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K–12 Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts: High School - Professional Pathway

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CreateDT.H2.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.H2.1.1

    1. a

      Investigate historical and cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.1.1.a

    2. b

      Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.1.1.b

    3. c

      Develop a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work based on personal experiences and knowledge.DT.H2.1.1.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. DT.H2.1.2

    1. a

      Refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.1.2.a

    2. b

      Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work. DT.H2.1.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives.DT.H2.1.3

    1. a

      Choose and interpret a drama/theatre work to connect and question beliefs.DT.H2.1.3.a

    2. b

      Make creative choices based on connections with the selected topicDT.H2.1.3.b

    3. c

      Integrate connections and knowledge from different art forms and disciplines to develop a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.1.3.c

  • 4

    Refine towards completion of artistic work. DT.H2.1.4

    1. a

      Analyze the dramatic concept and technical design elements of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work through the use of the rehearsal process.DT.H2.1.4.a

    2. b

      Revise physical, vocal, and physiological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a drama/theatre work by using research and script analysis. DT.H2.1.4.b

    3. c

      Re-imagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.H2.1.4.c

PerformDT.H2.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. DT.H2.2.1

    1. a

      Analyze how unique choices shape believable and sustainable drama/theatre work.DT.H2.2.1.a

    2. b

      Assess how essential text information, research from various sources, and the director’s concept influence artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.2.1.b

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.H2.2.2

    1. a

      Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable drama/theatre performance.DT.H2.2.2.a

    2. b

      Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.DT.H2.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.H2.2.3

    1. a

      Execute creative processes to tell stories in a scripted drama/theatre work, to connect with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.H2.2.3.a

  • 4

     Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.H2.2.4

    1. a

      Present a drama/theatre work using creative processes that shape the production for a specific audience.DT.H2.2.4.a

Critically RespondDT.H2.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.H2.3.1

    1. a

      Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work to critique artistic choices and justify meaningful feedback based on historical, cultural, and personal context.DT.H2.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DT.H2.3.2

    1. a

      Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices, when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.DT.H2.3.2.a

    2. b

      Apply concepts from a drama/theatre work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding. DT.H2.3.2.b

    3. c

      Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and observation of drama/theatre work.DT.H2.3.2.c

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future.DT.H2.3.3

    1. a

      Explore how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research data applied in drama/theatre work.DT.H2.3.3.a

    2. b

      Connect drama/theatre knowledge, skills, training, and self-discipline needed to pursue career and technical opportunities outside of theatre.DT.H2.3.3.b

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DT.H2.3.4

    1. a

      Analyze and assess a drama/theatre work by connecting it to art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines using supporting evidence and criteria.DT.H2.3.4.a

    2. b

      Construct meaning in a drama/theatre work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations.DT.H2.3.4.b

    3. c

      Verify how a drama/theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience.DT.H2.3.4.c

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