Each theatre student will acquire the acting techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency through an acting jury or audition.
Objective
Acting/Directing Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Acting/Directing Artistry
The proficiencies demonstrated will include knowledge of character development, use of body and voice, knowledge of script analysies and other areas of expertise related to a particualar genre of theater ( as required by the particular production)
Indicator
Auditions For SHSU Productions Or Outside Internships
During a juried performance the student will demonstrate proficiency in character development including effective movement, playing objectives, textual clarity, and vocal energy.. A juried performance is one which is sanctioned by the SHSU Theater program either on campus or off campus. The jury consists of SHSU Theater faculty.
Criterion
Excellence In 90% Of Juried Performances
90% of the student performances will be judged by SHSU faculty juries to be demonstrating excellence in all areas stated in the learning objective
Finding
Excellence In Student Performances
The SHSU Theater faculty have judged more than 90% of student professional and SHSU Theater performances in 2009-2010 to meet expected levels of excellence
Action
Reevaluating Current System Of Assessing Acting/Directing Students
The Theater Dept faculty are discussing implemeting a juried gateway for the Acting/directing emphasis at some point in the first two years and attempting to determine how to overcome the challenges of high student to faculty ratio which currently make this almost impossible
Goal
Design Proficiency
Each theatre student will acquire the design techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency through a juried portfolio review.
Objective
Design/Tech Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Design/Tech Areas
During a portfolio review Theater students with a design/tech emphasis will demonstrate proficiency in at least two of the following areas: costumes, lights, scenic design and sound design
Indicator
Design/Tech Portfolio Review
Through annual portfolio review, Design/Tech students must demonstrate a degree of design/tech proficiency in a minimum of two areas specified in the olearning objective. Theater faculty assess portfolios and provide feedback in one-on-one meetings with each design/tech students.
Criterion
85% Design Readiness
85% of student design/tech portfolios will be assessed as "ready" to allow the student to be considered to design for the SHSU main season productions.
Finding
Design/Tech Portfolio Review Criteria Exceeded
95% of the Design/Tech Portfolio reviews indicated student "readiness" to design for the main season productions. This was higher than originally expected, reflecting several surprises presented by students. Although students did well with the resources at their disposal, faculty realized from the assessments that students needed more state-of-the-art equipment to develop the students' design skills and make them ready for the job market.
Action
Assess Impact Of Technical Resources On Design/Tech Learning
The Theater faculty examined the need for upgrades to state of the art equipment to assist students in the development of their design skills. The department will assess their financial resources to address these gaps from the existing and future budget.