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A. New ProgramsB. Presentations Programs and Activities C. New InitiativesD. PersonelE. Task AchivementsF. Departmental Retntion EffortsG. Faculty PresentationsH. Faculty GrantsJ. Other Faculty ActivitiesK. Workshops, Seminars, and Special ProgramsL. Department Representaives

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Rebecca Bailey for the use of materials. Without the generous help, this project would not have been possible.

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Messsage from the Chair

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 animation and modeling and self-promotion and marketing in the arts. This course is actually being taught by award-wining

musician Marcus Johnson of Three Keys Music.

The DFPA also celebrated our third annual Spring Arts Festival in which students and faculty showcased their talents through art exhibitions, performances, dance workshops, lectures, screenings and more. Most events were open and free to the public. This was most meaningful due to the loss of one of our dear students in VCDMA, Ms.. Marissa Thomas, who passed away last year. In fact the DFPA dedicated this year’s activities in her honor.

DFPA alumnae and former MS. BSU, singer/performer, Ms.. Tamara Wellons, gave a most wonderful performance as part of the Audiovision event; as did Bilal Salaam, Bless Roxwell and Jah-I-Witness. Jeff Henriquez also guided students though a special urban and live painting workshop and left the DFPA with a beautiful mural based on Afrika Bambaataa, famed hip-hop innovator. We also hosted the VCDMA film festival, Portfolio Review and Music

Business Seminar, guest performances and a special lecture from famed artist Sam Gilliam. The remarkable Symphony o of Soul, University Band and BSU Gospel Choir also performed. A special musical showcase of Three Mo’Divas, directed by Prof. Latonya Wrenn; and an uplifting performance by the University Choir was also a treat.

Our students and faculty have been recognized as well, and we look for ward to more from them in the near future. Please take the time to learn more about the accomplishments within the department and please assist me in congratulating the hard work of students, faculty, staff and alumni. We look forward to years to come and more and thank the entire Bulldog family for their continued support. The best is yet to come.

Best Regards

Clarence Knight, Jr.., Ph.D.ChairpersonDepartment of Fine & Performing Arts

The arts are alive in the DFPA at Bowie State! Greetings from the DFPA. This academic year has been phenomenal and filled with great success. As you will see in this report, the department has initiated new programs, courses and curricular changes and added better resources and technology for our students and faulty. The DFPA is also excited about the ground breaking for the forthcoming fine and performing arts building. This ceremony was attended by faculty, students, guests and dignitaries including the Honorable 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 to the USM Board of Regents and MHECC for a new BS major in Visual 4

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NEW PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES Some major revisions and additions have been made in the Department this past year. The Computer Graphics Concentration has been changed its name to Visual Communication & 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: Advertising Design, Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media, Animation & Motion Graphics, Fashion Design and Digital Media Arts. This proposal will be presented 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 EDUCATION, 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 Graphics) and 2) Acting Minor (Theatre 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 Concentrations: Acting and Directing and Musical Theater.

The Music Technology Concentration added two important Adjuncts to its Faculty this year. Mr.. David Cannon, who teaches the 400 level courses, is a product of The Grammy Board, as well as the winner of several Grammy’s for his work in the Industry as a producer and studio technician. We also added Marcus Johnson, a world-renowned musician, 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 marketing. This wealth of knowledge and experience offers an enhanced opportunity for our students seeking the Fine Arts Degree with a Concentration in Music Technology. Several courses have been updated, revised, and/or added to our curriculum as new courses: ART 200 African Art History, ART 270 Fashion Network, ART 251 Photography II (Advanced), ART 295 Introduction to Textiles, ART 342 New Media: Public & Installation Art, ART 352 Digital Photography, ART 365 History of Fashion, ART 367 Design History, ART 375 Sewing Studio, ART 380 Flat Pattern Design,

ART 386 Fashion Draping, ART 390 Fashion Illustration, ART 394 History of Animation (co-taught and cross-listed in Communications, with Dr. Pamela O’ Brien, Dept. of Communications) ART 321 Experimental Painting & Digital Textiles, ART 408 Visual Culture (Hip-hop Studies, Urban and Contemporary Art), ART 465 Computer Aided-Design (CAD), ART 420 Painting Studio (Advanced), ART 470 Self-Promotion & Marketing ART 496/497 3D Animation & Modeling I & II, ART 486 Fashion Draping II. This is especially true in regards 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.

