CONNECT: Explore and relate artistic ideas and works to past, present, and future societies and cultures.CN

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    Relate theatrical ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.AD.CN.1

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      Analyze the impact of theatre throughout the world from the 1900s to the present on trends, styles, and artists, and their future implications.AD.CN.1.1

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      Analyze the interdisciplinary connections inherent in theatrical creation and performance and their relevance across different fields.AD.CN.1.2

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    Explore advancements in the field of theatre arts.AD.CN.2

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      Identify the training, education, skills, and plan of action necessary for success in a selected career in theatre arts.AD.CN.2.1

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      Evaluate the impact of innovations used to create theatrical works.AD.CN.2.2

CREATE: Create and adapt new artistic ideas and work individually or collaboratively.CR

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    Create original theatrical ideas and works, independently and collaboratively.AD.CR.1

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      Develop a variety of extended scenes or short plays through improvisation, applying acting and directorial techniques in anticipation of various audiences or theatrical settings.AD.CR.1.1

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      Create a variety of extended scenes or plays inspired by various time periods or cultures.AD.CR.1.2

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      Implement original technical designs reflecting various time periods or cultures incorporating available facilities, technology, and tools.AD.CR.1.3

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    Adapt original theatrical ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively.AD.CR.2

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      Synthesize theatrical works from various source materials while following a set of aesthetic choices.AD.CR.2.1

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      Explain how to gain the legal right to use another artist's work.AD.CR.2.2

PRESENT: Present, perform, produce, and develop artistic ideas and works.PR

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    Perform theatrical works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres.AD.PR.1

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      Implement justified choices made in response to feedback and specific criteria.AD.PR.1.1

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      Apply conventions of acting, directing, and technical theatre to refine theatrical works for presentation.AD.PR.1.2

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    Develop theatrical presentations.AD.PR.2

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      Develop contrasting theatrical works for diverse genres, audiences, auditions, or productions.AD.PR.2.1

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      Model appropriate audience, performer, and technician etiquette.AD.PR.2.2

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      Implement technical elements effectively from design through actualization to enhance theatrical works.AD.PR.2.3

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      Adapt staging and direction for various stage configurations.AD.PR.2.4

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    Analyze theatrical works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary.AD.RE.1

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      Analyze aesthetics in various settings, production situations, time periods, or audiences in written and presented theatrical works.AD.RE.1.1

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      Evaluate the impact of theatrical works on intended audiences.AD.RE.1.2

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    Evaluate theatrical works using content-specific vocabulary.AD.RE.2

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      Justify personal preferences for theatrical elements acknowledging the influence of history, society, culture, and professional theatre.AD.RE.2.1

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      Justify suggestions for improving theatrical works, utilizing created criteria.AD.RE.2.2

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?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Theatre