Department of Fine and Performing Arts Annual Report 2009-2010

The arts are alive in the DFPA at Bowie State! Greetings from the DFPA. Thisacademic year has been phenomenal and filled with great success. As you will see in thisreport, the department has initiated new programs, courses and curricular changes andadded better resources and technology for our students and faulty. The DFPA is alsoexcited about the groundbreaking for the forthcoming fine and performing arts building.This ceremony was attended by faculty, students, guests and dignitaries including theHonorable Governor Martin O’ Malley and our very own President Mickey L. Burnim.We are also proud of our new initiatives in the DFPA including a proposal submission tothe USM Board of Regents and MHECC for a new BS major in Visual Communication& Digital Media Arts (VCDMA), a new minor in Visual Culture and Museum Studies,and one in Dance (Theatre Arts) and several new courses in fashion design, 3D animationand modeling and self-promotion and marketing in the arts. This course is actually beingtaught by award-wining musician Marcus Johnson of Three Keys Music.The DFPA also celebrated our third annual Spring Arts Festival in which students andfaculty showcased their talents through art exhibitions, performances, dance workshops,lectures, screenings and more. Most events were open and free to the public. This wasmost meaningful due to the loss of one of our dear students in VCDMA, Ms. MarissaThomas, who passed away last year. In fact the DFPA dedicated this year’s activities inher honor.DFPA alumnae and former MS. BSU, singer/performer, Ms. Tamara Wellons, gave amost wonderful performance as part of the Audiovision event; as did Bilal Salaam, BlessRoxwell and Jah-I-Witness. Jeff Henriquez also guided students though a special urbanand live painting workshop and left the DFPA with a beautiful mural based on AfrikaBambaataa, famed hip-hop innovator. We also hosted the VCDMA film festival,Portfolio Review and Music Business Seminar, guest performances and a special lecturefrom famed artist Sam Gilliam. The remarkable Symphony o f Soul, University Band andBSU Gospel Choir also performed. A special musical showcase of Three Mo’Divas,directed by Prof. Latonya Wrenn; and an uplifting performance by the University Choirwas also a treat.Our students and faculty have been recognized as well, and we look forward to morefrom them in the near future. Please take the time to learn more about theaccomplishments within the department and please assist me in congratulating the hardwork of students, faculty, staff and alumni. We look forward to years to come and moreand thank the entire Bulldog family for their continued support. The best is yet to come.Best RegardsClarence Knight, Jr., Ph.DChairpersonDepartment of Fine & Performing Arts

Message from the DFPA Chairperson Dr. Clarence Knight, Jr.

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTSA. Programs 3

B Personnel 6

C. Students 7

Enrollment 7

Graduation 8

Majors in Graduate School/Professional School 9

Majors Receiving Recognition 9

BSU Choirs Performance 9

D. Task Achievements 10

E. Departmental Retention Effortts 13

F Faculty Presentations 14

G. Faculty Publications 15

H. Faculty Grants/Contracts 15

I. Faculty Recognitions 16

J. Other Faculty Professional Activities 16

Workshops, Seminars, and Special Programs 19

Other Departmental Accomplishments 21

Fine & Performing Arts Faculty & Students

Participation 22

Department’s Representatives for Standing Committees 23

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NEW PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES:Some major revisions and ad-ditions have been made in the Department this past year.The Computer Graphics Con-centration has been changed its name to Visual Communica-tion &Digital Media Arts (VCDMA). This change was made to bring the program more in line with the industry Standards that are currently being used.

We have also submitted a new BS major in VCDMA, with concentrations in: Advertis-ing Design, Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media, Animation & Motion Graphics, Fashion Design and Digital Media Arts. This proposal will bepresented as new major to MHEC in 2009. This program has also enjoyed a substantial-increase in its population this past year.

This year we also proposed a new BS major in MUSIC EDUCA-TION, this too will be sent onto MHEC for review and approval. We have also initiated two new minors:1) Visual Culture & Museum Studies (Art/Computer Graph-ics) and 2) Acting Minor (The-atre Arts).All programs have attracted more majors and minors this past year.

The Theater Program has been solidified into the Theater Arts (BS) Degree program with two Concentra-tions: Acting and Directing and Musical Theater.

The Music Technology Con-centration added two impor-tant Adjuncts to its Faculty this year. Mr. David Cannon, who teaches the 400 level courses, is a product of The Grammy Board, as well asthe winner of several Gram-my’s for his work in the Indus-try as a producer and studio technician.