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NEW INITIATIVES

PRESENTATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES

This has been an extremely busy year in the Department. The University Band has been participating in numerous activities on campus, in the surrounding communities, and out of state. A major effort was made in its recruitment efforts this year appearing at a number of festivals and recruitment seminars throughout the country and winning several first place awards. The University Choir 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 Festival, The Holiday Concerts, The Theatrical Presentations, and numerous other

activities 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 FocusOnDesign, 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.

The Department plans to increase its efforts with recruitment and retention initiatives 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 Performing Arts Majors 3)Improve Program and Concentration Assessment 4)Improve Program and Concentration Assessment, as well as develop concentrations into majors, as well as seek accreditation

5)Review of DFPA Strategic Plan, goals, objectives, strategies and benchmark indicators 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 contributions. Add to this the obvious benefits of rounding out the curriculum as befits a “university,” and re-establishing Bowie State University as a center of learning, culture, research, and the arts, for not only Prince George’s County, but for the State of Maryland.

Music Technology Laboratory Music Technology Lab support two classes the department presently offers the new curriculum 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 instruction in electronic and computer-assisted music. Computer Graphics/VCDMA Digital Arts Lab The Computer Graphics/imaging Laboratory supports the Computer 6

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Graphics Concentration and offers courses for humanities electives and general electives for the university at large. The VCDMA program in the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, is committed and prepared to provide students with access to the latest in technology, equipment, art preparation materials and innovation. Currently, there are (3) studios for painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, design and photography; (2) darkrooms and (1) state-of-the-art Apple digital media arts lab. Students have access to the latest technology and equipment in, digital video production, visual effects, lighting

and digital photography, green screen and backdrops. Students also have access to research, printing, scanning and full internet access in the VCDMA digital arts lab, usually 6 to 7 days of the week with evening and weekend lab access; as well as DVDs, materials, books, professional and industry journals dedicated to art/design, visual communication, animation, media studies, etc. both in the lab and also in the undergraduate library. The DFPA provides 18-hour access to studios for design, digital imaging, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, traditional arts, crafts, and ceramics

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 Performing Arts Majors 3)Improve Program and Concentration Assessment

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PERSONEL

ARTLang, ClaytonMester, Clark E.Lewis, Gina Melchishua, Tewodross Ward, Robert 14 Full-Time Faculty MFA Assistant Professor MFA Professor MFA Assistant Professor MFA Assistant Professor Ph. D. Professor - Area Coordinator MUSIC Holmes, Marymal Knight, Clarence Pryor, Gilbert Wright, Adolph D.M.A. Ed.D MA M.M.Ed Professor/Area Coordinator Professor / Department Chair Assistant Professor/Tech Coord. Instructor - Band Director THEATER Bartlett, Robert Charlow, Renee Dorsey, Jennifer Medford, Gail Moffitt, Elliott MA MFA MFA Ph.D. MA Theater Tech / Lecturer Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Professor, Area Coordinator Assistant Professor MUSIC Hillsman, Joan Wrenn, Latonya Bennett, Billy Ph.D. 3 Part-Time Faculty Lecturer / Gospel Choir (1996 – 2009) Lecturer / Piano Assistant Band Director MUSIC Matthew Allen David Cannon James Kerns David Marsh III Thomas Newman Janese Sampson Brian Semos 12 Adjunct Faculty Instructor / Electronic Music Instructor / Recording & Production Instructor / Sax Instructor / Tuba Instructor / Guitar Instructor / Flute Instructor / Vocal

ART Valerie Chisholm Instructor / Fashion (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)

Marcus Johnson Instructor / Marketing (DFPA/VCDMA)

George Tuggle Instructor / (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)

Myron Smith Instructor / (Computer Graphics/VCDMA)

THEATER

Evan Crump Theater Technician David Hooker Theater Technician The department also employs specialist in art and music to assist our students in specific areas.

