Abstract
This article reviews the development and implementation of external evaluation systems for assessing creative achievement in academic theatre, particularly in the context of promotion and tenure decisions. Tracing the evolution of national guidelines and professional task force recommendations, the discussion outlines key principles for documenting artistic work, including peer and extramural review, open evaluator selection, and extended timeframes for assessment. It explores tensions between educational and professional standards, addresses the risks of overemphasizing directing over other creative roles, and raises concerns about the potential for artistic conservatism under continuous scrutiny. The article argues that evaluation practices must reflect diverse institutional missions, recognize the collaborative nature of theatre production, and balance attention to both product and process. It concludes that faculty must remain engaged in refining evaluative criteria and safeguarding artistic vision, ensuring that quality assurance mechanisms support, rather than diminish, the vitality of creative work in higher education.
Recommended Citation
Rosenberg, Donald L.
(1989)
"Evaluation and Artistic Vision: A Review of Progress to Date,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 69, Article 12.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol69/iss1/12