We also added Marcus John-son, a world-renowned musi-cian, who current music is currently listed on Billboard. Mr. Johnson, of Three Keys Music, has been teaching our ART 470 Self-Promotion& Marketing in the Arts course, originally developed/taught by Prof. Melchishua, that teaches fine arts majors, skills in business and market-ing.

This wealth of knowledge and experience offers anenhanced opportunity for our students seeking the Fine Arts Degree with a Concen-tration in MusicTechnology.

Several courses have been updated, revised, and/or added to our curriculum as new courses: ART200 African Art History, ART 270 Fashion Net-

work, ART 251 Pho-tography II (Advanced), ART295 Introduction to Textiles, ART 342 New Media: Public & Installation Art, ART 352 DigitalPhotography, ART 365 His-tory of Fashion, ART 367

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PART II: DEPARTMENT REPORTDEPARTMENT: Fine and Performing Arts CHAIR: Dr. Clarence E. Knight, Jr. DATE: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

AA PROGRAMS

Design History, ART 375 Sew-ing Studio,ART 380 Flat Pattern Design, ART 386 Fashion Draping, ART 390 Fashion Illustration, ART 394History of Animation (co-

taught and cross-listed in Communications, with

Dr. Pamela O’ Brien,Dept. of Communi-

cations) ART 321 Experimental

Painting & Digital Tex-

tiles, ART 408 Vi-

sual

Cul-ture

(Hip-hop Stud-

ies, Urban and Contem-

porary Art), ART 465 Computer

Aided-Design(CAD), ART 420 Paint-

ing Studio (Advanced), ART 470 Self-Promotion &

Marketing ART 496/497 3D Animation & Modeling I & II,

ART 486 Fashion Draping II. This is especially true inregards to ART and THEATER. In these cases, these courses were needed to make those majors more in tune with standards in the art, visual communication (design), and theatre industries.

PRESENTATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES:This has been an extremely busy year in the Department. The University Band has beenparticipating in numerous activities on campus, in the surrounding communities, and out of state. Amajor effort was made in its recruitment efforts this year appearing at a number of fes-tivals and recruitment semi-nars throughout the country and winning several first place awards. The UniversityChoir has been out of state this year, appearing in the All College Choir Festival in New York and New Jersey.The Gospel Choir has its usual busy schedule on and off campus. They also finished their first CD Project with rave reviews. Our special events such as: The Fine Arts Fes-tival, The Holiday Concerts, The Theatrical Presentations, and numerous other activi-ties were at banner levels this past year. The excitement that was generated as a result of the overwhelming exposure has added to the increase in enrollment we are presently enjoying.Computer Graphics (VCDMA)

partnered with FocusOnDe-sign, to hold a free portfolio review, business seminar and annual REALITY CHECK, for students in Art and Music to discuss careers in design, as well as the multimedia and the entertainment business.

NEW INITIATIVES: The Department plans to in-crease its efforts with recruit-ment and retentioninitiatives this new School Year. Our three major goals for the year are:1)Enhance existing Fine and Performing Arts programming to meet the current and future industry standards.2)Recruit and retain a larger number of Fine and Perform-ing Arts Majors.3)Improve Program and Con-centration Assessment.4)Improve Program and Con-centration Assessment, as well as develop concentrations into majors, as well as seek ac-creditation.5)Review of DFPA Strategic Plan, goals, objectives, strate-gies and benchmark indica-tors.The visual and performing arts will continue as a major, communications medium in the real world, and Bowie State University will not miss its chance to reassert it’s con-tributions. Add to this theobvious benefits of rounding out the curriculum as befits a “university,” and re-establish-ing Bowie State University as a center of learning, culture, research, and the arts, for not only Prince George’s 4

County, but for the State of Maryland.

Music Technology LaboratoryMusic Technology Lab support two classes the department presently offers the new cur-riculum in Music Technology. Students presently use the lab to support their projects in electronic music as well as other classes such as Music Theory, Music History, etc. The electronic music lab is equipped with state-of-the art peripherals to provide instruc-tion in electronic and comput-er-assisted music.Computer Graphics/VCDMA Digital Arts LabThe Computer Graphics/imag-ing Laboratory supports the Computer GraphicsConcentration and offers courses for humanities elec-tives and general electives for the university at large. The VCDMA program in the Depart-ment of Fine & Performing Arts, is committed and prepared to provide students with access to the latest in technology,equipment, art preparation materials and innovation. Cur-rently, there are (3) studios forpainting, printmaking, sculp-ture, ceramics, design and photography; (2) darkrooms and (1) state-of-the-art Apple digital media arts lab.

