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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades 9-12 Theatre

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CreatingTH.Cr

  • A

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and workTH.Cr1.1

    1. 1

      Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a theatrical workTH.Cr1.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a theatrical work. TH.Cr1.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a theatrical work.TH.Cr1.1.I (c)

    4. 4

      Investigate historical and cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of a theatrical work. TH.Cr1.1.II (a)

    5. 5

      Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a theatrical work. TH.Cr1.1.II (b)

    6. 6

      Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic in a theatrical work. TH.Cr1.1.II (c)

    7. 7

      Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions, and technologies to create the visual composition of a theatrical work.TH:Cr1.1.8 (a)

    8. 8

      Using available technology, create a design for a technical element of a theatrical work.TH:Cr1.1.8 (b)

    9. 9

      Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic, in a theatrical work. TH:Cr1.1.8 (c)

  • B

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.TH.Cr2.1

    1. 1

      Explore the function of history and culture in the development of an idea through a critical analysis of original ideas in a theatrical work. TH.Cr2.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and explore their interdependent roles in a theatrical work.TH.Cr2.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a theatrical work. TH.Cr2.1.II (a)

    4. 4

      Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for theatrical work. TH.Cr2.1.II (b)

    5. 5

      Analyze the role history, culture, and theatre traditions play in the process from the inception of an idea to the development of a theatrical work.TH.Cr2.1.III (a)

    6. 6

      Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted theatrical work.TH.Cr2.1.III (b)

  • C

    Refine and complete artistic work. TH.Cr3.1

    1. 1

      Practice and revise a devised or scripted theatrical work using theatrical staging conventions. TH.Cr3.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Explore physical, vocal and physiological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a theatrical work. TH.Cr3.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Refine technical design choices to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work. TH.Cr3.1.II (c)

    4. 4

      Use the rehearsal process to analyze the dramatic concept and technical design elements of a devised or scripted theatrical work.TH.Cr3.1.II (a)

    5. 5

      Use research and script analysis to revise physical, vocal and physiological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a theatrical work. TH.Cr3.1.II (b)

    6. 6

      Reimagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work. TH.Cr3.1.II (c)

    7. 7

      Refine, transform, and re-imagine a devised or scripted theatrical work using the rehearsal process to invent or reimagine style, genre, form, and conventions.TH.Cr3.1.III (a)

    8. 8

      Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis, and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant in a theatrical work.TH.Cr3.1.III (b)

    9. 9

      Apply advanced technical proficiencies from rehearsal through the performance to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work. TH.Cr3.1.III (c)

PerformingTH:Pr

  • A

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.TH:Pr4.1

    1. 1

      Examine how character relationships assist in telling the story of a theatrical work. TH:Pr4.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Shape character choices using given circumstances in a theatrical work. TH:Pr4.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Discover how unique choices shape believable and sustainable theatrical work. TH:Pr4.1.II (a)

    4. 4

      Identify how character choices are influenced by essential text information, research from various sources, and the director’s concept that influence character choices in a theatrical work.TH:Pr4.1.II (b)

    5. 5

      Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a theatrical work.TH:Pr4.1.III (a)

    6. 6

      Apply developmentally appropriate researched acting techniques as an approach to making character choices in a theatrical work.TH:Pr4.1.III (b)

  • B

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. TH:Pr5.1

    1. 1

      Practice developmentally appropriate acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or theatrical performance. TH:Pr5.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a theatrical production.TH:Pr5.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable theatrical performance. TH:Pr5.1.II (a)

    4. 4

      Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.TH:Pr5.1.II (b)

    5. 5

      Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.TH:Pr5.1.III (a)

    6. 6

      Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production. TH:Pr5.1.III (b)

  • C

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. TH:Pr6.1

    1. 1

      Perform a scripted theatrical work for a specific audience.TH:Pr6.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Present a theatrical work using creative processes that shape the production for a specific audience. TH:Pr6.1.II (a)

    3. 3

      Present a theatrical production for a specific audience that employs research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer, and dramaturg. TH:Pr6.1.III (a)

RespondingTH:Re

  • A

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. TH:Re7.1

    1. 1

      Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices.TH:Re7.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Demonstrate an understanding of interpretations of artistic choices and how each might be used to influence future theatrical work.TH:Re7.1.II (a)

    3. 3

      Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to a theatrical work. TH:Re7.1.III (a)

  • B

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH:Re8.1

    1. 1

      Analyze and compare artistic choices developed from personal experiences in theatrical works. TH:Re8.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Identify and compare cultural perspectives and contexts that may influence the evaluation of a theatrical work.TH:Re8.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Justify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and/or observation of a theatrical work. TH:Re8.1.I (c)

    4. 4

      Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices, when participating in or observing a theatrical work.TH:Re8.1.II (a)

    5. 5

      Apply concepts from a theatre work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding. TH:Re8.1.II (b)

    6. 6

      Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and/or observation of a theatrical work.TH:Re8.1.II (c)

    7. 7

      Use detailed supporting evidence and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing a theatrical work. TH:Re8.1.III (a)

    8. 8

      Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to theatrical work.TH:Re8.1.III (b)

    9. 9

      Support and explain aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a theatrical work. TH:Re8.1.III (c)

  • C

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.TH:Re9.1

    1. 1

      Examine a theatrical work using supporting evidence and criteria, while considering other art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines. TH:Re9.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a theatrical work. TH:Re9.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Formulate a deeper understanding and appreciation of a theatrical work by considering its specific purpose or intended audience. TH:Re9.1.I (c)

    4. 4

      Analyze and assess a theatre work by connecting it to other art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines using supporting evidence and criteria. TH:Re9.1.II (a)

    5. 5

      Construct meaning in a theatrical work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations. TH:Re9.1.II (b)

    6. 6

      Explain how a theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience. TH:Re9.1.II (c)

    7. 7

      Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a theatrical work to support or evaluate artistic choices. TH:Re9.1.III (a)

    8. 8

      Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same theatrical work.TH:Re9.1.III (b)

    9. 9

      Compare and debate the connection between a theatrical work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.TH:Re9.1.III (c)

ConnectingTH:Cn

  • A

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. TH:Cn10.1

    1. 1

      Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas and personal beliefs impact a theatrical work.TH:Cn10.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Choose and interpret a theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs. TH:Cn10.1.II (a)

    3. 3

      Collaborate on a theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives. TH:Cn10.1.III (a)

  • B

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.TH:Cn11.1

    1. 1

      Explore how cultural, global, and historic belief systems affect creative choices in a theatrical work.TH:Cn11.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Integrate conventions and knowledge from different art forms and other disciplines to develop a cross-cultural theatrical work. TH:Cn11.1.II (a)

    3. 3

      Develop a theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems. TH:Cn11.1.III (a)

  • C

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. TH:Cn12.1

    1. 1

      Research how other theatre artists apply creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted theatrical work, using research methodsTH:Cn12.1.I (a)

    2. 2

      Use basic research methods to better understand the social and cultural background of a theatrical work. TH:Cn12.1.I (b)

    3. 3

      Formulate creative choices for devised or scripted theatre work based on theatre research about the selected topic.TH:Cn12.1.II (a)

    4. 4

      Explore how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research applied in theatrical work. TH:Cn12.1.II (b)

    5. 5

      Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted theatrical work, based on research. TH:Cn12.1.III (a)

    6. 6

      Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a theatrical work, based on research. TH:Cn12.1.III (b)

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?
2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Theatre

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