Note: A maximum of 30 Points may be obtained during your high school career for use toward your LITA Award Approved LITA School Wide/Community Activities Points (A cumulative maximum of 30 points may only be used toward your LITA Award. ** = Awarded if NOT listed in your chosen LITA Area Award of Points Criteria) Activity Documentation Method # Points Awarded per Year Tally of points per Grade 9th **Participant in a school sanctioned competition (Ex. Literary) Voucher with Signature of sponsoring teacher 1 per contest **Award in a school sanctioned competition Certificate 3 per contest **Participant in a Regional school sanctioned competition Voucher with Signature of sponsoring teacher 1 per contest **Award in a Regional school sanctioned competition Certificate 3 per contest **Participant in a State school sanctioned competition Voucher with Signature of sponsoring teacher 2 per contest **Award in a State school Certificate 4 per contest
sanctioned competition **Participant in a National school sanctioned competition Voucher with Signature of sponsoring teacher 3 per contest **Award in a National school sanctioned competition Certificate 5 per contest Attendance at an DFA performance OUTSIDE of your chosen LITA area Copy of the show program signed by the Teacher serving as the House Manager or Box Office Manager 1 per performance. Maximum of 5 per year for LITA credit Attendance at an non-DFA public performance OUTSIDE of your chosen LITA area Copy of the show program with an attached ticket stub 1 per performance **Officer in Student Council, a class, a club, or Honor Society Voucher signed by sponsoring teacher 4 Membership in an Honor Society (NAHS, NJAHS, TRI-M, NHS, NJHS, Thespian, NEHS) Voucher signed by sponsoring teacher or Membership Card 1 Academic Honor Roll each 9 weeks during the school year Transcript or Voucher signed by School Counselor 2 President’s Award for Educational Excellence Certificate 3 Top Scholar in Grade Certificate 3 Highest overall average in an Academic Class Certificate 2 per class Perfect Attendance for the school year Certificate 2 Attendance at the Governor’s Honors Program in an ACADEMIC SUBJECT during 10th or 11th grades Letter of Acceptance 8 Georgia Scholar Certificate 3 Hope Scholar Award Letter 1 Passing a National Foreign Language Examination Certificate or Letter of Report 2 Total Points Per Grade Cumulative Points toward a Letter in the Arts Award Reminder: 30 points maximum may be used toward the LITA award Cumulative Points toward a Leadership in the Arts Award Form #3 VOUCHERS FOR DOCUMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES FOR LITA POINTS
Journalism (Yearbook) 1 per year Introduction to a Foreign Language ½ per year Foreign Language above the Introductory Level 1 per year B. Approved Enrichment Courses The following is a list of approved enrichment courses to supplement your Communicative Arts studies that may be taken to qualify for your LITA. Any courses in Band, Vocal Music, Orchestra, Piano, Drama, Visual Arts, Music Theory, Music History, Theater Technology, or Broadcast & Film Production C. Sanctioned Activities for the Award of Communicative Arts LITA Points ACTIVITY OR AWARD POINTS Per year DOCUMENTATION Publication in a Notable Literary Source 6 Photocopy of the work in the publication Recognition as an Outstanding Student 3 Certificate Performing and/or writing an original work that is performed outside of school (Ex. Morris Museum of Art Open Mike Night) 2 per production Voucher signed by production sponsor Performing or writing an original work or Spoken Word in a Writing Department Performance 4 per production Voucher or Copy of the program signed by teacher Performing or writing of an original work or Spoken Word that is chosen to be on the annual Emerging Artists Production 5 per production Voucher or Copy of the program signed by teacher Performance or writing of an original work or Spoken Word for a Fine Arts production (ex. Black History) 3 per production Voucher or Copy of the program signed by teacher Quill & Scroll Society or NEHS Officer 3 Voucher signed by sponsor Participation in Poetry Slam or Open Mike at DFA 1 Voucher signed by sponsor Award for original work – Slam 3 Voucher signed by sponsor Award for non-original Slam performance 2 Voucher signed by sponsor Award for Haiku Slam 1 Voucher signed by sponsor DFA GHP Nomination in Communicative Arts 3 Voucher signed by nominating teacher Semi-Finalist in Communicative Arts 5 Letter of Achievement or Voucher signed by School Counselor GHP Finalist and Attendee in Communicative Arts 8 Letter of Achievement or Voucher signed by School Counselor GHP Communicative Arts Minor 2 Voucher signed by supervising GHP instructor Attendance at a Residential Writing Workshop 5 Voucher signed by sponsor or other official Attendance at a Day Long Residential Writing Workshop (4 hours min.) 2 Voucher signed by sponsor or other official Ampersand Editor 5 Copy of publication Ampersand Assistant Editor 3 Copy of publication Ampersand Staff 2 Copy of publication
