Course Level Objectives
Performing and Fine Arts
Communications Program / Speech and Theatre Program
Course
Objectives
Assessment/Artifacts
SPEE 200
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the field
of communication, the different areas of
study that comprise the field, and the
vocational pursuits in which
communication majors can specialize.
2. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of
basic theories of communication processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental
principles of effective communication in
different communication contexts, in
particular, interpersonal and public
contexts, group contexts, organizational
contexts, and mass communication
contexts.
4. The student will acquire facility in a
variety of communication skills
Use a variety of formal and informal
assessments aimed at meeting program
goals and positive student learning
including exams, class discussion, small
group discussion, peer review, outlines
and individual and group presentations.
SPEE 201
1. To rehearse and portray a character in a
play or musical staged by the FSU Theatre
Company/University Theatre.
Hours = Number of hours recorded and
verified on the record sheet.
Workshops = Number of workshops
attended during the class period.
2. To work on the construction and / or
running crew of a play or musical staged
by the FSU Theatre Company/University
Theatre.
3. To learn the steps necessary to be an
integral part of and to evaluate the
effectiveness of a production team.
SPEE 212
1. Explain how speech is produced in the
body.
2. Describe an effective career speaking
voice.
3. Lead the class in a physical and vocal
warm-up.
4. Differentiate between career speech and
conversational speech.
5. Use effective voice and diction in common
communicative contexts.
6. Pronounce correctly commonly used
words.
7. Use appropriate nonverbal communication.
The Raven
“V for Vendetta”
Mid Term
G & S Patter
Children’s Story
Shakespeare or other Classical Sonnet
Oral Interpretation
60 second Radio Commercial
News Reporter - Group
Monologue/ Persuasive
8. Use a standard dialect of English (career
speech) in appropriate situations.
9. To develop a base knowledge of current
texts and materials appropriate for speech
communication.
10. To relate, appreciate, and apply the
elements of communication.
11. To demonstrate knowledge of the subject
matter through practice, testing, and giving
speeches.
12. To understand the barriers that impact and
impede clear communication.
SPEE 225
1. Develop a consistent set of rationales for
using presentation technologies
2. Describe presentational problems and their
potential solutions in terms of the
processes of communication and learning
Student will be evaluated based upon
their performance and effort on all class
presentations and papers. Written
speeches will be graded according to
criteria established in class handouts.
3. Discuss presentational situations in
terms of methods and media that would
be most appropriate for different types
of learners and objectives
4. Describe the physical characteristics,
advantages, limitations, and presentational
applications of the most commonly used
presentation technologies
5. Understand and be able to create the basic
components of a well-organized
presentation
6. Learn how to use a variety of presentation
technologies effectively (PowerPoint,
Web, handouts, posterboard displays,
props, handouts, etc).
SPEE 311
1. Develop basic proficiency in the physical
and vocal skills necessary for the
meaningful communication of literature;
2. Attain reasonable understanding of the
logical and emotional meaning of literature
by means of written analyses;
3. Broaden the scope of contact with
significant ideas in literature through
analysis, performance, criticism, and class
discussion; and
4. Develop critical skills in evaluating both
the written worth and artistic performance
of literature by means of written and oral
critiques.
1. Oral presentations.
2. Readings and Analyses.
3. Final program.
4. Quizzes and Exams.
5. Daily work/Participation.
6. Optional points for homework, etc.
7. Potential research papers.
SPEE350
1. Gained an ability to write advanced Speech of Introduction
speeches for themselves and others in a Product Proposal Speech
variety of styles.
Campaign Speech
Motivational Speech
2. Demonstrated an understanding of
Weekly Reading Quizzes
audience analysis, research, writing, and
revision in the speechwriting process.
3. Gained an appreciation for the role and
power of strategic language in their
personal, professional, and political lives.
4. Learned about the history of and current
trends in speechmaking in America.
5. Gained an ability to critically examine the
speeches of others.
SPEE 390
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
diversity of theoretical approaches towards
the study of communication.
2. Be able to compare and contrast different
theoretical approaches in terms of the
following attributes:
(a) the view of communication
embraced by different theoretical
perspectives
(b) the assumptions about the
individual and society which
undergird each theoretical
perspective
(c) the types of research questions
which can be studied within each
theoretical perspective
(d) the types of research
methodologies commonly utilized
within different theoretical
perspectives
3. Categorize specific research papers within
a general theoretical perspective.
4. Learn and use some of the resources
available on-line to do communication
research.
5. Write papers which analyze theories
according to given criteria.
