Musical Theatre Studio IV

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Investigate and apply actor training in musical theatre performance in the form of “self-tape auditions”
• Apply movement and vocal choices in a manner appropriate to the musical style
• Focus on final industry preparation including an accessible digital library of audition material
• Expand skills in simple video editing, setup, and capture to successfully create self-tape auditions, reels, and teaser videos
• Understand and create the digital footprint required for a working musical theatre actor in the modern world
• Develop academic skills and demonstrate the ability to identify and use campus services and resources
• Develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, or values between self and community
• Build connections between self and peers, faculty, and staff
• Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats
• Incorporate and cite sources accurately and correctly

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Broadway Research Project	25 points
Audition Song for Broadway Research Project	25 points
Song of Choice/Essence Self-Tape	25 points
Showcase Song Choice	25 points
Golden Age Song or Rock/Pop Song	25 points
Quick Submissions	50 points
Voice Over	25 points
Building a Reel	Not specified.
Final/Reel	75 points

This course is designed on a 350-point scale. Some self-tapes will be worth 50 points: the first viewing is worth 25, the second is worth 25. Grading for all assignments will be based on each being submitted on Canvas on time, and feedback from the instructor implemented in assignments that call for a repeated submission. Additionally, each submission should be downloadable on Canvas, while each assignment that calls for GoogleDrive links should be viewable.

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93.0%	A
90.0-92.9%	A-
87.0-89.9%	B+
83.0-86.9%	B
80.0-82.9%	B-
77.0-79.9%	C+
73.0-76.9%	C
70.0-72.9%	C-
60.0-69.9%	D
<60.0%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

Students absent from class are responsible for catching up on missed material on their own time. One absence per semester is permitted. For each additional absence beyond the first, a deduction of 50 points will be made from the students final grade point count. Additionally, students will be permitted one late arrival. After the first, each tardy will result in a deduction of 5 points from their final point count. If a student is later than 5 minutes into the start of class, it will be counted as tardy.

Please see the instructor with any questions regarding the attendance policy.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Computer, tablet, or cellphone with access to a digital camera
• Audio recording device and detachable microphone
• In-ear headphones
• Reliable internet access for use of Canvas (you’ll be uploading some large files!)
• A note taking device. Either a notebook or tablet of your choice
• A ring light or good natural light. (I have one in my office, you are free to use upon request)
• A solid background preferably in grey, white, black, or blue. The walls in 328 Tate or the drops available in my office are good. Otherwise, a blank wall at home