An End Of Term Student Evaluation

At first glance, one would not expect the Technology Center to provide a place of study for some of the most creative students at USI: the art and theatre majors. The cold, hard concrete building does not seem to assist in providing any type of creative inspiration for aspiring artists. The name alone seems to imply that the building is used to train computer engineers; this is far from the truth. As an art major, the basement of this building has unwillingly become known as a second home to me. The systematic bustle of art students booking it to their next class with portfolios and art boxes in hand is a familiar sight to me. However, as I looked down the hall from my bench, I saw a completely different type of artist; I saw theatre artists.

Seattle Prep's Theatre Arts Program gives students a wide variety of opportunities in the performance and production of live theatre. Students are involved in all aspects of creating theatre both on stage and behind the scenes as performers, directors, designers, builders and crew-members. They work with theatre professionals who teach them skills while inspiring them to strive for artistic excellence.

Throughout this quarter, I noticed some improvements. I learned how to manage my time in doing my assignments and making sure I check all my grammatical and formatting errors before I submit them. By doing the assignments, I’ve improved on applying the feedback I get in my assignments and providing honest feedback to others. However, the skill I believe that helped me the most is writing in a business style and format.

Objective: Students will exhibit their understanding of what a dramaturg does by creating and sharing research done on a Television program.

As a current college student heading into my final year, I believe I would have some knowledge on this subject. A student will need many things to graduate college, most come from within yourself. But these things you can go and purchase at your local mall or shopping center or find around your home or hometown. First, you WILL need a laptop and not a desktop computer. Taking all of work with you is one a students greatest tools. Whether your in a study group or typing notes in class, a laptop is one of the most essential items for a student. Also, make sure your computer has Wi-Fi. It is the age of technology and almost every Professor is going digital. You will need to be able to write, print or submit a paper on the fly and laptop is the

Since 2010 I have lead the theatre and filmmaking programs at Seattle Preparatory School. My work in schools includes developing arts standards, committees work on staff policies and technology, and have lead student service and leadership trips around the word. In 2008 I was honored with the Outstanding Service Award for my conintued work in arts

For my capstone project I decided to create something that I have never done before. Fiona, Nadia, and myself had an idea to write a funny play script. A few weeks ago, the three of us sit together and had a conversation which lead us to such an idea. We were talking and sharing some of our experiences which related to creativity and art that we had before. Theatrical show or drama was not something new for both Nadia and Fiona, but it was completely new for me. However, with almost no experience in this field of art. I felt like this could be the challenge that I need to do for my capstone project; I have to step out of my comfort zone and expand my creativity as I challenge myself with this task.

For the past eleven years, I have been involved with an after-school theatre program called Drama Kids of Nassau County. From the beginning, I loved acting because it allowed me to be creative. My favorite acting activity is improvisation. Often, my teacher will provide information, such as a line of dialogue or a prop, and I must act out a scene using the information. In these activities, I use my imagination to create a new world and become someone else. I have received not only pleasure from acting, but also self confidence and public speaking

The NSW Drama Syllabus also states, “the study of drama engages and challenges students to maximise their individual abilities through imaginative, dramatic experiences created in cooperation with others”. In this topic I will explain why drama is not only important for the curriculum, but why it should be incorporated into all key learning areas and teaching practices. My research states that drama is natural to how children learn, I say this as I think back to my employment experience watching toddlers engage in play. The

This is the first class I have taken in a classroom setting since returning to college after dropping out five years ago to attend culinary school and become a pastry chef. When I decided to return to school I was also working full time to support myself so online classes were the best option for me, and also for my dyslexia it allowed me to learn in a way that worked best for me. I was very nervous in taking this class face to face but what I learned is I had no reason to be. I enjoyed coming to class and learning about different cultures through the group pretentions instead of just being lectured at for entire class time. In this class we also had to get out of our comfort zone and attend a cultural event because the

What motivates students in an art classroom? Students undoubtedly would rather “do” than “listen”. Is what students “listen to” and “do” in art classrooms really preparing them for the future? How can we create learning experiences that help our students see that the skills they learn in art will be useful in the real world? Authentic learning is a concept that focuses on “real-world, complex problems and their solutions, using role-playing exercises, problem-based activities, case studies, (etcetera)… Going beyond content, authentic learning intentionally brings into play multiple disciplines, multiple perspectives, ways of working, habits of mind, and community” (Lombardi, 2007, p.2-3). These learning environments have some type of ‘real world’ application. This research explores how authentic learning principles in an art lesson affect student perceptions of the relevance of art.

Art education has many intangible benefits. Through the arts students learn how to express their thoughts and feelings about their personal and community identity. Students are encouraged to utilize creative problem solving though the design and implementation of new ideas. Students learn perseverance and mental fortitude through reflection and critique (Ulbricht, 2002). While art advocates understand these intangibles, the general public often needs to see tangible outcomes.

The arts can a allow student to express themselves better than math or science. To watch a child completely engaged in an arts experience is to recognize that the brain is on, driven by the aesthetic and emotional imperative to make meaning, to say something, to represent what matters (Booth et al). Self-expression is crucial for the development of students identity. When students feel like they can openly express themselves, they can begin to explore their interests and strengths (“Self-Expression through Art”). Art as a subject leads students to

In these particular performing arts programs students adapted skills of leadership, responsibility, team-work, confidence, and self-awareness. These building blocks are useful in everyday classroom activities and assignments because being confident in one’s abilities, recognizing and taking personal responsibility on grades, and being a leader who’s able to work with a team exemplifies the qualities of an excellent student who is self-driven.At-risk students who take art significantly more likely to stay in school and ultimately get college degrees.

In schools across America, teachers are tirelessly brainstorming ways in which to engage students in the learning process, while at the same time teaching the necessary information that is presented in the Common Core State Standards. Although, there are many strategies that could be used to teach this information, the implementation of drama in the classroom will not only keep students engaged and meet the standards, but will also teach students to think critically, make connections and truly comprehend what they learn in the classroom. By integrating drama into the classroom, teachers give students the opportunity to explore and be creative.