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K–12 Standards

Theatre: By the end of grade 12

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Creating

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    Generating and conceptualizing ideas.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Research to construct ideas about the visual composition of devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12prof.Cr1a

      2. b

        Explore the impact of technology on design choices in devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12prof.Cr1b

      3. c

        Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic. 1.4.12prof.Cr1c

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Investigate historical and cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12acc.Cr1a

      2. b

        Understand and apply technology to design choices for devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Cr1b

      3. c

        Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic. 1.4.12acc.Cr1c

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Synthesize knowledge from a variety of theatrical conventions and technologies to create the visual composition of devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Cr1a

      2. b

        Create a complete design for devised or scripted theatre work that incorporates multiple elements of technology. 1.4.12adv.Cr1b

      3. c

        Integrate dramaturgical analysis with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic.1.4.12adv.Cr1c

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    Organizing and developing ideas. 

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Explore the function of history and culture in the development and subsequent interpretations of devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12prof2.Cr2a

      2. b

        Examine the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers, and explore their interdependent roles.1.4.12prof.Cr2b

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Develop a dramatic interpretation to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences in a devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Cr2a

      2. b

        Cooperate as a creative team to make informative and analytical choices for devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12acc.Cr2b

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Collaborate as a creative team to make informative and analytical choices for devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12adv.Cr2a

      2. b

        Collaborate as a creative team to make original artistic choices in devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Cr2b

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    Refining and completing products.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Use script analysis to inform choices impacting the believability and authenticity of a character.1.4.12prof.Cr3a

      2. b

        Practice devised or scripted theatre work using theatrical staging conventions.1.4.12prof.Cr3b

      3. c

        Explore technical design choices that support the story and emotional impact of a scripted or devised theatre work.1.4.12prof.Cr3c

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Explore physical and vocal choices to develop a character that is believable and authentic in devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12acc.Cr3a

      2. b

        Use the rehearsal process to analyze and revise a devised or scripted theatre work using theatrical staging conventions. 1.4.12acc.Cr3b

      3. c

        Re-imagine technical design choices during the course of the rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Cr3c

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Explore physical, vocal and psychological characteristics to create a multidimensional character that is believable and authentic in devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Cr3a

      2. b

        Transform devised or scripted theatre work using the rehearsal process to re-imagine style, genre, form, and theatrical conventions. 1.4.12adv.Cr3b

      3. c

        Originate and construct technical design choices that support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12adv.Cr3c

Performing

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    Selecting, analyzing, and interpreting work.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Rehearse various acting exercises to expand skills in a rehearsal for devised or scripted theatre performance.1.4.12prof.Pr4a

      2. b

        Use technical elements to increase the impact of design for a theatre production.1.4.12prof.Pr4b

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Refine a range of acting skills to build believable and sustainable characters in a devised or scripted theatre performance.1.4.12acc.Pr4a

      2. b

        Apply theatrical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatre production. 1.4.12acc.Pr4b

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Create and justify a collection of acting techniques from reliable resources to prepare believable and sustainable characters in a devised or scripted theatrical theatre performance.1.4.12adv.Pr4a

      2. b

        Create and justify the selection of technical elements used to develop and build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production. 1.4.12adv.Pr4b

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    Developing and refining techniques and models or steps needed to create products.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Identify and explore different pacing options per character to better communicate the story in a theatre work. 1.4.12prof.Pr5a

      2. b

        Explore and discover character choices using given circumstances in devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12prof.Pr5b

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Discover how unique choices shape believable and sustainable characters in devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12acc.Pr5a

      2. b

        Identify how essential text information, research from various sources, and the director's concept to influence character choices in a theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Pr5b

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Experiment with theatrical styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Pr5a

      2. b

        Experiment with various acting techniques as an approach to character development in devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Pr5b

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    Conveying meaning through art. 

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Perform devised or scripted theatre work for a specific audience. 1.4.12prof.Pr6a

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Produce devised or scripted theatre work using a creative process that shapes the production for a specific audience. 1.4.12acc.Pr6a

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Produce a devised or scripted theatre production for a specific audience that employs research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer, and dramaturg. 1.4.12adv.Pr6a

Responding

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    Perceiving and analyzing products.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Utilize personal reactions and reflections to artistic choices in a theatrical work for a formal theatre critique.1.4.12prof.Re7a

      2. b

        Collaboratively analyze how artistic choices in a theatrical work affect personal and peer reactions.1.4.12prof.Re7b

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Respond to what is seen, felt and heard in devised or scripted theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices1.4.12acc.Re7a

      2. b

        Apply theatre elements and production values to formal and informal evaluations or artistic choices in a theatrical work1.4.12acc.Re7b

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretations of artistic criteria and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices of devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12adv.Re7a

      2. b

        Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Re7b

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    Interpreting intent and meaning.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Examine a devised or scripted theatre work and identify the supporting evidence/criteria for its effectiveness to communicate the central message considering the play’s history, culture, and political context. 1.4.12prof.Re8a

      2. b

        Evaluate the aesthetics of the production elements in a devised or scripted theatre work and their ability to support or extend the storyline.1.4.12prof.Re8b

      3. c

        Formulate a deeper understanding and appreciation of a devised or scripted theatre work by considering its specific purpose or intended audience.1.4.12prof.Re8c

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Analyze and assess a devised or scripted theatre work by connecting it to art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines using supporting evidence and criteria. 1.4.12acc.Re8a

      2. b

        Construct meaning in a devised or scripted theatre work considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others' interpretations.1.4.12acc.Re8b

      3. c

        Verify and articulate how a devised or scripted theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience.1.4.12acc.Re8c

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a devised or scripted theatre work to support or evaluate artistic choices.1.4.12adv.Re8a

      2. b

        Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Re8b

      3. c

        Compare and debate the connection between devised or scripted theatre work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.1.4.12adv.Re8c

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    Applying criteria to evaluate products.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Analyze and compare artistic choices developed from personal experiences in multiple devised or scripted theatre works.1.4.12prof.Re9a

      2. b

        Identify and compare cultural perspectives and contexts that may influence the evaluation of a devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12prof.Re9b

      3. c

        Justify personal aesthetics, preferences and beliefs through participation in and observation of devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12prof.Re9c

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices when participating in or observing devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Re9a

      2. b

        Apply concepts from devised or scripted theatre work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding. 1.4.12acc.Re9b

      3. c

        Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics, preferences and beliefs through participation in and observation of devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12acc.Re9c

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Use detailed supporting evidence and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Re9a

      2. b

        Use understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12adv.Re9b

      3. c

        Support and explain aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in devised or scripted theatre work1.4.12adv.Re9c

Connecting

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    Synthesizing and relating knowledge and personal experiences to create products.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12prof.Cn10a

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Choose, interpret and perform devised or scripted theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs.1.4.12acc.Cn10a

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Collaborate on devised or scripted theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community and cultural perspectives.1.4.12adv.Cn10a

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    Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.

    1.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Integrate knowledge of cultural, global and historic belief systems into creative choices in a devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12prof.Cn11a

      2. b

        Use basic research methods to better understand the social and cultural background of devised or scripted theatre work. 1.4.12prof.Cn11b

    2.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Integrate conventions and knowledge from different art forms and other disciplines to examine cross-cultural devised or scripted theatre works.1.4.12acc.Cn11a

      2. b

        Explore how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research data applied in devised or scripted theatre work.1.4.12acc.Cn11b

    3.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Develops devised or scripted theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems. 1.4.12adv.Cn11a

      2. b

        Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted theatre work based on a critical interpretation of specific data from theatre research.1.4.12adv.Cn11c

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