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K–12 Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts: High School - Professional Pathway

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CreateDT.H3.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.H3.1.1

    1. a

      Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions and technologies to create the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.DT.H3.1.1.a

    2. b

      Create a complete design for a drama/theatre work that incorporates all elements of technology.DT.H3.1.1.b

    3. c

      Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.DT.H3.1.1.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. DT.H3.1.2

    1. a

      Develop and synthesize original ideas in a drama/theatre work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and Western or non-Western theatre traditions. DT.H3.1.2.a

    2. b

      Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work. DT.H3.1.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives.DT.H3.1.3

    1. a

      Collaborate on a drama/theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives.DT.H3.1.3.a

    2. b

      Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, based on a critical interpretation of specific data on ensemble, community.DT.H3.1.3.b

  • 4

    Refine towards completion of artistic work.DT.H3.1.4

    1. a

      Refine, transform, and re-imagine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using the rehearsal process to invent or re-imagine style, genre, form, and conventions.DT.H3.1.4.a

    2. b

      Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis, and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant in a drama/theatre work.DT.H3.1.4.b

    3. c

      Connect technical proficiencies to the rehearsal process to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.H3.1.4.c

PerformDT.H3.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DT.H3.2.1

    1. a

      Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a drama/theatre work.DT.H3.2.1.a

    2. b.

      Formulate an approach to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on a variety of researched techniques.DT.H3.2.1.b

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.H3.2.2

    1. a

      Perform and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.DT.H3.2.2.a

    2. b

      Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.DT.H3.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.H3.2.3

    1. a

      Effectively execute creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, to connect with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.H3.2.3.a

  • 4

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.H3.2.4

    1. a

      Present a drama/theatre production for a specific audience that employs research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer, and dramaturg.DT.H3.2.4.a

Critically RespondDT.H3.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.H3.3.1

    1. a

      Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work to analyze artistic choices and justify meaningful feedback based on historical, cultural, and personal context.DT.H3.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DT.H3.3.2

    1. a

      Revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work using detailed supporting evidence and appropriate criteria.DT.H3.3.2.a

    2. b

      Shape personal responses to drama/theatre work by utilizing new understandings of cultures and contexts.DT.H3.3.2.b

    3. c

      Support and explain aesthetics, preferences and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a drama/theatre work.DT.H3.3.2.c

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future.DT.H3.3.3

    1. a

      Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a drama/theatre work, based on critical research.DT.H3.3.3.a

    2. b

      Connect personal knowledge, skills, training, and self-discipline needed to pursue personal career goals in theatre.DT.H3.3.3.b

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. DT.H3.3.4

    1. a

      Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a drama/theatre work to support or evaluate artistic choice. DT.H3.3.4.a

    2. b

      Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same drama/theatre work.DT.H3.3.4.b

    3. c

      Compare and debate the connection between a drama/theatre work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.DT.H3.3.4.c

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