OATdb Archive

2013 - 2014

Theatre BFA

Goal
Acting Proficiency
Each theatre student will acquire the acting techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency and artisitry in to assure success in the academic and the professional worlds.

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. The student will provide a self assessment as part of the jury process. 

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
Acting/Directing Artistry Assessment
approximately 55% of the students demonstrated the required excellence. 

Action
Acting/Directing Findings
The new curriculum should assist in the development of students in these areas.

Goal
Design Proficiency
Each theatre student will acquire the design techniques necessary to demonstrate proficiency and artisitry in to assure success in the academic and the professional worlds.

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. The student will provide a self assessment as part of the jury process.

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 Readiness Assessment
Approximately 75% of the design students should excellence in the required areas.

Action
Design Proficiency Findings

The new curriculum should assist in the development of students in these areas.


Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement New Curriculumn and assessment tools were readied and are in place for 2014-2015

Plan for continuous improvement Through the implementation and continued assessment of the new curriculum in 2014-2015 we will be able to refine problem areas so that students will attain proficiency in their chosen fields.