Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr1.7

    1.  

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1.a.7

      2. b

        Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work. TH:Cr1.b.7

      3. c

        Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1.c.7

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. TH:Cr2.7

    1.  

      Develop

      1. a

        Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context. TH:Cr2.a.7

      2. b

        Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.b.7

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.TH:Cr3.7

    1.  

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work. TH:Cr3.a.7

      2. b

        Develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre workTH:Cr3.b.7

      3. c

        Consider multiple planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.c.7

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
TH:Pr4.7

    1.  

      Select

      1. a

        Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr4.a.7

      2. b

        Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.b.7

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. TH:Pr5.7

    1.  

      Prepare

      1. a

        Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr5.a.7

      2. b

        Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr5.b.7

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
 TH:Pr6.7

    1.  

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.TH:Pr6.a.7

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workTH:Re7.7

    1.  

      Reflect

      1. a

        Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.TH:Re7.a.7

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH:Re8.7

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work. TH:Re8.a.7

      2. b

        Describe how cultural perspectives can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.b.7

      3. c

        Interpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work. TH:Re8.c.7

  • 9

     Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. TH:Re9.7

    1.  

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.a.7

      2. b

        Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.b.7

      3. c

        Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.TH:Re9.c.7

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.TH:Cn10.7

    1.  

      Empathize

      1. a

        Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cn10.a.7

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingTH:Cn11.7

    1.  

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Incorporate music, dance, art, and/or media to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.TH:Cn11.1.a.7

    2.  

      Research

      1. a

        Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/theatre work to be produced.TH:Cn11.2.a.7

      2. b

        Examine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cn11.2.b.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
Theatre at a Glance

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