Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre 9-12

Other Tennessee Fine Arts sets

Perform

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for performance.  P1

    1. A.

      StandardT.P1.A

      1. 1

        Perform an improvised theatrical work for an audience. HS1.T.P1.A

      2. 2

        Use researched character objectives and tactics in a theatrical work to overcome an obstacle. HS2.T.P1.A

      3. 3

        Analyze and apply unique choices to create believable and sustainable characters in a theatrical work. HS3.T.P1.A

      4. 4

        Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to influence and make unique choices for a directorial concept in a theatrical work. HS3.T.P1.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.P1.B

      1. 2

        Explore uses of various pacing techniques to better communicate the story in a theatrical work. HS2.T.P1.B

      2. 3

        Identify essential text information, research from various sources, and the director’s concepts that influence character choices, and apply those in a theatrical work.HS3.T.P1.B

      3. 4

        Apply a variety of researched acting techniques to character choices in a theatrical work.HS4.T.P1.B

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance.  P2

    1. A.

      StandardT.P2.A

      1. 1

        Demonstrate various acting techniques in a rehearsal or scripted theatrical work. HS1.T.P2.A

      2. 2

        Use a variety of acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or theatrical performance.HS2.T.P2.A

      3. 3

        Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable character in theatrical work. HS3.T.P2.A

      4. 4

        Apply and justify a collection of acting techniques from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance. HS4.T.P2.A

    2. B.

      Standard  T.P2.B

      1. 1

        Select and apply specific technical elements to create a design for a theatrical work.HS1.T.P2.B

      2. 2

        Use multiple researched technical elements to increase the impact of design in a theatrical work. HS2.T.P2.B

      3. 3

        Apply multiple technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept and theme of a theatrical work.HS3.T.P2.B

      4. 4

        Explain and justify the selection of multiple technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical work. HS4.T.P2.B

  • 3

    Express meaning through the performance of artistic work. P3

    1. A.

      StandardT.P3.A

      1. 1

        Perform a rehearsed theatrical work for an audience. HS1.T.P3.A

      2. 2

        Perform a scripted theatrical work for a specific audience. HS2.T.P3.A

      3. 3

        Present a theatrical work for a specific audience using creative processes that shape the production. HS3.T.P3.A

      4. 4

        Present a theatrical production for a specific audience that employs research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer, and dramaturge. HS4.T.P3.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.P3.B

      1. 1

        Adapt performance for a specific stage type (proscenium, thrust, etc.) based upon knowledge of stage styles. HS1.T.P3.B

      2. 2

        Create performance for a specific stage type (proscenium, thrust, etc.). HS2.T.P3.B

      3. 3

        Conduct research to make directorial choices for a production. HS3.T.P3.B

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.  Cr1

    1. A.

      StandardT.Cr1.A

      1. 1

        Create roles, imagined worlds, and improvised stories in a theatrical work.HS1.T.Cr1.A

      2. 2

        Investigate historical and/or cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of a theatrical work.HS2.T.Cr1.A

      3. 3

        Conduct and apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr1.A

      4. 4

        Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions, and technologies, including rights and royalties to create the visual composition of a theatrical work. HS4.T.Cr1.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.Cr1.B

      1. 1

        Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition and technical elements (e.g., costumes, props, sets, etc.) of a theatrical work.HS1.T.Cr1.B

      2. 2

        Create and justify technical design choices which support the story and emotional impact of a theatrical work and which incorporate multiple elements of technology. HS2.T.Cr1.B

      3. 3

        Design and implement a design for a theatrical work that incorporates multiple elements of technology. (e.g., lighting, scenery, sound, props, costumes, and makeup). HS3.T.Cr1.B

      4. 4

        Design and implement a complete design for a theatrical work that incorporates all elements of technology necessary for a production (e.g., lighting, scenery, sound, props, costumes, makeup, etc.). HS4.T.Cr1.B

    3. C.

      StandardT.Cr1.C

      1. 1

        Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a theatrical work. HS1.T.Cr1.C

      2. 2

        Use personal experiences and background knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic in a theatricalwork. HS2.T.Cr1.C

      3. 3

        Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic in a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr1.C

      4. 4

        Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a believable and authentic character in atheatrical work.HS4.T.Cr1.C

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.  Cr2

    1. A.

      StandardT.Cr2.A

      1. 1

        Collaborate with peers as the actor, director, playwright, designer, etc. in preparing or devising theatrical work. HS1.T.Cr2.A

      2. 2

        Devise and refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and/or cultural influences of original ideas applied to a theatrical work. HS2.T.Cr2.A