Two paper assignments
Read the article/book and then write a
review of the manuscript
Class discussion
Exams
SPEE 430
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the
nature of intercultural communication
including the following:
a. verbal and nonverbal
communication across cultures
b. persuasion and pragmatics across
cultures
c. code usage and language
preferences
d. intercultural social episodes
2. Demonstrate and be able to apply
principles of effective intercultural
communication such as:
a. BASICS of Intercultural
Competence
b. Description, interpretation and
evaluation
c. Ethics of intercultural competence
Use a variety of formal and informal
assessments aimed at meeting program
goals and positive student learning
including exams, papers, presentations,
group research and peer review.
THEA
203
1. Critically analyze, critique, and construct
meaning from informal and formal theatre.
2. Trace, generally, the evolution of theater
from its earliest beginnings to the modern
stage.
3. Gain an understanding of theatre as both
an art and a craft by studying the roles of
the practitioners including actors,
designers, directors, and playwrights.
4. Distinguish between several theatrical
styles and the several dramatic genres and
to relate dramatic content to theatrical
production.
5. Conceptualize theatrical productions as a
whole, integrating its several components
in artistic interpretations.
6. Understand and appreciate the several
roles and responsibilities of the production
staff.
7. Relate and appreciate theatrical
productions as social, political, economic
and cultural institutions.
Production Experience
THEA
221
A. Develop a greater appreciation of the art
of the theatre.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
They will experience theatre
through the study of history,
writing and acting their own
script produced in the style of
Quizzes
Midterm
Production Analysis
Final Exam
Class Assignments
Greek Group presentation Mid
Term
Quizzes
Essays on four (4) plays
Final Creative Project
the ancient Greeks.
B. To help students to understand how the
theatre both reflects and is influenced by the
society and
period in which it occurs.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
By discussion of the topics;
love, lust, greed, power,
personal destiny from ancient
plays comparing similar themes
today.
C. Describe the basic concepts of theatre
with an understanding of its basic elements
and special qualities
1. Method to accomplish goal:
Offer an opportunity to creatively
develop a scaled model of ancient
theatre such as masks,
amphitheatre, costumes, etc.
D. Describe the role and importance of the
audience and critical perspective.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
Class discussion of the 4 plays
read and viewed.
E. Analyze the production qualities and
performances in plays seen and studied.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
Class discussion of the 4 plays
read and viewed.
F. Describe the effects of social, cultural,
economic, political and philosophical
events on theatre development.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
2. Class discussion throughout
lectures.
G. Identify significant names, dates, terms,
and events studied.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
6 Quizzes
H. Discuss production techniques, plays,
playwrights, theatre buildings, acting styles,
and audiences.
1. Method to accomplish goal:
Class discussion and quizzes.
I. Identify and discuss themes as well as the
dramatic structural elements of plays
studied.
1. Method to accomplish goal: Class
discussion of the 6 plays read and viewed.
THEA306
A. Have flexibility in voice and body
B. Score and interpret a scene
C. Utilize ‘career speech’
D. Apply improved scene study skills to
developing a character
E. Eliminate common vocal and physical
habits for ‘stage presence’
F. Create an entire scene with blocking,
character, stage business, etc.
G. Understand and apply basic
fundamental skills of various acting
techniques.
H. Strengthen concentration. Expand
imaginations. Increase awareness and
physical coordination.
I. Focus attention outside self. Create
and sustain 'contact' with fellow actors.
J. Learn to play objectives/actions
THEA
337
1. Recognize the primary types of
performance spaces, their characteristics,
parts and machinery.
2. Understand the members of the production
team and the timeline and development of
a production- the realm in which technical
theatre exist.
3. Develop a working knowledge of the tools,
hardware and materials utilized in scenic
construction.
4. Explain the basic principles in electrical
and lighting theory.
5. Be able to work independently and in
groups on assigned tasks.
6. Understand the functions, construction,
and implementation of the scenery and
lighting designs in education and industry,
for the stage.
7. Utilize the elements and principles of
design and color theory through practical
application.
Quizzes/tests
Oral
Presentations/scenes/monologues
Research paper
Journal
Observation Project
Peer Critique
Final Exam
Exams on text and handouts
(Midterm and Final), one play
production analysis, shop and
class attendance daily grade
(unexcused absences will yield a
“0” for that day) flat project,
scenic painting project, knot
quiz, and final project and
drafting paper work.
8. Operate the basic tools and materials used
in the execution of various types of
designs.
9. Produce theatre technical drawings and
their standards including execution of
sample drawings of these types by hand.
10. Understand the relationship of the
designers and the assorted crews that work
under them as part of a team effort
to
create a production which is an artistic
expression composed of many separate
parts, which succeed in creating a product
which is different and greater than the sum
of their individual parts.
11. Observe and analyze 2 live stage
productions for their use, application and
effectiveness of all technical elements and
to gain an increased appreciation of the
elements of technical theatre and how
they’re integrated into a production.
THEA360 To gain an understanding of improvisation as a
learning tool.
