A classroom film describing the steps in the production of a puppet play by primary school children. Shows the various stages in production: planning of story and action; choosing puppets; making props and backdrop; preparing stage; allotting parts; rehearsing; finally, the finished puppet show.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322374
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Puppet making
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Creative ability
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education of children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education, Primary
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Puppets and puppet-plays in education
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Education of children
Music & Performing Arts → Puppet theater
Music & Performing Arts → Puppets and puppet-plays in education
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation