Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the BFA programs in the Theater Department at Cornish College of the Arts are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes:

Development of a personal aesthetic as a creative artist, grounded in a solid knowledge of the history and current practices of the art form, and the ability to articulate it
Self-knowledge and self-awareness — of your strengths, your habitual patterns, and the areas in which you still need further development
Physical and vocal strength, flexibility, and the ability to fully embody your creative/acting choices
The ability to convincingly live in imaginary circumstances, conveying to the audience a sense of emotional truth
Focused, concentrated, and active listening, and the ability to give and take from your fellow performers
A strong, consistent work ethic and a clear understanding of professional ethics and decorum
A variety of skills in your “toolbox” of techniques that ground you in a variety of artistic situations
Understanding of subtext and the importance of discovering the contradictions and opposites within your character
Understanding of the parameters of the production process and how to operate productively within them
Respect for the work of the ensemble and all collaborating artists
The ability to use your research and critical thinking skills to deepen the quality of your artistic work
The ability to work well with diverse ensembles in a range of styles and for diverse goals