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Theatre Arts SIP Grades Criteria-revised Spring '05

All of the components of the S.I.P. - initial proposals, outlines, drafts, revisions, the thoroughness of research, the process of a performance SIP, the performance itself, the evaluation from an internship supervisor, etc. as well the final written SIP - will be considered in the final grade of Pass, Honors, and No Credit. A reminder that a grade of Honors is a truly distinctive and unusual achievement. What follows are merely some guidelines for SIP grades. In the final analysis, there is and cannot be specific criteria for SIP grades as each individual Sip must be evaluated individually. However, it must be judged by the theatre arts faculty to be of superior, not just "very good" quality.

FOR A GRADE OF PASS:

- It is assumed that you have followed and completed all requirements that you have outlined with your advisor with conscientiousness and credibility.
- In all SIPs, the writing was clear, effective, and informative, in addition to be being free from typos, errors in syntax, grammar, etc. All aspects of the written SIP, including bibliography, citation, pagination, follow MLA style.
- The entire SIP process and product reflects strong organization in every aspect.
- If it was a performance SIP, the presentation and delivery aspects were effective in communicating your ideas to you audience. The process of rehearsal was also clear, organized, and not "last minute" in regard to any aspect whether it be writing, directing actors, technical or design, etc.
- If it was a research SIP, your research was thorough, using a variety of different sources (books, journals, the net, live interviews) including the most recent scholarship available. You have included all sources your advisor suggested.
- If it was an internship SIP, you have interviewed some of your peers and supervisors to include in your bibliography. You will also arrange for a confidential letter of evaluation to be sent to your SIP advisor upon the completion of your SIP. And even if it was an internship SIP, there was an intellectual component to your project: (e.g., researching minority casting while working at a casting office) .It is NOT enough to simply report on "what you did" as an intern at a theatre. That is a Career Development project (appropriate for freshman or sophomore summer), not a SIP.
- All SIP students are required to keep a journal and will include selections in their written SIP.
- ALL deadlines were met promptly. The slightest delay (even an extra 15 minutes in submitting an outline or bibliography, failure to appear for a SIP conference, etc) are grounds for a grade of NO CREDIT from the SIP advisor.

FOR A GRADE OF HONORS:

- Your SIP in all aspects was exceptional: preparatory research, outlines, meeting deadlines, your performance, written SIP, etc. Every aspect was well researched, thoroughly supported, thoughtful, creative, and punctual. You went way beyond what your advisor saw on your outline. Everything in the entire process reflects an extraordinary degree of commitment and polish.
- There was a component of originality in your research, performance, or internship. You did something that few students have done in the past, or you did it in a new way that has not been accomplished before. Your SIP will make a difference in helping other students considering a SIP in a like area.
- Your initiative in the entire SIP process was exemplary. You did not wait for suggestions for improvement or daily guidance from your SIP advisor. Without overstepping your bounds, (given your particular circumstances), your SIP was truly an individualized study.
- There was a penetrating, complex, and honest insight in your SIP conclusion and reflection that goes much farther than a "thoughtful response as to why or why this wasn't a capstone experience for you in the liberal arts." Such insight takes into account integration of your SIP, your course work, your artistic projects, your leadership experiences, your Study Abroad and anything else as well as your growth as a student, an artist, and a person.
- *IF a Theatre Arts SIP is considered for Honors, in most cases, the SIP Advisor may ask for an
opinion from another faculty reader on the completed SIP. Often the outside reader will be from another academic department. In all cases, the outside reader will remain anonymous.

*Adopted by the Theatre Arts faculty Spring, 2002.