Teacher Certification Requirements, Aug. 18- 24, 2008

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FOR PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM : Certification Requirements: Students interested in level certification must hold a bachelor’s degree or the professional equivalent as determined by the faculty.  Students are expected to attend two summer intensive sessions for a total of 8 credits, and complete an independent project approved by the instructors for an additional 1 credit, bringing the total credits to 9 in order to receive the certificate.  The final project will be presented either at the conclusion of the second intensive attended, or at a separate date as arranged with the instructors.  Students must successfully complete all course requirements as outlined below within a three year period from the beginning of formal registration as a certificate candidate. Daily Log: Students must keep a daily log outlining the techniques introduced each day and their reactions, which will be submitted at the end of the course. A xerox of the log is acceptable.  This may also be submitted within 10 days of course completion with the final paper. Performance: Each student must participate as either and actor or director in the public presentation at the end of each institute. In addition, each student must act or direct a final monologue employing the techniques from the course. The script for the final monologue must be submitted with legible technique references written in the margins for the choices being executed. Teaching: Each student must prepare a one-hour lesson plan that gives an overview of the Michael Chekhov technique or certain aspects of it, with approval by faculty prior to teaching, and submit that lesson plan prior to the teaching assignment.    Feedback will be provided by faculty and peers. Final Paper:  At the conclusion of each intensive program or within 10 days of completion (Sept. 4th), each participant must submit a 5-7 page typed, double-spaced, standard font paper which summarizes the techniques gained, states reactions to both the techniques and the presentations, and proposes the participant’s plans for utilizing the techniques in the future. This paper may be emailed to William Kilroy <kilroy@usm.maine.edu> and Lisa Dalton  <chekhov@sbcglobal.net> or FAXED Att: Wil Kilroy to 207-780-5641, or copies mailed to Professor Wil Kilroy, Dept. of Theatre, University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME  04038 and Lisa Dalton at 6101 Iron Horse Dr. Ft. Worth, TX 76148 Thesis project may include acting, directing, or teaching. The project must utilize the techniques and information gained via the program and actively apply them to the chosen project.  Projects must receive preapproval from the faculty. Upon completion of the project, participants must submit a portfolio documenting the project which must include but is not limited to: daily journal entries for the duration of the project outlining process and progress; a 5-page summary paper of the insight gained as a result of the project and a short video documentary of the project, which should result in a 30 minute presentation.    ADDITIONAL NOTES ON THE PROJECT   The thesis project is designed to demonstrate that you as a candidate have a sufficiently thorough knowledge of the technique and are effective in communicating the positive and inspiring tools to your clients. We are interested not only in your understanding specific tools and teaching them, but also the high priority placed on How we work with people to cultivate "better human beings" through positive reinforcement and accurate self evaluation. The project is most often done on a class or production or combination of the two. The documentation usually includes written documents such as: For a Class that is the project: A paper outlining Goals of your project A journal you kept through the project A self assessment-"spy/flyback" of the whole project A syllabus A Grading Rubric Samples of student's written assignments such as Sketches of Imaginary Bodies, Samples of Script analysis, character studies Samples of any performance programs Feedback from students, fellow faculty, audiences Video Compilation: Class segments Interviews with students/cast- before, during, after  Clips of any performance demonstrating the work in action Any additional information you deem relevant.   For a production:  As above but specifically including a copy of the script with notations A graph of the composition of the play Rehearsal schedule Rehearsal journal revealing active use of the tools Any reviews or audience response Programs from shows Video Interviews with audience, cast, scenes in rehearsal-same scene in performance, could include entire play or highlights. Costume, light, set, PR designs revealing use of the tools for artistic unity Flybacks by the cast and by the candidate,etc. Including things that reveal personal growth of you and your students are of particular interest.  Including stumbling blocks and how you addressed them is also important. We will continue to support you in your development after you receive your certificate if you ask us and if it is at all possible. We want you to bring the work very powerfully into the world and will continue to support you. So including what you feel you yet need more of will help us with that. Additionally, if you have some things that you know you don't know well enough before your second session, please let us know before the workshop as we can begin to help clarify those things.