Students have access to the lat-est technology and equipment in, digital video production, visualeffects, lighting and digi-tal photography, green screen and backdrops. Students also

have access to research, print-ing, scanning and full internet access in the VCDMA digital arts lab, usually 6 to7 days of the week with evening and weekend lab access; as well as DVDs, materials, books, profes-sional and industry journals dedicated to art/design, visual communication, animation, media studies, etc. both in the lab and also in the undergradu-ate library. The DFPA provides 18-hour access to studios for design, digital imaging, draw-ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, traditional arts, crafts, and ceramics.

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14 Full-Time Faculty

ARTLang, Clayton MFA Assistant ProfessorMester, Clark E. MFA ProfessorLewis, Gina MFA Assistant ProfessorMelchishua, Tewodross MFA Assistant ProfessorWard, Robert Ph. D. Professor - Area Coordinator THEATERBartlett, Robert MA Theater Tech / LecturerCharlow, Renee MFA Assistant ProfessorDorsey, Jennifer MFA Assistant Professor Medford, Gail Ph.D. Professor, Area Coordinator Moffitt, Elliott MA Assistant Professor MUSICHolmes, Marymal D.M.A. Professor/Area CoordinatorKnight, Clarence Ed.D Professor / Department ChairPryor, Gilbert MA Assistant Professor/Tech Coord.Wright, Adolph M.M.Ed Instructor - Band Director

3 Part-Time FacultyMUSICHillsman, Joan Ph.D. Lecturer / Gospel Choir (1996 – 2009)Wrenn, Latonya Lecturer / PianoBennett, Billy Assistant Band Director

Matthew Allen Instructor / Electronic MusicDavid Cannon Instructor / Recording & ProductionJames Kerns Instructor / SaxDavid Marsh III Instructor / TubaThomas Newman Instructor / GuitarJanese Sampson Instructor / FluteBrian Semos Instructor / Vocal6ARTValerie Chisholm Instructor / Fashion (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)Marcus Johnson Instructor / Marketing (DFPA/VCDMA)George Tuggle Instructor / (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)Myron Smith Instructor / (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)

THEATEREvan Crump Theater Techni-cianDavid Hooker Theater Techni-cianThe department also employs specialist in art and music to assist our students in specific areas

12 Adjunct Faculty MUSIC

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B. PERSONNEL

Freshmen Sophomore Juniors Seniors Total 91 49 44 39 223

Freshmen

Sophmore

Junior

Senior

EnrollmentAnnualized Data – Fall 2008 –

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C. STUDENTS

GRADUATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – THEATER ARTS Melissa S. Wilson

Reginald K. BarringtonFelisha E. HarrisGedeon F. LongtchiRicardo A. MowattSamuel NimakoStephanie R. PowellLatoya C. RawlsStephanie L. RussellAtiya D. Sanders

Brooke A. SeldonJoann M. WalkerMontiono R. WhittedAntoine BellRaiona D. BaileyJoel N. ThomasJamal GillespieKevin BellCarmelo Rivera

Nicole TuckerBrahn JenkinsEthel BowlesDerris OwensJennifer CondeBryane BroadieAntwan Hannie

BACHELOR OF ARTS – FINE ARTS

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MAJORS RECEIVING RECOGNITIONLatin Honors:Cum Laude: Antoine BellAcademic Recognition

Bowie State University Choirs performance during the Academic YearBowie State University Choir Performances

Sep 24, 2008 Opening Convocation, Myers Auditorium

Nov 2008 Fall Music Seminar

Dec 6, 2008 Annual Holiday Concert – Beulah Peters Concert Hall

Feb 14, 2008 Spring Convocation – Samuel L. Myers, MLK Auditorium

March 29, 2009 Concert of Choirs – MLK Auditorium

Bowie State University Gospel Choi

Sept 24, 2008 Fall Convocation, MLK Auditorium

Nov 12, 2008 New Home Baptist Church

Nov 19, 2008 Gospel Choir Mid-Day Concert, Wiseman Center

Nov 19, 2008 Sociology Club Talent Show, CLT 102

Dec 2008 Sheila Miller, Computer Graphic (VCDMA), inducted as President, Alpha ChiHonor SocietyDec 3, 2008 Holiday Hollies, MLK Commons

Feb 14, 2009 Spring Convocation – Samuel L. Myers, MLK Auditorium

Feb 14, 2009 Gospel Extravaganza – CLT 102 – Black History Month

Feb 2009 Spring Convocation9

MAJORS IN GRADUATE SCHOOL/PROFESSIONAL

Provide High quality academic programs and support services.

