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K–12 Standards

HS Advanced

Other National Core Arts Standards Theatre sets

Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr1.HS3

    1.  

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions, and technologies to create the visual composition of a drama/ theatre work. TH:Cr1.a.HS3

      2. b

        Create a complete design for a drama/theatre work that incorporates all elements of technology.TH:Cr1.b.HS3

      3. c

         Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic, in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.c.HS3

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr2.HS3

    1.  

      Develop

      1. a

        Develop and synthesize original ideas in a drama/theatre work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and western or nonwestern theatre traditions. TH:Cr2.a.HS3

      2. b

        Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.b.HS3

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic workTH:Cr3.HS3

    1.  

      Rehearse

      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.TH:Cr3.a.HS3

      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. TH:Cr3.b.HS3

      3. c

        Apply a high level of technical proficiencies to the rehearsal process to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work. TH:Cr3.c.HS3

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
TH:Pr4.HS3

    1.  

      Select

      1. a

        Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr4.a.HS3

      2. b

        Apply a variety of researched acting techniques as an approach to character choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.b.HS3

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.TH:Pr5.HS3

    1.  

      Prepare

      1. a

        Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance. TH:Pr5.a.HS3

      2. b

        Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production. TH:Pr5.b.HS3

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
 TH:Pr6.HS3

    1.  

      Share, Present

      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. TH:Pr6.a.HS3

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workTH:Re7.HS3

    1.  

      Reflect

      1. a

        Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.a.HS3

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH:Re8.HS3

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Use detailed supporting evidence and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing a drama/ theatre work.TH:Re8.a.HS3

      2. b

        Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.b.HS3

      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.  TH:Re8.c.HS3

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.TH:Re9.HS3

    1.  

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a drama/theatre work to support or evaluate artistic choices. TH:Re9.a.HS3

      2. b

        Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.b.HS3

      3. c

        Compare and debate the connection between a drama/theatre work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences. TH:Re9.c.HS3

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. TH:Cn10.HS3

    1.  

      Empathize

      1. a

        Collaborate on a drama/theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives.TH:Cn10.a.HS3

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingTH:Cn11.HS3

    1.  

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Develop a drama/theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems. TH:Cn11.1.a.HS3

    2.  

      Research

      1. a

        Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, based on a critical interpretation of specific data from theatre research.TH:Cn11.2.a.HS3

      2. b

         Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a drama/theatre work, based on critical research.TH:Cn11.2.b.HS3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Theatre at a Glance

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