Fundamental Qualities and Essential Components of a Quality Performing Artist: Perspectives of Instructors from Public and Private Educational Institutions in Thailand Fundamental Qualities and Essential Components of Quality Performing Artist: Perspectives of Instructors from Public and Private Educational Institutions in Thailand
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This research aimed to study the fundamental qualities and essential components of being a quality performing artist from the perspectives of instructors in both public and private educational institutions. The mixed-methods approach was employed with 16 informants, comprising instructors of performing arts and Thai classical dance from 15 higher education institutions covering five regions of Thailand, each with at least five years of teaching experience. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and an online opinion survey, then analyzed using content analysis, descriptive statistics, and the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC).
The findings revealed that the fundamental qualities of a quality performing artist comprise four main dimensions: physical, cognitive-emotional, relational, and professional. The instrument was validated by three experts (IOC = 0.67–1.00). All 15 assessment items received high appropriateness ratings from the informants, reflecting the consensus of informants regarding the importance of these qualities. The "maturity" item received a perfect score of 100%, while discipline and responsibility, dedication and commitment to self-development, and acting skills emerged as the most highly valued qualities in open-ended responses. The findings indicate that fundamental qualities of a quality performing artist are not limited to technical skills alone, but encompass holistic development that balances physical, mental, social, and professional competencies.
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