SCREENING

Characteristics of Visual Art Talent

• Work goes beyond simple representation to include details or elements of self­expression, feelings, or moods, fresh approach to ways of viewing things.
• Includes more detail than typical; is meticulous to an almost excessive degree; catches on to balance, foreshadowing, perspective, and shading very easily; enjoys challenging expenences.
• Lines and details display a high degree of empathy or attention to characteristics and details that others miss.
• Is eager to work with new media or subject matter and continues to attempt to master each one (NOTE: A student may learn to draw a favorite subject matter quite well through constant practice, but this skill does not transfer to other subject matter. The same situation may occur in regards to a particular media in which a student has worked frequently).
• Anxious to participate in art activities beyond assignments, both in and out of school.

Student Preparation for Visual Arts Screening

• PART I - Students are required to bring their portfolio of artwork for the screening. 
  • PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS 
    • At minimum (3) pieces of art; The pieces of art must cover three major areas:
      • still life ( cars, flowers, motorcycles, etc.)
      • landscapes ( outdoor scenes, houses, trees, etc.)
      • figures (people, animal, etc.)
    • Artwork must be an original - no cartoons, copy work, or step by step activities
    • Include a variety of techniques; May include:
      • drawing
      • painting
      • printmaking
      • collage
      • photography
      • graphic/digital art, etc.
    • One piece of artwork required in each of the 3 categories should be done in a different medium, such as pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, crayon, or digital media.
    • No 3 dimensional work should be submitted
• PART II - Students will be given a drawing assignment during the screening. All necessary materials will be provided.

STATE EVALUATION

What to expect for your Talented Visual Art State Evaluations

• Parents/Guardians will be notified of the results of the Visual Art Screening. Art portfolios will be returned to the students who did not pass the Visual Art Screening. If your child passed the Visual Art Screening, then their Art portfolios and screening results were forwarded to the Special Education office to await scheduling of the state evaluations. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the Special Education office to obtain permission and schedule an appointment time for the state evaluation.

• The Special Education office cannot give out any information about the test other than what is below. 

Diagnostic Assessments

• Grades K-6
  • Art Recognition Test: Minimum of 12 points required.
  • Narrative Drawing Test: Minimum of 26 points required
• Grades 7-12
  • Design Judgement Test: Minimum points 26 points required
  • Drawing Test: Minimum of 42 points required 

Screening

Characteristics of Musical Talent

• Demonstrates technical ability on instrument/voice

• Seeks out opportunities to participate in musical activities both in and out of school
• In sensitive to the rhythm and changes in tempo of music
• Carries tune easily and with confidence
• Performs one or more instruments in exceptionally musical manner
• Is recognized by peers and professionals as talented
• Demonstrates high levels of concentration for a sustained period of time while practicing
• Is eager to improve and readily accepts new solutions to technical problems
• Is eager to attempt new styles/periods of music

Student Preparation for Music Screening

• PART I - Student will be screened by at Talented Arts Representative at their school.

• PART II - During this screening, students will be: 
  • Interviewed on their interest and involvement in music
  • Will participate in "music games" to determine musical skill and natural ability (recognizing high/low, same/different pitches and rhythms)
  • Perform two musical selections of contrasting styles on their instrument/voice (i.e. Fast/slow piece and lyrical piece.) The student may also sing for one  selection and play an instrument for the 2nd if they chose to do so. Students MUST be prepared.
    • Vocalists are encouraged to sing with accompaniment. Singing along with a vocalist on CD or track is not appropriate. However, a "Karaoke" type accompaniment is acceptable, as long as the vocal part is not heard.
    • Accompanists are allowed for the audition, but not required.
    • Memorization is not required. However, the piece should be well rehearsed and performance ready.
    • If written music is available, please have copies for the evaluator.
    • If the student has written any original music, copies should be brought to the audition and performed.
• PART III - Parent will be notified of screening results and the screening process will proceed to the State Evaluation for Talented Music or if the student does not qualify to proceed the state evaluation, the parent will receive recommendations of the notifications of results. 

NOTE:
Students should bring all necessary music and instruments and accompaniment along to the music screening and evaluation. If the student is proficient on more than one instrument they should be prepared to perform on each for the audition. A piano and sound system will be provided by the district. The initial music screening will take place at the student's school. The state evaluation will take place at Amite High School Auditorium, Amite Louisiana. 

State Evaluation

What to Expect for your Talented Music State Evaluations

• Parents/Guardians will be notified of the results of the Music Screening. If your child passed the Music Screening, then their screening results were forwarded to the Special Education office to await scheduling of the state evaluations. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the Special Education office to obtain permission and schedule an appointment time for the state evaluation. 

• A COPY of the sheet music to be performed MUST be brought to be used by the evaluators. We have included several websites that you can print sheet music for a minimal cost and some are even free.

