Theatre Arts IV: Advanced Acting and Directing

Creative Process

  • 1

    The student will evaluate and refine original scripts for performance.TIV.1

  • 2

    The student will synthesize research and inquiry to develop artistic choices.TIV.2

Critical Thinking and Communication 

  • 3

    The student will analyze, interpret, and evaluate theatre.TIV.3

    1. a

      Analyze and interpret meaning in personal theatre projects.TIV.3.a

    2. b

      Compare and contrast a variety of published criticisms of a play and evaluate findings.TIV.3.b

    3. c

      Critique performances, focusing on the acting or directing.TIV.3.c

    4. d

      Evaluate the qualities of a theatrical production that elicit an audience response, including the director’s interpretation, the production elements, and the actors’ abilities to sustain and project believable characterizations.TIV.3.d

    5. e

      Analyze the intentions and choices of peer directors and designers.TIV.3.e

  • 4

    The student will explain how personal aesthetic criteria are applied to personal performance and direction.TIV.4

  • 5

    The student will apply communication and collaboration skills for theatre experiences.TIV.5

    1. a

      Prepare and present written and oral critiques of peer work.TIV.5.a

    2. b

      Collaborate with peers for all elements of theatrical productions.TIV.5.b

    3. c

      Model professional discipline in rehearsal and performance. TIV.5.c

History, Culture, and Citizenship

  • 6

    The student will explain historical and cultural influences on choices in directing and acting projects.TIV.6

  • 7

    The student will identify arts leaders in the community and their impact.TIV.7

  • 8

    The student will assume personal responsibility and demonstrate integrity in making ethical and legal choices related to intellectual property.TIV.8

Innovation in the Arts 

  • 9

    The student will make career and college connections to theatre.  TIV.9

    1. a

      Refine professional theatre skills in an area of personal interest.TIV.9.a

    2. b

      Create and refine a professional theatre portfolio.TIV.9.b

  • 10

    The student will analyze the ways that technology and innovation have impacted the evolution of historical and contemporary theatre productions.TIV.10

  • 11

    The student will synthesize a variety of art forms to create and enhance performance and production.TIV.11

Technique and Application

  • 12

    The student will refine acting skills involving voice and movement to depict multidimensional characters.TIV.12

    1. a

      Demonstrate vocal performance skills—breath control, articulation, projection, volume, pitch, tone, vocal placement, rhythm, and dialect.TIV.12.a

    2. b

      Apply movement skills in characterization—posture, gait, gesture, leading center, balance, poise, timing, and facial expression.TIV.12.b

  • 13

    The student will refine personal acting technique. TIV.13

    1. a

      Apply appropriate acting approaches to different pieces (e.g., improvisations, monologues, scenes, plays).TIV.13.a

    2. b

      Analyze scripts for historical and cultural context.  TIV.13.b

    3. c

      Apply creative choices to communicate artistic intent.TIV.13.c

    4. d

      Refine actor preparation technique for audition and performance. TIV.13.d

  • 14

    The student will work independently and collaboratively as a director to create unified productions that follow the playwright’s intent.  TIV.14

  • 15

    The student will demonstrate artistic leadership to develop an effective collaborative working relationship among cast and crew. TIV.15

  • 16

    The student will refine skills for theatre design.TIV.16

    1. a

      Create and/or collaborate on designs for all production components.TIV.16.a

    2. b

      Assess technical and design components and identify solutions to technical theatre problems. TIV.16.b

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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