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 analysis and other areas of expertise related to a particular 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 85% Of Juried Performances
Excellence in 85% of all juried performances for Acting/Directing emphasis.
Action
Reevaluating Current System Of Assessing Acting/Directing Students
The Theatre Dept faculty have decided a juried gateway for the Acting/Directing emphasis will occur at some point in the first two years of a student's stay at SHSU. A process in being developed to overcome high student to faculty ratio in order to aid this endeavor. This is in development.
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 learning 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
82% of student design/tech portfolio reviews demonstrated proficiency in two or more areas
Action
Assess Impact Of Technical Resources On Design/Tech Learning