Feb 18, 2009 Black History Month – US Environmental Protection Agency

April 18,2008 This is Gospel – Fine Arts Festival – MLK Commons

April 23-24, 2008 New York & New Jersey Gospel Choir Tour

May 2009 Samantha Key, Computer Graphic (VCDMA) student wins 1st place award fordesign for the Bowie State MARC Station Sector Plan Cover Design

April 2009 Steven Stephenson, Computer Graphic (VCDMA) student, wins for beststudent design portfolio, FocusOnDesign Reality Check & Portfolio Review(Spring 2009)

The Department has revised the concentration in Computer Graphics Art concentration program, curriculum and course offerings. The new pro-gram will be called Visual Com-munications & Digital Media Arts (VCDMA) and will includenew concentration areas in Ad-vertising Design, Animation & Motion Graphics, Digital Cine-ma & Time-Based Media, Fash-ion Design and Digital Media Arts. It will first be offered as tracks in these areas (except for Fashion Design) until final approval from MHEC. We also initiated new minor programs for Theatre Arts in Dance, Acting & Directing and in Art/Computer Graphics in Visual

Culture & Museum Studies, both approved in 2008-9. These changes were neces-sary to make the program more marketable and pro-vide the students with the necessary skills for indus-try employment. We have also made some significant revisions to the Theater Arts Degree Program. One signifi-cant change was adding the Musical Theater Concentra-tion to that Degree Program. This will enable the students to acquire more concentrat-ed experiences in Theater.

Goal I

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D 2003 - 20004 TASK ACHIEVEMENTS

Goal II

Improve student recruit-ment, retention, and gradu-ation rates.Recruitment

The Department has a very ag-gressive recruitment program. Students are activelyrecruited through:1) Our performing arts programs that includes: the Band program, the Concert and Gospel Choir, and the Theater Program.

2) Performances, exhibitions and lectures by our talented faculty

3) Master classes and other presentations presented by our faculty members at High Schools and Community Colleges.

4) Our association and active participation in community arts organizations and groups.

5) The annual VCDMA Reality Check and Portfolio Review;a business and career seminar for students

6) Visiting artist/designer, filmmaker,

musician lectures, workshopsscreenings and performances for students

7) BSU Open House (we received an overwhelming response).

8) Student and faculty presen-tations as artist and presenters at conferences, shows, and other formal and informal gatherings.

9) Curators and adjudicators at art exhibitions and music festivals.

10) Distribution of Depart-mental Flyers and brochures through a variety ofvenues and procedures.

11) Articulation agreement was developed between DFPA/BSU and The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in the areas of Computer Graphics(VCDMA).

12) Website, and promotional DVD, and other social online media.

13) Involvement and member-ship in organizations such as Black Artists of DC,The National Alliance of Artists from HBCU’s (NAAHBCU),FocusOnDesign, AIGA and others.

The Department maintains, and constantly, revises its Re-tention Plan. (see plan)Our efforts have yielded larger graduation rates each year.

Summers Fellows grantsthat involves creative art/design, animation, research in fashion design, as well as digital art, and installation art projects with students in Art & Computer GraphicsArt -VCDMA, and students from other areas such as Communications). These grants were awards to profes-sors Tewodross Melchishua and Gina Lewis, with afocus on improving student recruitment and retention, through professionalexperience.

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Goal III

Goal IV

Enhance the accessibility to and management of informa-tion technology andresources.The Department has two out-standing programs in informa-tion technology:Computer Graphics Art (VCD-MA) and Music Technology. These programsprovide training that will en-able our students to compete in a variety of fields once

completed. We are also up-grading our facilities in terms of equipment, hardwareand software in the digital media and music technology areas.

Enhance Teacher Educa-tion

The Department has developed and presented proposal for a new BS degree programs in Music Education. We are cur-rently developing (or reviving) the Art Education major, also as a BS degree. It would eventu-ally start as an undergraduateprogram, and lead to a fast-track graduate program that consists of a Masters Art inteaching in the areas of Visual Communication (Computer

Graphics) and StudioArt. Once approved, this depart-ment will be a leader in prepar-ing students to teach in Art and Music. We are anticipating that there may be some challenges in the Art Education program, so we encouraging our students either into the MastersProgram, and/or a certification program with their degree. This would be a result of a partner-ship with the School of Education and MAT Program.Professional Development:Several faculty members are tak-ing additional software training; are enrolled in

doctoral programs in various arts and education disciplines.

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Goal V

Promote effective and ef-ficient use of institutional resources.

This Department has always adhered to this goal. It serves the greater Universityand Community with Art Shows, Concerts, Theatrical Productions, and many otheractivities utilizing very little resources. We also utilize students in Computer Graph-ics Art with design, marketing and other art related projects for the Department, College of Arts & Sciences and University as a whole.

