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An Evaluation Of The Techniques Used In The Television Presentation : The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman, Jean C. Dechant

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Trojan Women : A Study In Costume Design And Execution, Karen Noltimier Thornburgh

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The Twin Crowns : An Original Children's Theatre Play, Elaine Berg Unruh

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The Use Of Translucent Plastic As A Scenic Medium, Philip R. Therou

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The Creation Of Mr. Senator Ross : Writing And Directing A Historical Play, Daniel P. Dibbern

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Appropriate Educational Background For Areawide Comprehensive Health Planning Agency Executive Directors: A Survey, Lawrence W. Olson

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A Study Of Early Utah Water Color Painting, James Harvey Taylor

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The intent of this study was to investigate those artists in early Utah art history who played an important part in the development of water color painting.

An Analysis Of Visual Religious Symbols Appearing In The Improvement Era, Ensign, And New Era Published By The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints From 1952-1972, Carl Landus Christensen

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This study analyzes the appearance of eighty visual religious symbols in the Improvement Era, Ensign, and New Era, published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1952-1972. The study notes their frequency and distribution as well as noting their size, the medium used to render them and the correlation of their religious meanings to the articles they illustrate.

The findings of this study indicate that visual religious symbols are used and that many of them have a high degree of correlation to the articles they illustrate.

This study gives suggestions to those artists who …

A Production Analysis Of An Acting Style For Imagistic Drama, Susan C. Rhode

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Sensory Approach To Creative Writing: A Study Of The Effect Of Increasing The Number Of Types Of Sensory Stimuli Intended To Motivate Children To Write Creatively, Richard P. King

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The Problem: The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine if increasing the number of types of sensory stimulation prior to a writing experience would help children to write more creatively and to write longer stories.

The secondary purpose was to investigate the use of the combination of an intelligence test score plus three measures of creativity as a predictor of creative writing ability.

The Procedure: The sample for this study consisted of randomly selected fourth, sixth, and eighth grade students (N = 300) of the Silver Bay area, a community of 4000 in 'Northeastern Minnesota. These subjects were …

The Use Of Polyethylene Film As A Scenic Medium, Paul K. Mccullough

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This paper deals with the use of fan-inflated polyethylene film as a scenic medium. Undertaken as part of the design of The Little Prince, produced a3 the University Theatre children's theatre production in April 1973» it is devoted to the techniques involved in constructing scenery from polyethylene film. The chemical and physical properties of polyethylene film are described. Construction techniques begin with the floor plan and model. Upon completion of the model, a light weight polyethylene film is fitted to the set model, cut and marked in the same manner as a costume is fitted to an actor. The completed …

Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts Adapted For The Arena Theatre, William Frank Mellien

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The premise of this production thesis is that Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, written specifically for the proscenium theatre, can be suitably adapted for presentation in the arena theatre, both directorially and technically. The thesis consists of an historical examination of the arena theatre, Henrik Ibsen, and Ghosts; analyses of the script and characters; adaptations necessary to direct a play in the arena and the director's philosophy in relation to the production; the technical problems encountered in the production; and critiques concerning the successes and failures of the production.

The conclusions of this study are: (1) Ghosts, a realistic play written for …

Nathan And Ruth Hale: People, Producers, Playwrights, Performers, Sheryl Lee Wilson

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In this study the following hypotheses are examined: 1. Nathan and Ruth Hale have made significant contributions to the L.D.S. Church and to the theatre; 2. The theatres operated by the Hales have demonstrated that it is possible and profitable to run a theatre in accordance with L.D.S. Church standards and ideals; 3. Theatre of this type has an audience, and in fact, is demanded by communities; 4. Artists in the theatre can be a forceful missionary tool for the Church.
The following methods were used to ascertain this information: the Hales, actors, directors, and members of the community were …

A Study Of Recreational Facilities In Selected Rural Communities In The Province Of Manitoba, Canada, Fernand Ulysse GréGoire

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The Italian Songs Of Franz Schubert, Stanley Paul Engebretson