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Sophomore

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Juniors

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Senior

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Annualized Data – Fall 2008 – Spring 2009

GRADUATION

The Department had 25 students graduated in 2008-09 academic year: BACHELOR OF ARTS – FINE ARTS Raiona D. Bailey Joel N. Thomas Reginald K. Barrington Jamal Gillespie Felisha E. Harris Kevin Bell Gedeon F. Longtchi Carmelo Rivera Ricardo A. Mowatt Nicole Tucker Samuel Nimako Brahn Jenkins Stephanie R. Powell Ethel Bowles Latoya C. Rawls Derris Owens Stephanie L. Russell Jennifer Conde Atiya D. Sanders Bryane Broadie Brooke A. Seldon Antwan Hannie Joann M. Walker Montiono R. Whitted Antoine Bell BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – THEATER ARTS

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 Chi Honor Society Dec 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 Convocation 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 for design for the Bowie State MARC Station Sector Plan Cover Design April 2009 Steven Stephenson, Computer Graphic (VCDMA) student, wins for best student design portfolio, FocusOnDesign Reality Check & Portfolio Review (Spring 2009)

Melissa S. Wilson

MAJORS IN GRADUATE SCHOOL/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL MAJORS RECEIVING RECOGNITION Latin Honors: Cum Laude: Antoine Bell Academic Recognition Bowie State University Choirs performance during the Academic Year Bowie 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 Choir Sept 24, 2008 Fall Convocation, MLK

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2003 - 20004 TASK ACHIEVEMENTS

Goal I: Provide High quality academic programs and support services. The Department has revised the concentration in Computer Graphics Art concentration program, curriculum and course offerings. The new program will be called Visual Communications & Digital Media Arts (VCDMA) and will include new concentration areas in Advertising Design, Animation & Motion Graphics, Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media, Fashion 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 necessary to make the program more marketable and provide the students with the necessary skills for industry employment. We have also made some significant revisions to the Theater Arts Degree Program. One significant change was adding the Musical Theater Concentration to that Degree Program. This will enable the students to acquire more concentrated experiences in Theater.

Goal II: Improve student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. Recruitment The Department has a very aggressive recruitment program. Students are actively recruited 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, workshops screenings and performances for students 7) BSU Open House (we received an overwhelming response) 8) Student and faculty presentations as artist and presenters at conferences, shows, and other formal and informal gatherings. 9) Curators and adjudicators at art exhibitions and music festivals. 7) Distribution of Departmental Flyers and brochures through a variety of venues and procedures. 8) Articulation agreement

was developed between DFPA/BSU and The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) in the areas of Computer Graphics (VCDMA). 9) Website, and promotional DVD, and other social online media 10) Involvement and membership in organizations such as Black Artists of DC, The National Alliance of Artists from HBCU’s (NAAHBCU), FocusOnDesign, AIGA and others. Retention The Department maintains, and constantly, revises its Retention Plan. (see plan) Our efforts have yielded larger graduation rates each year. Summers Fellows grants that involves creative art/design, animation, research in fashion design, as well as digital art, and installation art projects with students in Art & Computer Graphics Art -VCDMA, and students from other areas such as Communications). These grants were awards to professors Tewodross Melchishua and Gina Lewis, with a focus on improving student recruitment and retention, through professional experience.