E. DEPARTMEN-TAL RETENTION EFFORTSThe provisions provided herein will constitute our Departmental Retention Plan for this School Year. ThisPlan will be reviewed an-nually and modified where necessary.

DEPARTMENTAL PLAN1. The Department will pro-vide an updated copy of the Advisor/Advisee assignments to each facultymember in the Department.2. Schedule faculty cover-age of registration during all registration periods.3. Advisor will maintain stu-

dent profiles that will include academic and non-academic obligations.Factor in the following items:a) Work obligationsb) Family commitmentsc) Other school related ac-tivities such as clubs, sports, fraternities and sororities,other social activities.4. Establish a referral system with support service offices that may be used to assist our students with special problems they may en-counter. Such referrals may include:〈 Counseling〈 Financial aide〈 Work study〈 Scholarship assistance〈 Internships/Apprentice-ships〈 Special populations〈 Other5. Follow up on all referrals6. Promote cohesiveness through staging Faculty/Stu-dent activities such as:〈 Creative workshops〈 Informal and formal social gatherings〈 Field trips〈 Trips to conferences, shows, productions, galler-ies, etc.7. Arrange for the students to represent the Department as artist, presenters, and performers.8. Have mandatory sched-uled conferences with all advisees between the 6th and 8th week eachsemester. Develop prog-ress report form that will

be presented to the Advisor at the scheduledconference. Place this re-quirement in all major class syllabi.9. Have copies of mid-semester grades forwarded to the Department. To

schedule follow-upcon-ferences with advisee immediately following mid-semester if necessary.

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Ms. R. Charlow Performed Native Son at The American Century Virginia Spring 2009

Mr. Robert Bartlett Theater & At Bowie State University Bowie, MD May 6, 2009

Dr. C. Knight Congressional Black Caucus – Phoenix Annual Awards Dinner Washington, DC Sep 27, 2008 Dr. Clarence Knight 12th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts Washington, DC Spring 2009 Dr. Clarence Knight Jazz at Five – Masonic Society Bowie, MD March 22, 2009 Tewodross Melchishua Exhibiting Artist, National Library Week, Bowie, MD Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University April-August 2009 Tewodross Melchishua Exhibiting Filmmaker, FLIK International Movie Summer 2008 Festival & Interactive Art Exhibition, National Harbor, MD Art Whino, The National Harbor, National Harbor, MD (2008). Tewodross Melchishua Lecture on Hip-Hop and The Mis-education of the Negro, to classes in the Dept. of English & Modern Languages Bowie, MD March 2009 Bowie State University

Tewodross Melchishua Lecture on motion graphics to classes in the Dept. of Communications, Bowie State University Bowie, MD Nov 2008 Tewodross Melchishua Guest hip-hop artists Labtekwon and Bless Roxwell, gave pre-sentation on hip-hop to students in ART 408 course and invited guests Bowie, MD 2008-2009

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F. FACULTY PRESENTATIONS

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Tewodross Melchishua Lecturer/Panelist, The 2008 National Organization of Minority Architects Annual Conference,EVOLVE: Expanding Our Horizons, Washington,DC; Topic: “No Community Left Behind” - TheEducation, Design, Technology and Access for Students of Color.Washington, DC Fall 2008

TewodrossMelchishua Curator and featured artist, M3: MC’s, MICS andMetaphors Exhibition (hip-hop and urban art) TheFlashpoint Gallery Washington, DCSummer 2009

TewodrossMelchishuaTechnology of the Future in Education: Wiki text bloggingon film? (part of SchoolDocs), TheSilverDocs Film Festival, The American Film Institute,The AFI Silver TheatreSilver Spring Summer 2009

H. FACULTY GRANTS/CONTRACTS

Summers Fellows Grant Fash-ion & Textile Design CETL ArtsTewodross Melchishua) Con-sultancy, Carmen Webber andDyanne Marte, Fashion De-signers/Instructors.

Summers Fellows Grant Music Video/Animation CETL ArtsTewodross Melchishua Pro-duction w/ art/computer graphics students.

Summers Fellows Grant Creative Research in Digital CETL Arts Gina Lewis Arts and Installation art/designwith art/computer graphics students.

Hip-Hop Arts Community Initiative Grant (co-PI, with hip-hop artist and educator Gabriel “Asheru” Benn). The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.

Washington, DC. This grant will. The grant will support the exhibition on hip-hopM3: MC’s, MICS & Metaphors, as well as the, reception, and publication of an exhibition, catalog, and study guide for youth on the subject of hip-hop.

APPLIED/NOT FUNDED:Clayton Lang, Study Abroad Grant, Michigan State Univer-sity Tewodross Melchishua.

