Technical Theatre I

CreatingCR

  • 1

    Students will generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.CR.1

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will create imaginary environments to enhance plot, characters, dialogue, and stage movement.CR.1.1

      1. 1

        I can explore with guidance ideas for imaginary environments to support the elements of a story.CR.1.1.G

    2. 2

      Design: Students will explore the use of digital media to generate ideas for drama/theatre work.CR.1.2

      1. 1

        I can use a variety of sources to conduct research to generate ideas for technical designs.CR.1.2.G

  • 2

    Students will organize and develop artistic ideas and work.CR.2

    1. 1

      Collaborate: Students will collaborate with a creative team to prepare for a drama/theatre work.CR.2.1

      1. 1

        I can recognize the collaborative nature of theatre.CR.2.1.G

      2. 2

        I can identify with the actor’s experience.CR.2.1.G

    2. 2

      Apply: Students will apply knowledge of theatrical spaces.CR.2.2

      1. 1

        I can identify stage directions.CR.2.2.G

      2. 2

        I can identify types of theatres and areas of the theatre.CR.2.2.G

    3. 3

      Organize: Students will use a variety of documents to organize artistic ideas.CR.2.3

      1. 1

        I can describe the use of a variety of theatrical paperwork.CR.2.3.G

      2. 2

        I can describe the types of documents used specifically for technical design and execution.CR.2.3.G

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

    1. 1

      Refine: Students will apply self-reflection and feedback to refine artistic work.CR.3.1

      1. 1

        I can apply self-reflection to technical theatre work.CR.3.1.G

PerformingPR

  • 4

    Students will analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.PR.4

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      Analyze: Students will analyze scripts to inform technical design.PR.4.1

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        I can analyze a script of literary merit to identify visual and aural design elements.PR.4.1.G

    2. 2

      Determine: Students will examine the effect of character relationships on technical theatre.PR.4.2

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        I can examine the manner in which character relationships assist in telling the story of a drama/theatre work.PR.4.2.G

    3. 3

      Select: Students will select sources of information to inform design choices.PR.4.3

      1. 1

        I can explore multiple sources of information. PR.4.3.G

  • 5

    Students will develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.PR.5

    1. 1

      Prepare: Students will execute a technical theatrical design.PR.5.1

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        I can execute a component of a theatrical design.PR.5.1.G

    2. 2

      Design: Students will explore design theories.PR.5.2

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        I can identify design theories related to technical theatre.PR.5.2.G

    3. 3

      Rehearse: Students will participate in established theatrical processes.PR.5.3

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        I can identify the steps of the design process.PR.5.3.G

      2. 2

        I can identify the steps in the rehearsal process.PR.5.3.G

    4. 4

      Build: Students will construct technical elements for a performance.PR.5.4

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        I can identify specialized tools and equipment used in technical theatre.PR.5.4.G

    5. 5

      Demonstrate: Students will demonstrate appropriate safety practices.PR.5.5

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        I can discuss safety practices in construction and the use of toolsPR.5.5.G

  • 6

    Students will convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.PR.6

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      Share: Students will convey specific meaning through technical theatre work.PR.6.1

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        I can describe the manner in which theatrical design conveys the author’s intent.PR.6.1.G

RespondingRE

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    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

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      Reflect: Students will analyze the contribution of technical elements to a theatrical production.RE.7.1

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        I can identify the contribution of technical elements to the effectiveness of a production using basic theatre terminology.RE.7.1.G

  • 8

    Students will interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.RE.8

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      Interpret: Students will explore the meaning and emotional responses evoked by a theatrical experience.RE.8.1

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        I can identify emotional responses experienced by an audience.RE.8.1.G

  • 9

    Students will apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.RE.9

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      Evaluate: Students will develop and apply criteria for theatrical work.RE.9.1

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        I can evaluate performances, designs, and execution of designs within a given set of criteria using basic theatre terminology.RE.9.1.G

    2. 2

      Justify: Students will apply the concept of artistic merit.RE.9.2

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        I can distinguish between personal preferences and artistic merit.RE.9.2.G

ConnectingCN

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    Students will synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.CN.10

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      Relate: Students will incorporate personal experience, beliefs, and biases in technical theatre tasks.CN.10.1

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        I can discuss the impact of personal experience, beliefs, and biases on a drama/theatre work.CN.10.1.G

  • 11

    Students will relate artistic ideas and work with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.CN.11

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      Incorporate: Students will incorporate social, cultural, and historical knowledge into artistic choices and theatrical conventions.CN.11.1

      1. 1

        I can discuss artistic choices with regard to societal, cultural, and historical context.CN.11.1.G

    2. 2

      Connect: Students will connect community values, beliefs, and cultural differences to the theatrical experience.CN.11.2

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        I can discuss the influence of community values and beliefs on the creation of drama/theatre work.CN.11.2.G

    3. 3

      Understand: Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the artistic work of others.CN.11.3

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        I can define cultural sensitivity related to artistic work.CN.11.3.G

    4. 4

      Connect: Students will connect technical theatre work with theatre history.CN.11.4

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        I can identify the connections between theatre history and my technical theatre work.CN.11.4.G

    5. 5

      Enhance: Students will explore the role of technology in enhancing technical theatre.CN.11.5

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        I can identify technological advances in theatre.CN.11.5.G

Frequently asked questions

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