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Goal III: Enhance Teacher Education The Department has developed and presented proposal for a new BS degree programs in Music Education. We are currently developing (or reviving) the Art Education major, also as a BS degree. It would eventually start as an undergraduate program, and lead to a fast-track graduate program that consists of a Masters Art in teaching in the areas of Visual Communication (Computer Graphics) and Studio Art. Once approved, this department will be a leader in preparing 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 Masters Program, and/or a certification program with their degree. This would be a result of a partnership with the School of Education and MAT

Program. Professional Development: Several faculty members are taking additional software training; are enrolled in doctoral programs in various arts and education disciplines Goal IV: Enhance the accessibility to and management of information technology and resources. The Department has two outstanding programs in information technology: Computer Graphics Art (VCDMA) and Music Technology. These programs provide training that will enable our students to compete in a variety of fields once completed. We are also upgrading our facilities in terms of equipment, hardware and software in the digital media and music technology areas. Goal V: Promote effective and efficient use of institutional resources. This Department has always adhered to this

goal. It serves the greater University and Community with Art Shows, Concerts, Theatrical Productions, and many other activities utilizing very little resources. We also utilize students in Computer Graphics Art with design, marketing and other art related projects for the department, College of Arts & Sciences and university as a whole.

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DEPARTMENTAL RETENTION EFFORTS

The provisions provided herein will constitute our Departmental Retention Plan for this School Year. This Plan will be reviewed annually and modified where necessary. DEPARTMENTAL PLAN 1. The Department will provide an updated copy of the Advisor/Advisee assignments to each faculty member in the Department 2. Schedule faculty coverage of registration during all registration periods. 3. Advisor will maintain student profiles that will include academic and non-academic obligations. Factor in the following items: a) Work obligations b) Family commitments c) Other school related activities 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 encounter. Such referrals may include:• Counseling• Financial aide • Work study• Scholarship assistance• Internships/Apprenticeships• Special populations• Other 5. Follow up on all referrals 6. Promote cohesiveness through staging Faculty/Student activities such as:• Creative workshops• Informal and formal social gatherings• Field trips• Trips to conferences, shows, productions, galleries, etc. 7. Arrange for the students to represent the Department as artist, presenters, and performers.

8. Have mandatory scheduled conferences with all advisees between

the 6th and 8th week each semester. Develop progress report form that will be presented to the Advisor at the scheduled conference. Place this requirement in all major class syllabi. 9. Have copies of mid-semester grades forwarded to the Department. To schedule follow-up conferences with advisee immediately following mid-semester if necessary.

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FACULTY PRESENTATIONS

Ms. R. Charlow Mr. Robert Bartlett Performed Native Son at The American Century Theater & At Bowie State University Virginia Bowie, MD Spring 2009 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, Thurgood Marshall Library, Bowie State University Bowie, MD April-August 2009 Tewodross Melchishua Exhibiting Filmmaker, FLIK International Movie Festival & Interactive Art Exhibition, 2008, Art Whino, The National Harbor, National Harbor, MD (2008). National Harbor, MD Summer 2008 Tewodross Melchishua Lecture on Hip-Hop and The Mis-education of the

Negro, to classes in the Dept. of English & Modern Languages, Bowie State University Bowie, MD March 2009 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 presentation on hip-hop to students in ART 408 course and invited guests Bowie, MD 2008-2009

Tewodross Melchishua Lecturer/Panelist, The 2008 National Organization of Minority Architects Annual Conference, EVOLVE: Expanding Our Horizons, Washington, DC; Topic: “No Community Left Behind” - The Education, Design, Technology and Access for Students of Color. Washington, DC Fall 2008 Tewodross Melchishua Curator and featured artist, M3: MC’s, MICS and Metaphors Exhibition (hip-hop and urban art) The Flashpoint Gallery

Washington, DC Summer 2009 Tewodross Melchishua Technology of the Future in Education: Wiki text•blogging on film? (part of SchoolDocs), The SilverDocs Film Festival, The American Film Institute, The AFI Silver Theatre Silver Spring Summer 2009

