find a good image of the page in the adjacent frame. 3. When a map, drawing or chart, etc., was part of the material being photographed the photographer followed a definite method in "sectioning" the material. It is customary to begin photoing at the upper left hand corner of a large sheet and to continue photoing from left to right in equal sections with a small overlap. If necessary, sectioning is continued again — beginning below the first row and continuing on until complete. 4. The majority of users indicate that the textual content is of greatest value, however, a somewhat higher quality reproduction could be made from "photographs" if essential to the understanding of the dissertation. Silver prints of "photographs" may be ordered at additional charge by writing the Order Department, giving the catalog number, title, author and specific pages you wish reproduced. University Microfilms 300 North Zeeb Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 A Xerox Education Company 13 ' LD3907 .E3 Howie, Thomas Yfetherill, 1902- 1943 A pupil-produced motion picture pro- ,H8 ject in the Alexis I. du Pont high school... Hew York, 1S43. viii,158 typewritten leaves, tables, forms. 29cm. Final document (Ed.D. ) - Hew York university, School of education, 1943. Bibliograpy; p.157-158. Contains other bibliographies. B4873 Sh:;-' Xerox University Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106 THIS DISSERTATION HAS BEEN MICROFILMED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED. #0 Pinal Docnnenti ^ natn^M- ^3 1943 Accepted, A PUPIL-PRODUCED MOTION PICTURE PROJECT IN THE ALEXIS I. DU PONT HIGH SCHOOL THOMAS V. HOWIE Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education In the Sohool of Education of New York University 1945 PLEASE NOTE: Some pages may have indistinct print. Filmed as received. University Microfilms, A Xerox Education Company Preface This document, naturally, could not have been possible without the help of many people. To these, I feel it is appropriate that they be recognized either personally or by direct inference. To Joseph V. Leidy, who was head of the Social Science Department and Senior Civics teacher, the investigator is more than indebted for his cooperation and work on initiating and bringing to a completion the motion picture pro Ject. I would be most remiss if I did not acknowledge the ex­ cellent spirit of cooperation and help given by the pupils who gave willingly of their time and energy to make the pro­ ject a success. To Floyd E. Brooker, Assistant Director of the Motion Picture Project, of the American Council of Education, for his advice and time vhich he gave to the administrators of the project. Dr. Paul R. Radosavljlvlch is the only original member of the candidate's sponsoring committee. To him, as Chairman, I express my profound respect and thanks for his constant stimula­ tion, guidance and encouragement during the preparation of this document. To Dr. Samuel P. McCutchen, who graciously accepted the responsibility of serving on the committee, for his very con­ structive help and guidance. B 4 b 7 3 il To Dr. Arthur D. Whitman, who kindly accepted membership to the committee during the final stages of this study. To Robert L. Durkee, Head of the English Department of the Alexis I. duPont High School, the author owes a debt of gratitude for his time and energy in reading the copy of this manuscript. My genuine thanks and appreciation are given to all of these and to those whose names are not mentioned for their contributions to making this study possible. Ill CONTENTS Chapter Page I PREFACE........................................ 11 Brief Description of the School and Its Fundamental Philosophies aid Objec­ tives. .......... 1 Description of the School Popula­ tion and Community.................... 1 General Philosophy - Basic Princi­ ples................................... 2 Objectives of the Alexis duPont High School..................... 5 II ORIGIN OF THE PROJECT.......................... 8 Stimulation Due to Previous Use of Photographic Equipment...................... 8 American Council of Education (Motion Picture Project) Conferences ......... 9 III INITIATING THE PROJECT........................ 12 Presenting the Idea to Senior Civics Group. ...................................12 Mutual Agreement Reached Between Teachers and Students....................12 Determining Which Section Will Take Motion Pictures.......................... 13 Choice of Subject to be Filmed by Motion Picture Group.....................14 Study Unit Preparatory to Making Motion Pictures Crime - Its Causes, Results and Control...............................16 IV PERSONAL DATA OF BOTH GROUPS..................26 Age. . ................................... 27 Sex..........................................29 Env ir o nmen t.................................30 Scholastic Grades.......................... 34 Reading Tests........... 36 Intelligence. .................... . 4 2 iv Chapter Page V ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATED IN DURING THE STUDY OF CRIME................................. 44 Field Trips . . . . . . . . . ......... 44 Visitors to Civics Class............. 49 Materials Used........................ 51 VI PLANNING, TAKING, AND PREPARING THE FILM. . 54 Exploration.......................... 54 Preparing the Scenario ............... 59 Taking and Preparing the Film . . . . . . 66 VII THE TESTING PROGRAM.................... 80 Pre and Post Tests................... 80 Teacher and Pupil Comments . . . . . . . . 125 VIII COST OF PROJECT......................... 129 Equipment . . . . . . . . . ............. 129 Material and Supplies Used on the Project 135 Travel............... 137 Total Cost of Necessary Equipment, Materials and Supplies ............. 140 Optional Costs.. ........................ 141 IX TIME CONSUMED IN PRODUCING FILM . ...........146 Dates .......................146 Pupil Hours Consumed........................ 146 Hours Consumed in Actual Film Preparation . 149 X CONCLUSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS . . .150 Bibliography .................................157 Appendix Photographic Equipment.......... • * . .143 v TABLES Table Page I A G E ........................................28 II SEX........................................ 29 III ENVIRONMENT - HOME LOCATION..............31 IV ENVIRONMENT - LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN HOME . . . 33 V SCHOLASTIC GRADES.........................35 VI TRAXLER READING TESTS - RATE........... 37 VII TRAXLER READING TESTS - COMPREHENSION . . . 39 VIII TRAXLER READING TESTS - MAIN IDEAS....... 41 IX INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENTS................. 43 X SCORES ON A SURVEY OF (PINIONS................ 84 XI SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY A measure of Ascendancy - Submission . . . 87 XII SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY A measure of Introduction -Extroversion . 89 XIII SCORES ON ASPECTS OF PERSONALITY A measure of Emotional Stability........... 91 XIV SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Political Events . 7 ..................... • G4 XV SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Social and*"Econom3c Events.......... 96 XVI SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Science and Medicine................. . . 9 8 XVII SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Literature .................................100 vl Tables XVIII SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Fine Arts................................... 102 XIX SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Amusements.......... 104 XX SCORES ON CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS TEST Total Scores .......... 106 XXI SCORES ON TEACHER-MADE FILM TESTS........... Ill XXII SCORES ON SUBJECT MATTER-QUIZZES......... 120 XXIII SCORES ON EXAMINATION ON CRIME........... 124 XXIV EQUIPMENT USED ON PROJECT....................131 XXV EQUIPMENT CONSIDERED NECESSARY ........... 134 XXVI MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES USED ON PROJECT . . . 136 XXVII TRAVEL INTERVIEWS AND INFORMATION ......... 138 Travel Location .......................... 138 Travel Filming .......................... 139 Travel Total Mileage and Costs ......... 139 XXVIII TOTAL COST OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, Materials and Supplies .................... 140 XXIX ESTIMATED COSTS FOR ADDING SOUND TO FILM . . 142 XXX PUPIL HOURS CONSUME D ......................... 148 XXXI HOURS CONSUMED IN ACTUAL FILM PREPARATION . .148 v ii

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