  • www.musicnotes.com

  • www.musicscore.com

  • www.sheetmusicdirect.com

State Evaluation Tested Skills

• INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC

• INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - only
  • One music instrument of the student's choice
  • Instrumental performance of two prepared music selections of the student's choice or one original piece.
  • Note: A piano will be provided. Any other instruments must be provided by the student.

• VOCAL MUSIC - only
  • Vocal performance of two prepared selections of the student's choice.
  • Important Note: The student may bring an accompanist to the audition. If a prepared CD, Bluetooth, or any playable audio of the selection is brought to use as the accompanists. It is very important that any audio file that is brought should not have a lead vocal line. Only background instruments and/or background vocals are allowed.

Screening

Characteristics of Theatre Talent

• Seeks out opportunities to perform formally or informally

• Shows a marked ability to reproduce detailed physical and/or vocal behaviors of others

• Shows a variety of facial expressions and body movement
• Can create an imaginary or scripted character different than themselves using a variety of physical and vocal characteristics
• Uses a variety of vocal changes and inflections in reading or telling stories
• Communicates ideas with creativity, feeling and detail
• Displays emotions freely
• Can improvise situations/actions physically
• Can improvise dialogue

Preparation for Theatre Screening

GRADES K-6

PART I - All students will be interviewed about their theatre interest and participation.

PART II - Students will be taken through a variety of activities dealing with movement, use of voice, creativity, characterization, imagination, pantomime, and improvisation.

PART III - (4th - 6th grades only) Students will be required to act out one memorized monologue from the prepared list (approximately 45 - 60 seconds). Costume and props are not allowed (a chair will be provided). Preparations should include the following:

•    Plan your movements and how you will use the space available
•    Memorize your lines and your movements
•    Rehearse until you know the monologue completely
•    Ask others to watch you and give you some suggestions

GRADES 7-12

• PART I - All Students will be interviewed about their theatre interests and participation.
• PART II - Students will be taken through a variety of activities dealing with movement, use of voice, creativity, characterization, imagination, pantomime, and improvisation.
• PART III - Students will be required to act out one memorized monologue (approximately 2 minutes in length) from the following State approved lists of plays. Costume and props are not allowed (a chair will be provided inf needed). 

Helpful Hints:

• What is a Monologue?
  • When one character speaks at length to others or to him/himself, a monologue must make sense alone without the dialogue of others, like a short story taken out of a longer work. 

• When selecting a monlogue look for: 
  • A character about your own age
  • Material two to three minutes in length when performed
  • A piece that is interesting, dramatic, or fun
  • A piece that shows your acting ability

• How is a monologue prepared?
  • Read the play
  • Write down everything you can about your character and try to be those things
  • Plan out your movements and how you will use the space available
  • Memorize your lines and your movements
  • Rehearse until you know it completely
  • Ask others to watch you and give suggestions

State Evaluation

Preparation for Talent Theatre State Evaluations 

Grades K-6
Parents/Guardians will be notified of the results of the Visual Art Screening. Art portfolios will be returned to the students who did not pass the Visual Art Screening. If your child passed the Visual Art Screening, then their Art portfolios and screening results were forwarded to the Special Education office to await scheduling of the state evaluations. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the Special Education office to obtain permission and schedule an appointment time for the state evaluation. 

• Part I - All students will be interviewed about their theatre interests. 
• Part II - Students will be taken through a variety of activities dealing with movement, use of voice, creativity, characterization, imagination, pantomime, and improvisation.  
• Part III - (4-6 grades only) Students will be required to act out one memorized monologue from the prepared list ( approximately 45-60 seconds). Costume and props are not allowed (a chair will be provided). Preparations should include the following: 
  • Plan your movements and how you will use the space available
  • Memorize your lines and your movements
  • Rehearse until you know the monologue completely
  • Ask others to watch you and give you some suggestions
  • List of Monolouges (grades 4-6) 

Grades 7-12
Parents/Guardians will be notified of the results of the Theatre Screening. If your child passed the Theater Screening, then their screening results were forwarded to the Special Education office to await scheduling of the state evaluations. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the Special Education office to obtain permission and schedule an appointment time for the state evaluation. 

• Part I - All students will be interviewed about their theatre interests. 
• Part II - Students will be taken through a variety of activities dealing with movement, use of voice, creativity, characterization, imagination, pantomime, and improvisation.  
• Part III - Students will be required to act out a memorized monologue from the prepared list (approximately 2 minutes in length) from the following State approved lists of plays. Costume and props are not allowed (a chair will be provided if needed). 
  • Plan your movements and how you will use the space available
  • Memorize your lines and your movements
  • Rehearse until you know the monologue completely
  • Ask others to watch you and give you some suggestions
  • State-Approved Talented Theatre Playlist (grades 7-12)