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FACULTY GRANTS

Summers Fellows Grant Fashion & Textile Design CETL Arts Tewodross Melchishua) Consultancy, Carmen Webber and Dyanne Marte, Fashion Designers/Instructors Summers Fellows Grant Music Video/Animation CETL Arts Tewodross Melchishua Production w/ art/computer graphics students Summers Fellows Grant Creative Research in Digital CETL Arts Gina Lewis Arts and Installation art/design with 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-hop M3: 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 University

Tewodross Melchishua. 1. Arts Integrated Research Experiences (AIRE) grant application, The MacArthur Foundation/HASTAC Digital Learning Competition, Applicant/PI (not funded). 2. Arts

Integrated Research Experiences (ITEST) grant application,

National Science Foundation, Applicant/PI (not funded)

I. FACULTY RECOGNITIONS1. TYPE OF RECOGNITION BY WHOM 1) Dr. Joan Hillsman GNWA Awards – For 48 years of service 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 students

in Computer Graphics (VCDMA) featured in articles in The PG Gazette and

Bowie Blade newspapers, on digital art and AUDIOVISON event.

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Our students and faculty have been recognized as well, and we look forward to more from them in

the near future. -Dr. Clarence Knight

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OTHER FACULTY PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

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 students. Dec 3 2008 – Plays with students Davis and Jackson called Black Friday. 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 Galleries Feb 12, 2009 – March 2009- Faculty Art Exhibition / Black History Month. April 14 2009 - Kente Weaving with Mr. Kwasi Asare from Africa. April 15, 2009- Juried Art Student Show and Reception April2008 – September 10, 2008 – Juried Art Student Art Exhibition Sep 30, 2008 – Artist’s Talk; Contemporary Glass: Hot Warm & Cold June 2008- Common Bond X, Strathmore Mansion, Rockville, MD 3 Dr. Clarence Knight April 13, 2009 – Faculty Jazz Concert. December 14, 2008 – 27th Annual Meeting & Awards, PGCC 2008 4 Prof. Gina Lewis Feb 2009 – Common Ground, Invitational Group Exhibition, Hampton University Museum April 14, 2009 – Art Film Screening Abstract Expression. April 14, 2009 – Artist Lecture with world known artist, Sam Gilliam April 2009 – Art Student Trip to Museums/Galleries in New York City 5 Prof. Gilbert Pryor May 14, 2009 – Computer Notation, Senior Project with Gedeon Longtchi April 2009 – BSU Bistro 2009 Musical Concert April 2009 – Created the

department’s first Newsletter. April 2009 – Renaissance Festival with students at Kentland Center in Landover. Dec 11 2008 – Senior Project with Ricardo Mowatt 6 Prof. Tewodross Melchishua Summer-Fall 2008 - Designer’s Without Borders (DWB); an international, design and mentoring program to students studying design in Uganda, West Africa. Feb 19 2009 – Afro-Punk. April 13 2009 – VCDMA Film Screening. April 2009

– Live Painting Workshop; Audiovision w/ Jeff Henriquez. April 16 2009 – InnaStudio Arts Magazine launch; April 16, 2009 –Audiovision: AltsSoul Hip Hope interdisciplinary event. Juror, Paul Robeson Student Film Festival, Howard University, Dept. of Radio, Television & Film, School of Communications April 18 2009 – VCDMA & FocusonDesign Portfolio Review & Reality Check & Business Seminar. 2008 – production of short film and video in tribute to musician Thelonious Monk, and artist Romare Bearden called FunkyMonk November 2008 – Took students to visit various design/multimedia studios downtown 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 Production) at Bowie State University.

