BFA Performance Senior Seminar: Preparing to Showcase Your Talents Post Graduation

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Know what kind of actor/business you want to be
• Have a neat audition package. This includes audition material, headshots, resume, and online presence
• Know various kinds of auditions (Open Call, Appointments, Self-Tapes)
• Know how to navigate various kinds of submission platforms
• Know how they want to present to creatives and casting
• 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
• Feel confident in their entire presentation

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
First Year Plan	10 points
Point of Entry	10 points
Headshots & Resumes	20 points
Website	60 points
Actors Access	60 points
Industry Orientation	20 points
Senior Showcase	200 points

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

The midterm grade period occurs each semester between the fifth and sixth week of classes. During this time, a midterm grade will be assigned based on assignments to date. If a D or F is earned at midterm, students should discuss strategies and options with the instructor. More information is available on Spartan Central.

Late assignments will not be accepted. Students must contact the instructor before class if unable to present or submit assignments on time for alternative arrangements.

Attendance/Participation:

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 25 points will be made from the student's final point count. Additionally, students are permitted one late arrival. After the first, each tardy will result in a deduction of 5 points from the final point count. If a student is later than 5 minutes into the start of class time, it will be counted as tardy.

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 (available in instructor's office by appointment)
• A solid background preferably in grey, white, black, or blue