*If scheduled as a ½ hour class Beg. Men’s Dance Tap/Jazz 2 Modern 2 Adv. Men’s Dance Tap/Jazz 3* Ballet 2 Tap/Jazz 3** Modern 3 1 per year **If scheduled as a full hour class Ballet 3 Tap/Jazz 4 Modern 4 Ballet 4 Ballet 5 B. Approved Enrichment Courses The following is a list of approved enrichment courses to supplement your Band studies that may be taken to qualify for your LITA. Any courses in Band, Vocal Music, Orchestra, Piano, Drama, Visual Arts, Music Theory, Music History, Theater Technology, Communicative Arts, or Broadcast & Film Production. Foreign Language Physical Education Anatomy & Physiology or Physics C. Sanctioned Activities for the Award of Dance LITA Points Key: “Production” means a set of performances under the show title, not a single performance. ACTIVITY OR AWARD POINTS Per year DOCUMENTATION Recognition as Outstanding Student in Your Dance Class at the end of the school year. 1 per class Photocopy of Certificate Participation in Dance Dept. Performances (Ex. Evening of Dance and Jazz, Dance & Jazz, Beginner Showcases, Black History, Fine Arts Festival, etc.) 3 per production Copy of program with name highlighted or teacher voucher Participation in Dance Dept. Performances outside of school 4 per production Voucher signed by dance teacher. Participation in dance performances outside of school 2 per total production Program with name highlighted in cast list. Attendance at a Dance Dept. sanctioned workshop master class 3 per workshop Voucher signed by dance teacher. Attendance at a dance workshop outside of school (Ex. DMI, Tremaine, SERBA, etc.) 2 per workshop. Maximum of 6 points per year A photocopy of a schedule of events highlighted with the activities you participated in. Attendance at a summer dance program for a minimum of one full week. 4 per year A photocopy of a schedule of events highlighted with the activities you participated in. Attendance at a summer dance program on scholarship. 6 per year A photocopy of your acceptance letter and a photocopy of the schedule of event that you participated in.
conference in Morrow, GA Attending International Thespian conference, 4 Program from conference (or other) performance/workshops 3 Voucher signed by sponsor Performing at International Thespian conference, (Individual events or play marathon) 5 Photocopy of International program Participation/competing in play, GA Theatre Conference, or SETC (see rules pertaining to region or state competitions) (see rules pertaining to region or state competitions) Attending plays and workshops at GA Theatre Conference (must have original documentation from conference) 2 GTC Program Attending plays and workshops at the Southern Theatre Conference 4 SETC Program Auditioning for colleges at GA Thespian, GTC, or SETC 2 College audition information and ID number Participation in Drama Dept. performances outside of school (ex. Festival of Trees, community service, etc.) 1 Voucher signed by drama teacher Participation in drama performances outside of school (ex. Augusta Players, Augusta Opera, Ft. Gordon Dinner Theatre, Augusta Mini Theatre, etc. 1- 3 per production depending upon role Photocopy of cast list in program. (You MUST have the program copy.) Director’s signatures are not sufficient. If no program was made, it doesn’t count. Attendance at a Drama workshop (summer camp, fine arts camp, etc) 1 per workshop Voucher signed by supervising artist. Attendance at a summer theatre program, sponsored by a college program. 4 Photocopy of your acceptance letter and a photocopy of the schedule of the event that you participated in. Student earns 1 credit for every three theatrical productions attended. 1 Photocopy of ticket stub or program cover for each show. Student earns 1 credit for every DFA HS or MS production attended, after the required three. 1 Photocopy of program cover. Taking one class per week at a local dance or modeling studio. 2 Photocopy of your registration card, signed by your instructor. Taking private voice lessons, at least once a week. 2 Photocopy of your registration card, signed by your instructor. Having an original drama work selected for the annual DFA Emerging Artist program 2 Program with name highlighted or Voucher signed by adjudicator DFA GHP Nominee in Drama. 3 Voucher signed by drama teacher Semi-Finalist in Drama 5 Letter of Achievement or Voucher signed by School Counselor