7 Prof. Elliott Moffitt April 14, 2009 – Comedy Performance Event with Mechelle Forman 8 Dr. Clarence Knight Spring 2009 – 12th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts. March 22, 2009 – Jazz at Five Concert – Masonic Society. February 4, 2009 – Spring Convocation Sept 27 2008 – Congressional Black Caucus, Pheonix annual awards dinner. 9 Prof. Adolph Wright May 16, 2009- Spring Commencement – 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 featuring Prof. Adolph Wright – Drums MUSIC/BANDS March 2009- National Band Directors Consortium – Atlanta – Band won three awards. Dec 6, 2009 - Holiday Concert, featuring the BSU Concert Band, with Adolph Wright, University Band Director 10 Dr. Marymal Holmes April 2009 – Spring Music Seminar I March 29 2009 – Choral Festival Feb 13 2008 –Spring Convocation March 7 2008 – Spring Music Seminar I April 14 2008 Fine Arts Festival: Student Musical Recital. Dr. Marymal Holmes, MUSIC

11 Dr. Robert Ward April 2009 – Art Student Trip to Museums/Galleries in New York City 12 Dr. Joan Hillsman May 15, 2009 – Spring Commencement April 23-24 2009- Gospel Tour to New York and New Jersey. April 15 2009 – This is Gospel: A Historical Musical Journey, concert. Feb 14 2009 – Spring Convocation. Feb 22 2009 – Gospel Extravaganza Dec 3, 2008 – Holiday Hollies Nov 19 2008 – Sociology Club

Designer’s Without Borders an international, design

and mentoring program to students studying design in

Uganda, West Africa.

Marching Band concert featur-

ing Prof. Adolph Wright

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Talent Show. Nov 19 2008 – Mid-Day Concert & Raffle Nov 12 2008- New Home Baptist Church Concert, Landover, MD. Sep 24 2008 – Fall 2008 Convocation. Sept 2007 – Fall Convocation – MLK Aud. Dec 6, 2007 – A Mid-Day Concert, WSC.

AA WORKSOPS, SEMINARS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ACTIVITY SITE PARTICIPANTS 1 The American Century Theater – “Native Son” May 6 – 7 2009 Lunchtime Theater April 15, 2009 2 Artist Talks: Contemp. Glass Sept 30th, 2008 3 Juried Student Art Exhibition Fall 2008 & Spring ‘09 4

Comedy Performance April 14 2009 5 Kente Weaving April 14 2009 6 New Hope Baptist Church Concert Nov. 12 2008 7 Gospel Tour to New York and New Jersey April 23-24, 2009 8 Bistro Musical Concert April 2009 9 Reality Check Business Seminar April 18 2009 10 Faculty Art Exhibition 11 Faculty Art Exhibition

12 Faculty Art Exhibition 13 Faculty Art Exhibition 14 Faculty Art Exhibition 15 Animated film production, Razor Tongue, Audiovision 16 Afro Punk screening Feb 19, 2009 17 VCDMA student and independent film festival, W/Stacey Muhamad and Tchaiko Omawale (09) 18 AUDIOVISION (Dance component with students) 19 Holiday Hollies Dec 6 2008 20 Marching Band Concert & Military Band April 14 2009 1) Myers Aud. 2) TACT, VA MLK Aud. CLT Bldg 102 Amos White III Gallery – MLK MLK Aud. MLK Bldg Landover, MD

New York New Jersey MLK Commons CBGS

1208 Gallery of Art Gallery of Art Gallery of Art Gallery of Art Gallery of Art MLK Commons CLT 102 CLT 102 MLK Commons MLK Commons MLK Aud. Prof. Renee Charlow Prof. Renee Charlow Prof. Clayton Lang Prof. Clayton Lang Prof. Elliot Moffitt & Mechele Foreman Prof. Lang & Mr. Kwasi Asare Dr. Joan Hillsman Dr. Joan Hillsman Prof. Gilbert Pryor Profs. Melchishua & Johnson Prof. Gina Lewis Prof. Clayton Lang Prof. E. Clark Mester Dr. Robert Ward Prof. T Melchishua Prof. T Melchishua Prof. T Melchishua Prof. T Melchishua Prof. Jennifer Dorsey Prof. Adolph Wright Prof. Jennifer Dorsey Prof. Adolph Wright 21 National Band Directors Atlanta, GA Prof. Adolph Wright Consortium March 2009 22 Congressional Black Caucus Washington, D.C. Dr. Clarence Knight Awards Sept 27, 2008

