Department of Theatre Arts CSU Dominguez Hills

Contact Information:
Peter Rodney, Chair
Tel: (310) 243-3340
Fax: (310) 217-6974
Email: prodney@dhvx10.csudh.edu


EXIT COMPETENCIES FOR THEATRE MAJORS
(not what you are teaching, but what your students are learning)

1. Develop intra- and inter-personal skills through involvement in group processes:

a.Cooperation: Develop the ability to compromise, ask appropriate questions and take direction non-defensively.

b.Socialization: Learn the value of interaction, be able to empathize and give supportive feedback, and gain tolerance for diversity.

c.Creativity: Be able to express oneself through an art form (e.g., design, perform, direct), and develop skill in problem solving.

d.Discipline: Adhere to rehearsal schedules and meet all deadlines.

2. Develop play production skills through participation in a public performance either as an actor, director, designer, or technician.

a.Insight: Gain awareness of the intricacies of human behavior by analyzing characterization.

3. Become familiar with historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, including works of leading playwrights, actors, directors and designers, both past and present.

a.Be able to synthesize historical trends into clear interpretations of important plays.

b.Explain the interplay of literature, art, philosophy, and performing arts in theatre history.

4. Interpret the significance of theatre as a cultural expression in African, European, American and Asian/Pacific countries.

a.Recognize the contributions of other cultures.

b.Gain tolerance for those of different backgrounds.

c.Appreciate the value of culture as a source of personal enrichment.

d.Become aware of the possibility for enriching society through extending cultural opportunities to others.

5. Appreciate the social function of world theatre in rituals, myths, ceremonies, and drama.
   
   
6. Make informed assessments of quality works of theatre.

a.Attendance, staged readings, discussion, critiques, etc.

7. 7.Analyze and evaluate contemporary thinking about theatre and related arts.

a.Understand the work of major dramatists in America in the last 25 years.

8. Develop improved communication skills.

a.Demonstrate competence in using language through written skills, e.g., playwrighting, term papers, etc.

b.Demonstrate competency in oral language through verbal and non-verbal skills, e.g., speech presentations, forensics competitions, acting, directing, etc.

9. Leadership/organizational skills

a.Be able to conceptualize an artistic vision.

b.Be able to communicate an artistic concept to others.

c.Be able to function as head of a production crew in which a concept is verbalized to peers or faculty directors.

10. Research/clinical thinking skills

a.Demonstrate research skills applicable to history of theatre and design technology.

b.Demonstrate computer competency capable of handling e-mail, accessing the internet, and using CD Roms.

c.Show critical thinking in being able to synthesize research.

d.Conduct independent study and be able to assess and evaluate results.