1. Arts Integrated Research Experiences (AIRE) grant application, The MacArthur Foundation/HASTAC Digital Learning Competition, Appli-cant/PI (not funded).

2. Arts Integrated Research Experiences (ITEST) grant application, National Science Foundation, Applicant/PI (not funded.

J. OTHER FACULTY PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED

1) Prof. Renee Charlow May 6 2009 – Theater play, Native Son.April 2009 – Theater reading and play for Fine Arts Festival.April 15 2009 - Lunchtime Theatre Prof. Renee Charlow.Feb 26 - 27 2009 – Theater play called Neglect with stu-dents.Dec 3 2008 – Plays with students Davis and Jackson called BlackFriday. Student plays with Pearsall & Mays called Faith, Change and New Beginning. Student play with D Warren called Too Much or Not Enough.

2 )Prof. Clayton Lang, Director of Art GalleriesFeb 12, 2009 – March 2009- Faculty Art Exhibition / Black History Month.April 14 2009 - Kente Weav-ing with Mr. Kwasi Asare from Africa.April 15, 2009- Juried Art Stu-dent Show and Reception.April 2008 – September 10, 2008 – Juried Art Student Art Exhibition.Sep 30, 2008 – Artist’s Talk;

Contemporary Glass: Hot Warm &

ColdJune 2008- Common Bond X, Strathmore Mansion, Rock-ville, MD

3) Dr. Clarence Knight April 13, 2009 – Faculty Jazz Con-cert.December 14, 2008 – 27th Annual Meeting & Awards, PGCC 2008.

4) Prof. Gina Lewis Feb 2009 – Common Ground, Invita-tional Group Exhibition,Hampton University MuseumApril 14, 2009 – Art Film Screening Abstract Expres-sion.April 14, 2009 – Artist Lecture with world known artist, SamGilliam.April 2009 – Art Student Trip to Museums/Galleries in New York City.

5) Prof. Gilbert Pryor May 14, 2009 – Computer Notation, Senior Project with GedeonLongtchi.April 2009 – BSU Bistro 2009 Musical Concert.April 2009 – Created the de-partment’s first Newsletter.April 2009 – Renaissance Fes-tival with students at Kent-land Center in Landover.Dec 11 2008 – Senior Project with Ricardo Mowatt.

6) Prof. Tewodross Melchi-shua Summer-Fall 2008 - Designer’s Without Borders (DWB); an international, de-sign and mentoring program to students studyingdesign in Uganda, West Africa.Feb 19 2009 – Afro-Punk.April 13 2009 – VCDMA Film Screening.

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I. FACULTY RECOGNITIONS

Instructions: Provide a summa-ry of faculty recognitions over the last academic year. Please use the reporting format be-low and number each faculty entry.1. NAME TYPE OF RECOGNI-TION BY WHOM

1) Dr. Joan Hillsman GNWA Awards – For 48 years of ser-vice in the Washington,D.C. Area.

2) Dr. Joan Hillsman Excellence Award by DFPA & CAS at CAS Awards Ceremony 4/16/09.

3) Prof. Melchishua and stu-dents in Computer Graphics(VCDMA) featured in articles in The PG Gazette and BowieBlade newspapers, on digital art and AUDIOVISON event.

April 2009 – Live Painting Workshop; Audiovision w/ Jeff Henriquez.April 16 2009 – InnaStudio Arts Magazine launch;April 16, 2009 –Audiovision: AltsSoul Hip Hope interdisci-plinary event.Juror, Paul Robeson Student Film Festival, Howard Univer-sity, Dept. of Radio, Television & Film, School of Communica-tions.April 18 2009 – VCDMA & Fo-cusonDesign Portfolio Review & Reality Check & Business Seminar.2008 – production of short film and video in tribute to musician Thelonious Monk, and artist Romare Bearden called Funky Monk.November 2008 – Took stu-dents to visit various design/multimedia studios down-town Silver Spring, MD and Washington, DC.Spring-Summer 2009- a animated/live action, music video for local neo-soul artist Bilal Salaam; with assistance of other producer/mentors and selected students in Computer Graphics Art &Communications (TV Produc-tion) at Bowie State Univer-sity.

7) Prof. Elliott Moffitt April 14, 2009 – Comedy Performance Event with MechelleForman.

8) Dr. Clarence Knight Spring 2009 – 12th Annual Celebra-tion of Leadership in theFine Arts.

March 22, 2009 – Jazz at Five Concert – Masonic Society.February 4, 2009 – Spring ConvocationSept 27 2008 – Congressional Black Caucus, Pheonix annualawards dinner.

