Assessment : 2011 - 2012 : Educational Programs :
Theatre BFA
2 Goals 2 Objectives 2 Indicators 2 Criteria 2 Findings 2 Actions
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Objective
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Acting/Directing Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Acting/Directing Artistry
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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)
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Indicator
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Auditions For SHSU Productions Or Outside Internships
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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.
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Excellence In 90% Of Juried Performances
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90% of the student performances will be judged by SHSU faculty juries to be demonstrating excellence in all areas stated in the learning objective
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Excellence In 90% Of Juried Performances
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Excellence in 80 % of all juried performances for Acting/Directing emphasis.
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Actions for Objective:
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Reevaluating Current System Of Assessing Acting/Directing Students
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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 is being developed to overcome high student to faculty ratio in order to aid this endeavor.
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Objective
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Design/Tech Majors Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Design/Tech Areas
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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
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Indicator
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Design/Tech Portfolio Review
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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.
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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.
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Design/Tech Portfolio Review
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80% of student Design/tech portfolio reviews demonstrated proficiency in two or more areas.
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Actions for Objective:
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Assess Impact Of Technical Resources On Design/Tech Learning
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Faculty will continue the portfolio review.
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The Theatre program is continuing an ongoing assessment of its curriculum and plans to implement a jury system in the area of acting and directing. Design faculty with continue portfolio review with design tech majors at present.
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