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Bachelor of Arts Degree is offered with concentrations in Art (Studio), Computer Graphics Art (VCDMA), Music and Music Technology. It is anticipated that the department will eventually expand to include Music Education, Art Education within the next 3-5 years. Musical Theater was added in the Spring 2007. Further enhancement is planned wherein the Department will expand its offerings in the area of Artist residences and Concert series. We are also looking into the possibility 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 finest 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 increase in the exposure of these units is anticipated during the coming year. Other academic incentives, with relevancy to the University 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 photogenic casting, and the creation of 3D animation and modeling courses; advanced visual communication courses with a emphasis on design, new media, hip-hop and contemporary art/design, fashion design. Other content areas for courses include marketing/business in the arts, musical scoring; and, gospel music with an emphasis on theory, styles, and administration. 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 community.

23 12th Annual Celebration of Washington, D.C. Dr. Clarence Knight Leadership/Fine Arts Spring 02009 24 Jazz at Five, Masonic Society March 22nd, 2009 Bowie, MD Dr. Clarence Knight 25 Holliday Hollies MLK Commons Prof. Jennifer Dorsey Dec 6, 2008 26 Faculty Jazz Concert MLK 1445 Prof. Gilbert Pryor April 13, 2009

27 Dance & Salsa Wk-shop James Gym Prof. Jennifer Dorsey April 16, 2009 28 Art Student New York trip New York, NY Prof. Lewis, Dr. Ward, Prof. Byrd AA OTHER DEPARTMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Department of Fine and Performing Arts was re-organized into a single degree program. A

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Fine and Performing Arts Faculty and students

Greater involvement will be made with our constituents and supporters to increase 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 series of concerts, presented by professionals and students, will be given on a regular basis during the coming year. Three new faculty positions were added to the Department this school year. Two in theater and one in Art. The addition of these positions allowed us to expand our offerings in the Department as well as increase our production capability. The Department also participated in the on-line syllabi committee and development sessions this year in preparation for the on-line registration for our students. The Department has an outstanding faculty and staff that has made significant contributions to the University, the county and state, and to federal national interests. These contributions will continue in the future.

SEPTEMBER 2008 BSU University Marching Band Fall Convocation Dr. Marymal Holmes Fall Convocation BSU Gospel Choir Fall Convocation December 2008 BSU Gospel Choir Mid-day Concert University Choir Annual Holiday Concert January 2009

February 2009 BSU Theater Black Renaissance Bistro Art Faculty Exhibition 2009 March 2009 Spring Music Seminar I BSU Dance Concert Theater students trip to FBI in D.C Washington Nov. 2008-May 2009 Noon Concert Series BSU Art Collection Dance Demonstration and Instructions Theater play, “Two

Trains Running” Art Collaboration and Discussion AUDIOVISION interdisciplinary event and performances Live painting workshops Noon Concert Series Bistro Film Screenings Student Music Seminar Salsa Dance Instructions BSU Gospel Choir Cruise Portfolio Review Studio visits with students Students 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 away and sales from t-shirt will go into a scholarship funs in her name and honor – T. Melchishua)

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DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Academic Rank and Tenure Prof. E. Clark Mester Academic Standards Prof. E. Clark Mester College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum Prof. Tewodross Melchishua University Curriculum Prof. Tewodross Melchishua International Programs Prof. Tewodross Melchishua Online Course Policy Prof. Tewodross Melchishua International Programs Prof. Gina Lewis Grants (DFPA) Prof. Gina Lewis Recruitment Prof. Gina Lewis Faculty Senate Dr. Marymal Holmes Faculty Senate Alternate Prof. Clayton Lang Shared Governance (MHEC) Prof. Clayton Lang Faculty Evaluation Mr. Elliott Moffitt Faculty Welfare Mr. Elliott Moffitt General Education Committee Prof. Rene Charlow Dr. Gail Medford

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