9) Prof. Adolph Wright May 16, 2009- Spring Com-mencement – Concert Band.April 19, 2009 - Founders Day Convocation.- Jazz & Concert Bands, Prof. Wright and the BSU Gospel Choir, Dr. J. Hillsman.April 14 2009 – Marching Band concert featuringProf. Adolph Wright – Drums MUSIC/BANDS.March 2009- National Band Directors Consortium – Atlan-ta –Band won three awards.Dec 6, 2009 - Holiday Concert, featuring the BSU ConcertBand, with Adolph Wright, University Band Director.

10) Dr. Marymal HolmesApril 2009 – Spring Music Seminar I.March 29 2009 – Choral Festival.Feb 13 2008 –Spring Convo-cation.March 7 2008 – Spring Mu-sic Seminar I.April 14 2008 Fine Arts Fest-val: Student Musical Recital.

11) Dr. Robert Ward April 2009 – Art Student Trip to Museums/Galleries in NewYork City.

12) Dr. Joan Hillsman May 15, 2009 – Spring Com-mencement.April 23-24 2009- Gospel Tour to New York and New Jersey.

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April 15 2009 – This is Gospel: A Historical Musical Journey,concert.Feb 14 2009 – Spring Convo-cation.Feb 22 2009 – Gospel Extrav-aganza.Dec 3, 2008 – Holiday Hollies.Nov 19 2008 – Sociology Club Talent Show.Nov 19 2008 – Mid-Day Con-cert & Raffle.Nov 12 2008- New Home Baptist Church Concert, Landover, MD.Sep 24 2008 – Fall 2008 Con-vocation.-Sept 2007 – Fall Convoca-tion – MLK Aud.Dec 6, 2007 – A Mid-Day Concert, WSC.

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AA WORKSOPS, SEMI-NARS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMSACTIVITY SITE PARTICI-PANTS1) The American CenturyTheater – “Native Son”May 6 – 7 2009.1. Myers Aud.2. TACT, VAProf. Renee CharlowLunchtime TheaterApril 15, 2009MLK Aud. Prof. Renee Char-low.

2) Artist Talks: Contemp. GlassSept 30th, 2008. CLT Bldg 102 Prof. Clayton Lang.

3 )Juried Student Art Exhibi-tion.Fall 2008 & Spring ‘09Amos White IIIGallery – MLK

Prof. Clayton Lang4 )Comedy PerformanceApril 14 2009.MLK Aud. Prof. Elliot Moffitt & Mechele Foreman.

5) Kente WeavingApril 14 2009MLK Bldg Prof. Lang & Mr. Kwasi Asare.

6) New Hope Baptist ChurchConcertNov. 12 2008Landover, MDDr. Joan Hillsman

7) Gospel Tour to New York andNew Jersey.April 23-24, 2009New YorkNew JerseyDr. Joan Hillsman

8) Bistro Musical Concert.April 2009MLK CommonsProf. Gilbert Pryor

9) Reality Check BusinessSeminar.April 18 2009CBGS1208Profs. Melchishua & Johnson

10) Faculty Art Exhibition.Gallery of ArtProf. Gina Lewis

11) Faculty Art Exhibition.Gallery of ArtProf. Clayton Lang

12) Faculty Art Exhibition. Gallery of Art Prof. E. Clark Mester

13) Faculty Art Exhibition. Gallery of Art Dr. Robert Ward

14) Faculty Art Exhibition. Gallery of Art

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Prof. T Melchishua

15) Animated film produc-tion, Razor Tongue, Audiovi-sion.MLK CommonsProf. T Melchishua

16) Afro Punk screening.Feb 19, 2009CLT 102 Prof. T Melchishua

17) VCDMA student andindependent film festival,W/Stacey Muhamad andTchaiko Omawale (09)CLT 102Prof. T Melchishua

18) AUDIOVISION (Dancecomponent with students).MLK CommonsProf. Jennifer Dorsey

19) Holiday Hollies.Dec 6 2008MLK Commons Prof. Adolph WrightProf. Jennifer Dorsey

20) Marching Band Concert &Military Band.April 14 2009MLK Aud. Prof. Adolph Wright

21) National Band DirectorsConsortium.March 2009Atlanta, GAProf. Adolph Wright

22) Congressional Black Cau-cus Awards.Sept 27, 2008Washington, D.C.