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The Lloyd George-Haig Controversy Of World War I : A Study Of Military And Political Control In War, George L. Tupa

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A Transactional Analysis Approach To Four Of Tennessee Williams' Female Protagonists, Pamela G. Seematter

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Children's Use Of Personal Space, Bryan Dale Bartels

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The Early Literary Milieu Of Hart Crane, Janet S. Horne

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A Burkeian Analysis Of The Speaking Of Adlai E. Stevenson Ii Before The United Nations October 25, 1962, Mary L. Crocker

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Transactionalism In Contemporary Art, Psychology And Music, Charlotte Alicyn Werner

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An Examination And Critique Of The Process For Allocating Resources For National Defense, Laurence L. Pinkerton

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The Petticoat Prerogative: An Original 2-Act Play, Jean M. Mattson

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Caricaturization And Its Ability To Depict Ideology, Maurice D. Olson

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One of the purposes of this thesis is to investigate the importance of the cartoon caricature styles that have been developed throughout history. Another purpose is to explain the development of my cartoon caricatures and their importance in depicting ideology. This thesis will also be concerned with the development of a caricature attitude, and caricature forms as depicted in an exhibition. The exhibit, submitted as a part of this written work, is an assorted collection of various cartoon images which can help in furthering an understanding of my personal attitude and interpretation.

Art As An Encounter: A Personal View, Jeffrey V. Freeman

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This thesis is an attempt to establish some insight into my personal aesthetic and creative philosophy as it relates to the metaphysical world I perceive. It will bring out points which I consider relevant and will give reference to the role that various past influences have had.

This thesis also will attempt to show examples of the chain of events in which my present work evolves from my past work. Since my viewpoints are constantly bombarded by new and various stimuli my endeavors continuously try to deal with those factors.

An Analysis Of The Speaking Style Of Charles W. Penrose, Kent Shelley Davis

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The purpose of this thesis was to determine the public speaking style of Charles W. Penrose. The problem was investigated by using the elements of a speaking situation, the speaker, the speech, the audience, and the occasion. Three speeches were used; namely, "Remarks on Union" given on January 19, 1879, "Women Suffrage" given on June 3, 1889, and "Graphic Glimpses of Pioneer Life" given on February 4, 1924. Seven selected criteria were used as guidelines for the evaluation of the speeches; namely, accuracy, clarity, propriety, economy, force, striking quality, and liveliness.

The following conclusions resulted from the evaluation of the …

Survey Of Converts To The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints At Brigham Young University Between September, 1965 And January, 1969, Marcus H. White

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Since becoming a student at brigham young university in September, 1965, the writer has been interested in the area of persuasion as it relates to public speaking, and especially as it relates to stake missionary activities. The purpose in this thesis is to determine selected characteristics of converts as listeners from Brigham Young University to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and compare them with characteristics determined by Audience Analysis by Wayne C. Minnick in his book "The Art of Persuasion".

The Development Of Structured Situations For Role-Playing In The Lds Department Of Seminaries And Institutes Of Religion, Roy E. Welty

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The purpose of this study is to:
1. Provide information on the uses of role-playing that show its relationship to religious education.
2. Provide information on how to develop role-playing situations and use them in educational settings.
3. Develop some sample situations which may be used by other teachers.

An Historical Investigation Of The Recreational Philosophy, Views, Practices And Activities Of Brigham Young, David Lawrence Bolliger

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The problem of this study was to investigate Brigham Young's recreational philosophy, views, practices and activities. This historical research was conducted and information gathered from Brigham Young's journals, the Manuscript History of Brigham Young, compilations of Brigham Young's discourses, books and articles written by his daughters, accounts written by those who were present when recreational events occurred, compilations of manuscripts and documents, and interpretations of various historians who interpreted events as they read them.

The historical data collected indicated Brigham Young developed over a period of time a definite philosophy of recreation in regards to his personal life. He enjoyed …

The Use Of The Supporting Characters In John Osborne's Dramatic Works, Gorden O. Hedahl

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