To understand creative arts, movement, and to
develop a base knowledge of current texts and
materials appropriate for theatre for young people.
To relate, appreciate, and apply theatrical
productions and improvisations as learning
tools.
To demonstrate knowledge of the subject and
develop a variety of instructional strategies with
practice, testing, and making unit plans.
To understand the individual elements of drama
having impact on the learning process.
To critically appraise and construct meaning from
informal and formal theatre and understand the
creative processes in both.
To understand and apply the peer critiquing
process as an essential part of the learning process.
To conceptualize theatrical productions as a whole,
integrating various components into artistic
interpretations that include using technology for
research, production, and enhancement.
To enhance leadership by developing creativity,
confidence, and understanding of cultural
differences with dramatic activities.
To develop attentiveness and sensitivity with
students with classroom participation.
To understand the process of adapting to
space/location limitations and how that alters
theatrical interpretation
Scenes, Company Participation,
Critical Evaluations, Peer
Evaluations, Class Participation,
Lab Hours
THEA
402
To conceptualize that interpretation by application
and adaptation as an ensemble in a collaborative
venture.
To sharpen interpersonal skills with in class
activities.
A. Have flexibility in voice and body, increased
awareness of self and physical coordination.
B. Be able to score and interpret a scene utilizing
the process of script analysis.
Quizzes/tests
Oral
presentations/scenes/monologues
Research paper
C. Apply improved scene study skills to
developing a character in a specific historical
period.
Journal
D. Eliminate common vocal and physical habits for
‘stage presence’
Peer Critique
E. Create an entire scene with blocking, character,
stage business, etc. within a specific historical
period.
Observation Project
Final Exam
F. Understand and apply the basic fundamental
skills of various acting techniques.
G. Create and sustain 'contact' with fellow actors.
Learn how to play objectives and accomplish
specific goals.
H. Interpret literature from a performance view and
formalize literature into a visual and oral form.
K. Repeat processes and develop permanence in
performance.
THEA
420
A. Trace generally, the evolution of AfricanAmerican Theatre.
B. Critically analyze, critique and construct
meaning from classic and modern AfricanAmerican plays.
C. Distinguish between several theatrical
styles and several dramatic genres.
D. Relate dramatic works to the social,
political and cultural environments in
which they were created.
Participation/scenes/critiques
term exam
Theatre hours (30 hrs.)
Final Exam
Mid-
COMM
210
1. To generally trace the evolution of mass
communication from it earliest beginnings
to the modern age.
Discussions
2. To understand and appreciate the roles and
responsibilities of two mass media, i.e., the
press, business.
Panel discussions
Student Presentations
View, review, and analysis
3. To distinguish among several media forms
and relate them to several media content.
4. To compare the mass media of various
times and various societies.
COMM
330
COMM
350
1. To develop an understanding of how to
write for public relations and mass media
with an emphasis on writing that is
accurate, complete, organized, clear and on
deadline.
2. To develop an understanding of the basics
of editing.
3. To develop an understanding of how to use
appropriate style.
4. To have an understanding of how to write
for different media.
5. To have an understanding in developing a
concrete writing skills.
6. To have an understanding of the
differences between writing for the media
and other forms of writing
7. To give students the opportunity to
discover various jobs possibilities for
media writers.
Student Presentations
1. Distinguish between the philosophies and
principles of management.
2. Identify local and national entities used to
distribute information and entertainment
programming to mass audiences.
3. Explain the role of the manager and its
relationship to the accomplishment of
organizational goals.
4. Identify management activities involved in
managing personnel, programming,
marketing, sales, finance, engineering and
law.
Case Studies
Class Discussion
Research project
Writing Projects (advertising copy,
public relations, script, news/ magazine
article)
Research Papers
Class Discussion
Panel Discussion
Student Presentations
View/Review/Analysis
COMM
370
COMM
385
1. To generally trace the evolution of mass
communication from it earliest beginnings
to the modern age.
2. To understand and appreciate the roles and
responsibilities of two mass media, i.e., the
press, business.
3. To distinguish among several media forms
and relate them to several media content.
4. To compare the mass media of various
times and various societies.
Quizzes
Exams
Class Presentation
Practicum / Daily Log
1. To develop an understanding and Research Paper
awareness of the total process of
Weekly Assignments
communication.
2. To build critical thinking skills that will Exam
help students analyze the larger role of Class Discussion
global communication
3. To better understand International
communication in the information age.
COMM
410
1. To demonstrate an understanding of the
subject matter, how it is related to other
disciplines, and to their lives.
2. To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the
content that the facilitator plans to teach.
3. To gain practical learning experience.
4. To bridge the gap between the academic
and professional worlds.
Class Discussion
Video viewing and analysis
Student Presentations
Exam