Dr. Clarence Knight

23)12th Annual Celebration ofLeadership/Fine Arts.Spring 02009Washington, D.C. Dr. Clarence Knight

24) Jazz at Five, Masonic Soci-ety.March 22nd, 2009Bowie, MD Dr. Clarence Knight

25) Holliday Hollies.Dec 6, 2008MLK Commons Prof. Jennifer Dorsey

26) Faculty Jazz Concert.April 13, 2009MLK 1445 Prof. Gilbert Pryor

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AA OTHER DEPARTMEN-TAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Department of Fine and Performing Arts was re-or-ganized into a single degree program.A Bachelor of Arts Degree is offered with concentrations in Art (Studio), Computer Graphics Art (VCDMA), Music and Music Technology. It is anticipated that the depart-ment will eventually expand to include Music Education, Art Education within the next

3-5 years. Musical Theater was added in the Spring2007. Further enhancement is planned wherein the Depart-ment will expand its offerings in the area of Artist residences and Concert series. We are also looking into the possibil-ity of preparing courses that will lead to a certificate in church music administration.There has been significant change and improvement in the performing capabilities of our Bands and Choirs.These organizations are being

recognized as some of the fin-est in the State and soon to be, in the Country.The Department is beginning to attract a large number of very talented students that have great creative abilities and academic stability. An in-crease in the exposure of these units is anticipated during the coming year.Other academic incentives, with relevancy to the Univer-sity and the job market, are being developed and will be offered in the near future. Some of these initiatives are in

the areas of bronze casting with emphasis on photoge-nic casting, and the creation of 3D animation and model-ing courses; advanced visualcommunication courses with a emphasis on design, new media, hip-hop and contem-porary art/design, fashion design. Other content areas for courses include market-ing/business in the arts, musical scoring; and, gospel music with an emphasis on theory, styles, and adminis-tration.

It is planned that we will have an increase in gallery shows and seminars/demonstrations. This type of service is crucial to the cultural enhancement of the University and the com-munity. Greater involvementwill be made with our con-stituents and supporters to in-crease this necessary visibility. More theatrical productions (both large and small) will be presented utilizing a variety of venues in and around the campus and community. A se-ries of concerts, presented by

professionals and students, will be given on a regularbasis during the coming year.

Three new faculty positions were added to the Depart-ment this school year. Two in theater and one in Art.The addition of these posi-tions allowed us to expand our offerings in the Depart-ment as well as increase ourproduction capability. The Department also participated in the on-line syllabi commit-tee and development

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sessions this year in prepara-tion for the on-line registra-tion for our students.The Department has an out-standing faculty and staff that has made significant contri-butions to the University, the county and state, and to fed-eral national interests. These contributions will continue in the future.

Fine and Performing Arts Faculty and students par-ticipated in(Concerts, Art Shows, Theater Productions, etc.)

SEPTEMBER 2008BSU University Marching BandFall ConvocationDr. Marymal HolmesFall ConvocationBSU Gospel ChoirFall Convocation

December 2008BSU Gospel Choir Mid-day ConcertUniversity Choir Annual Holi-day Concert

January 2009

February 2009BSU Theater Black Renaissance BistroArt Faculty Exhibition 2009

March 2009Spring Music Seminar IBSU Dance ConcertTheater students trip to FBI in D.C Washington

Nov. 2008-May 2009Noon Concert SeriesBSU Art CollectionDance Demonstration and InstructionsTheater play, “Two Trains Run-ning”Art Collaboration and Discus-sionAUDIOVISION interdisciplinary event and performancesLive painting workshops

Noon Concert Series BistroFilm Screenings

Student Music SeminarSalsa Dance InstructionsBSU Gospel Choir CruisePortfolio Review

Studio visits with studentsStudents designed artwork, banners, and t-shirts for Dean, DFPA Faculty/Student Art Exhibitions,

DFPA Spring Arts Festival; fundraiser for start-up fund for Marissa Thomas (recently passed awayand sales from t-shirt will go into a scholarship funs in her name and honor – T. Melchi-shua)

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Standing Committees DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Academic Rank and Tenure Prof. E. Clark MesterAcademic Standards Prof. E. Clark MesterCollege of Arts & Sciences Curriculum Prof. Tewodross MelchishuaUniversity Curriculum Prof. Tewodross MelchishuaInternational Programs Prof. Tewodross MelchishuaOnline Course Policy Prof. Tewodross MelchishuaInternational Programs Prof. Gina LewisGrants (DFPA) Prof. Gina LewisRecruitment Prof. Gina LewisFaculty Senate Dr. Marymal HolmesFaculty Senate Alternate Prof. Clayton LangShared Governance (MHEC) Prof. Clayton LangFaculty Evaluation Mr. Elliott MoffittFaculty Welfare Mr. Elliott MoffittGeneral Education Committee Prof. Rene Charlow Dr. Gail Medford

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The Department’s Representatives for Standing Committees