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K–12 Standards

Theatre: High School - Accomplished

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Creating

  • Anchor Standard 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work.Acc.TH:Cr1

    1. a

       Investigate historical and cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr1.a

    2. b

      Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr1.b

    3. c

      Understand and apply technical theatre elements to design solutions for a drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr1.c

  • Anchor Standard 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work.Acc.TH:Cr2

    1. a

      Refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a drama/theatre in western or non-western theatre traditions.Acc.TH:Cr2.a

    2. b

      Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr2.b

  • Anchor Standard 3

     Refine and Complete Artistic WorkAcc.TH:Cr3

    1. a

      Use the rehearsal process to analyze the dramatic concept and design elements of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr3.a

    2. b

      Use research and script analysis to revise physical, vocal, and physiological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr3.b

    3. c

      Re-imagine and revise design choices using technical theatre elements during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Cr3.c

Performing

  • Anchor Standard 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for PresentationAcc.TH:Pr4

    1. a

      Discover how unique choices shape believable and sustainable drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Pr4.a

    2. b

      Identify essential text information, research from various sources, and the director’s concept that influence character choices in a drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Pr4.b

  • Anchor Standard 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for PresentationAcc.TH:Pr5

    1. a

       Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable drama/ theatre performance.Acc.TH:Pr5.

    2. b

      Apply technical theatre elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/ theatre production. Acc.TH:Pr5.b

  • Anchor Standard 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. Present a drama/ theatre work using creative processes that shape the production for a specific audience.Acc.TH:Pr6

Responding

  • Anchor Standard 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work. Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretations of artistic criteria and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices of a drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Re7

  • Anchor Standard 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work.Acc.TH:Re8

    1. a

      Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Re8.a

    2. b

      Apply concepts from a drama/theatre work for personal realization about cultural contexts and understanding.Acc.TH:Re8.b

    3. c

      Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and observation of drama/ theatre work.Acc.TH:Re8.c

  • Anchor Standard 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic WorkAcc.TH:Re9

    1. a

      Analyze and assess a drama/theatre work by connecting it to art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines using supporting evidence and criteria.Acc.TH:Re9.a

    2. b

      Justify how a drama/theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience.Acc.TH:Re9.b

    3. c

       Construct meaning in a drama/theatre work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of technical theatre elements, while respecting others’ interpretations.Acc.TH:Re9.c

Connecting

  • Anchor Standard 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art. Choose and interpret a drama/theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs.Acc.TH:Cn10

  • Anchor Standard 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding.Acc.TH:Cn11

    1. 1

      Theatre artists understand and can communicate through their creative process as they analyze the way the world may be understood.Acc.TH:Cn11.1

      1. a

        Integrate conventions and knowledge from different art forms and other disciplines to develop a cross-cultural drama/theatre work.Acc.TH:Cn11.1.a

      2. b

         Demonstrate the practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, copyright, open source, and creative commons as they apply to creating works of art and design.Acc.TH:Cn11.1.b

    2. 2

      Theatre artists critically inquire into the ways others have thought about and created drama processes and productions to inform their own work.Acc.TH:Cn11.2

      1. a

         Formulate creative choices for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work based on research about the selected topic.Acc.TH:Cn11.2.a

      2. b

        Investigate how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research data applied in drama/theatre workAcc.TH:Cn11.2.b

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Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 9

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