DFA GHP finalist and attendee in Drama 8 Letter of Achievement or Voucher signed by School Counselor GHP Drama Minor 2 Voucher signed by supervising GHP instructor Student nominated for DFA Drama award 1 (see rules pertaining to region or state competitions) Students wins: Best Featured, Supporting, Character, Ensemble, or Best Performance in a One-Act 3 Photocopy of ballot sheet Student wins: Best Actor or Best Actress 5 Photocopy of certificate Student wins “Best Class Journal” 2 Photocopy of certificate Student wins “Best Overall Journal” 5 Voucher signed by Drama teacher Stage Manager for any HS or MS major production 6 Voucher signed by Drama teacher Costumer or Property Mistress for any HS or MS major production 4 Photocopy of crew page from program Costume crew (must include construction and running) for any HS or MS major production 2 Photocopy of crew page from program Property crew (must include construction and running) for any HS or MS major production 2 Photocopy of crew page from program with Drama teacher’s signature Set crew (must include construction and running) for any HS or MS major production. 2 Photocopy of crew page from program with Tech teacher’s signature Sound crew 2 Photocopy of crew page from program with Tech teacher’s signature Musician (for Musical Theatre production) 2 Photocopy of crew page from program with Musical Theater teacher’s signature Director for “Student-Directed One-Acts” 6 Photocopy of musician list from program. Student Musical Director 4 Photocopy of production page from program Assistant Director to major MS or HS Drama production 4 Photocopy of production page from program Student Choreographer 3 Photocopy of production page from program Dance Captain 2 Photocopy of production page from program Member of the DFA Improv Troupe 2 Official cast list Drama Club President 4 Photocopy of Secretary’s list of officers Dram Club Officer 2 Photocopy of Secretary’s list of officers
Orchestra Orchestra teacher State Level Audition participation for All-State Orchestra 3 per year Voucher signed by Orchestra teacher All-State Orchestra Finalist and Participant 4 per year Copy of performance program or Voucher signed by Orchestra teacher Attendance at an Orchestra summer program/camp for a minimum of one full week (Ex: Interlochen) 5 Voucher signed by workshop official or parent. Private lessons at least twice each month for a year. 4 Voucher signed by your private teacher Weekly private lessons for a year. 6 Voucher signed by your private teacher Attendance to a professional orchestra performance outside of school. 2 per performance Ticket stub and program Peer Tutoring in Orchestra at least two hours per month for at least a semester. 3 per semester Voucher signed by Orchestra Teacher each semester. Volunteering with Orchestra Teacher after school. ½ per hour Voucher signed by Orchestra teacher Performing 1-3 solo or small ensemble pieces in a recital. 2 per performance Copy of performance program or Voucher signed by Orchestra teacher Performing in a half or full length solo recital. 4 per program Voucher signed by Orchestra teacher Having an original string composition selected for the annual DFA Emerging Artist program 2 Program with name highlighted or voucher signed by adjudicator Petition for the acceptance of a valuable Orchestra experience with documentation 1-10 Voucher signed by Orchestra LITA supervisor LITA in Piano A. Approved Courses The following is a list of courses offered in the Piano program. Please note that courses may be taken more than once and still qualify toward your 3 cumulative hours or Carnegie Units in Piano. You are encouraged to take a variety of courses toward your Piano LITA.
DFA Performance Accompanist for a DFA performance (off-campus) 3 per event Program or Voucher signed by teacher Attendance at a DFA Spring Piano Recital that you are not performing in 2 Copy of program signed & dated by the Box Office Manager or the House Manager Attendance at a public piano performance outside of school. 2 per performance Ticket stub and copy of the program. Attendance at a summer program/camp for a minimum of one full week (Ex: Interlochen) 6 Voucher signed by workshop official or parent. Having an original piano composition selected for the annual DFA Emerging Artist program 2 Program with name highlighted or voucher signed by adjudicator Participation in the GMTA Regional Piano Competition 20 Voucher signed by competition official or DFA Piano Instructor Award in an approved Piano Competition 7 Certificate of achievement or voucher signed by competition official Petition for the acceptance of a valuable Piano experience with supervisor-designated documentation 1-10 Voucher signed by Piano LITA supervisor LITA in Technical Theater & Design A. Approved Courses The following is a list of courses offered in the Technical Theater program. Please note that courses may be taken more than once and still qualify toward your