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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 8

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to performance problems in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.8.a

    2. b.

      Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges for a specific performance space in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.8.b

    3. c.

      Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character's authentic inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.8.c

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.8.a

    2. b.

      participate in collaborative responsibilities required to present a drama/theatre work informally to an audience.TH:Cr2.1.8.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Use repetition and analysis in order to unify a devised or scripted drama/theatre work during the rehearsal process.TH:Cr3.1.8.a

    2. b.

      Refine effective physical, vocal, and psychological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.8.b

    3. c.

      implement and refine a planned technical design using simple technology during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.8.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Identify various choices to enhance the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.8.a

    2. b.

      Use various character objectives, motives, and tactics in scene to overcome obstacles.TH:Pr4.1.8.b

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Choose a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr5.1.8.a

    2. b.

      incorporate a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.TH:Pr5.1.8.b

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Explore multiple themes within a drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr6.1.8.a

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Compare personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.8.a

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Contrast multiple personal experiences and choose the most appropriate based on textual evidence when participating in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.8.a

    2. b.

      Analyze how cultural perspectives influence the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.8.b

    3. c.

      Apply personal aesthetics to interpret a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.8.c

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Respond to a drama/theatre work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria.TH:Re9.1.8.a

    2. b.

      Assess how the production elements present the theme of a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.8.b

    3. c.

      Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.TH:Re9.1.8.c

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Examine a community issue through multiple perspectives in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn10.1.8.a

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. a.

      Incorporate different forms of theatre to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.TH:Cn11.1.8.a

    2. a.

      Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/theatre work to be produced.TH:Cn11.2.8.a

    3. b.

      Investigate the time period and place of a theatrical work to better understand design choices.TH:Cn11.2.8.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Theatre

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