THEA 280 Theatre Portfolio
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college theatre program or gain employment in the theatre. In this course, students will gather documentation of their abilities to demonstrate that they have achieved the Theatre Program Student Learning Objectives. Students will complete this project with a final presentation of their completed portfolio juried by the faculty within the program. This course is intended for students in their final semester for the Theatre Program.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: Must have completed 48 credits hours toward an AA degree in Theatre, or have permission from the department.
THEA 280Theatre Portfolio
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
16
Semester Contact Hours Lab
16
Prerequisite Narrative
Prerequisite: Must have completed 48 credits hours toward an AA degree in Theatre, or have permission from the department.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will provide students with the opportunity to prepare a comprehensive portfolio which may help them transfer to another college theatre program or gain employment in the theatre. In this course, students will gather documentation of their abilities to demonstrate that they have achieved the Theatre Program Student Learning Objectives. Students will complete this project with a final presentation of their completed portfolio juried by the faculty within the program. This course is intended for students in their final semester for the Theatre Program.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Website development: Students will demonstrate the ability to create a personal website that effectively showcases their skills, experiences, and achievements in theater
- Monologue Performance: Students will prepare and perform two distinct monologues, showcasing their understanding of character development, emotional expression, and performance techniques.
- Resume Creation: Students will develop a professional resume that highlights their relevant theater experiences, skills, and education, tailored for college transfer or job applications.
- Application Skills: Students will complete comprehensive job or college application forms, demonstrating their ability to present themselves effectively for opportunities in the theater field or further education
- Career Preparation: Students will gain insights into the theater job market, including strategies for finding employment and applying to four-year colleges, preparing them for the next steps in their theater careers.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
1. Students will include in their portfolios, writing which demonstrates proficiency and documentary evidence of completion of production assignments. 2. Students will submit documentary evidence of fulfillment of assignments in department productions and will review with the theatre faculty their performance responsibilities in an exit interview. 3. Students will submit critiques and reviews of representative theatrical works which students have attended or participated in. 4. Students should be able to articulate and provide concrete evidence of use of their developed skills in their course work and production experience in an exit interview. 5. Student should be able to demonstrate their work in productions that explore relationships and ideas which represent diverse attitudes, cultures, values, etc. Students demonstrate this by including documentary evidence in their portfolio and by defending their portfolio and the work the portfolio represents in the exit interview. Note: Successful completion and defense of a theatrical portfolio should include but is not limited to: Resume and 8X10 photograph Transcripts Transfer Applications Job Applications Letter of Intent Videotape record of shows Production photographs Reviews Makeup portfolios Stage Design portfolios Lighting Design portfolios Acting Critiques Research Papers Script Analysis Character Analysis Letters of Recommendation Programs Posters Newspaper Articles Other Evidence of successful participation in department theatre productions and of successful completion of coursework. Portfolio presentations will be adjudicated by the theatre faculty. The Portfolios themselves will also be adjudicated by the theatre faculty.