Each theatre student will acquire the acting techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency through an acting jury or audition.
Objective
Theatre Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Character Development
During a juried performance of a pre-prepared monologue, or an audition the student will demonstrate proficiency in character development including effective movement, playing objectives, textual clarity, and vocal energy.
Indicator
Auditions For SHSU Productions Or Outside Internships
Students must actively audition for SHSU productions and outside internships by preparing monologues and songs (as needed), as well as studying scripts and researching charcaters for which they are auditioning.
Criterion
Audiition Standards
Students will be called back for roles and/or cast in those role for which they auditioned.
Finding
Performance Of A Specific Role
Students will perform a specific role and analyze what was learned during the rehearsal and performance process.
Action
Reassessment Of Auditions And The Possibility Of Juries For Theatre Majors With Acting Emphasis.
Character development and research in the audition process and an assessment for the need for theatre juries will be discussed.
Goal
Secondary Education Certification
Each theatre student will acquire the knowledge of both theatre and education necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a portfolio review, audition and theatre education review to acquire a certificate to teach at the secondary education level.
Objective
Theatre Majors Seeking Secondary Education Certification Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Theatre And Education Techniques
Students will demonstrate proficiency in both theatre and education through application of both areas in outside endeavors provided by both theatre and education.
Indicator
Knowlege In Contnet Areas Will Be Exhibited By Portfolio Review, Casting In Productions Or Awarding Of A Directing Slot.
Students will undergo a review by theatre faculty to assess abilities in the area of design, acting and directing.
Criterion
Assessment Of Student Review
The student's review will indicate if the student has sufficient knowlege and technique in the content areas to teach on the secondary level.
Finding
Standards For Teaching Theatre At The Secondary Level.
Students portfolio reveiw as appropriate and assessment in the areas of acting, directing and theatre history proved beneficial in deciding if teaching theatre at the secondary level was appropriate.
Action
Continued Assessment Of The Program
Ongoing assessment by faculty to decide if the secondary education program in theatre is effective.
Goal
Design Proficiency
Each theatre student will acquire the design techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a juried portfolio review.
Objective
Portfolio Review
During a portfolio review students will demonstrate new skills acquired in the areas of costumes, lights, scenic design and sound design as required by their area of focus.
Indicator
Proficiency In Design In A Minimum Of Two Areas
Design students must demonstrate a degree of proficiency of design in a minimum of two areas.
Criterion
Design Readiness
The student's readiness to design in the SHSU main season will be based on their portfolio review.
Finding
Outcome Of Portfolio Review
The student's review will assess whether the student is making effective progress and will design in the main season.
Action
Effectiveness Of Design
The student will analyze with his/her advisor in combination with the production's director the effectiveness of the design and the design process for the assigned show.