      3. 3

        Use critical analysis of original ideas to explore the functionof history and culture in the development of a dramatic concept in a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr2.A

      4. 4

        Develop and synthesize original ideas in a theatrical work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and western or non-western theatre traditions. HS4.T.Cr2.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.Cr2.B

      1. 1

        Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a theatrical work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and/or historical and cultural context.HS1.T.Cr2.B

      2. 2

        Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a theatrical work. HS2.T.Cr2.B

      3. 3

        Develop and refine a dramatic concept or character to demonstrate a critical understanding of the historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr2.B

      4. 4

        Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted theatrical work. HS4.T.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.  Cr3

    1. A.

      StandardT.Cr3.A

      1. 1

        Create and implement design solutions for a theatrical work which support the story and given circumstance. HS1.T.Cr3.A

      2. 2

        Practice and demonstrate a devised or scripted theatrical work using theatrical staging (blocking, movement). HS2.T.Cr3.A

      3. 3

        Analyze and critique the dramatic concept of a devised or scripted theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr3.A

      4. 4

        Use the rehearsal process to analyze the dramatic concept and technical design elements of a devised or scripted theatrical work and to refine, transform, and re-imagine a devised or scripted theatrical work to invent or re-imagine style, genre, form, and conventions. HS4.T.Cr3.A

    2. B.

      Standard T.Cr3.B

      1. 1

        Revise and improve an improvised or scripted theatrical work through repetition, collaboration, and self-review. HS1.T.Cr3.B

      2. 2

        Devise and refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a theatrical work. HS2.T.Cr3.B

      3. 3

        Research, analyze, and demonstrate effective physical, vocal and physiological choices to develop a believable, authentic, and relevant performance in a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cr3.B

      4. 4

        Use research and script analysis to revise physical, vocal, and physiological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a theatrical work, as well as to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences. HS4.T.Cr3.B

    3. C.

      StandardT.Cr3.C

      1. 1

        Explore and use physical, vocal, and/or psychological traits to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a theatrical work. HS1.T.Cr3.C

      2. 2

        Cooperate as a creative team to implement and refine a planned technical design using technology during the rehearsal processfor devised or scripted theatrical work. HS2.T.Cr3.C

      3. 3

        Conceptualize and construct technical design choices to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work (e.g., lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, makeup). HS3.T.Cr3.C

      4. 4

        Re-imagine and revise technical design choices and apply a high level of technical proficiencies during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work. HS4.T.Cr3.C

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.  R1

    1. A.

      StandardT.R1.A

      1. 1

        Using participation and/or observation, identify artistic choices made in a theatrical work. HS1.T.R1.A

      2. 2

        Apply criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a theatrical work. HS2.T.R1.A

      3. 3

        Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretationsof artistic criteria and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices of a theatrical work. HS3.T.R1.A

      4. 4

        Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretationsof artistic criteria and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices of a theatrical work. HS4.T.R1.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.R1.B

      1. 1

        Using participation and observation, describe and explain personal reactions to artistic choices made in a theatrical work. HS1.T.R1.B

      2. 2

        Respond to and evaluate what is seen, felt, and heard during a theatrical work to develop criteria for artistic choices. HS2.T.R1.B

      3. 3

        Analyze and assess peer work using artistic criteria and knowledge of various production and performance elements.HS3.T.R1.B

      4. 4

        Analyze, assess, and critique peer work using artistic criteria and knowledge of various production and performance elements. HS4.T.R1.B

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.  R2

    1. A.

      StandardT.R2.A

      1. 1

        Consider multiple ways to develop a character using physical characteristics and prop and/or costume design choices that reflect cultural perspectives in theatrical work. HS1.T.R2.A

      2. 2

        Investigate the effects of emotions on posture,gesture, breathing, and vocal intonation in a theatrical work. HS2.T.R2.A

      3. 3

        Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices when participating in or observing a theatrical work. HS3.T.R2.A

      4. 4

        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. HS4.T.R2.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.R2.B

      1. 1

        Identify cultural perspectives, personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs that may influence the evaluation of a theatricalwork. HS1.T.R2.B

      2. 2

        Analyze, compare, and contrast artistic choices developed from personal experiences in multiple theatrical works. HS2.T.R2.B

      3. 3

        Apply concepts from a theatrical work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding of those perspectives. HS3.T.R2.B

      4. 4

        Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to theatrical work. HS4.T.R2.B

    3. C.

      StandardT.R2.C

      1. 1

        Recognize and share ideas about artistic choices when participating in and/or observing a theatrical work. HS1.T.R2.C

      2. 3

        Debate and distinguish between multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and observation of theatrical work. HS3.T.R2.C

      3. 4

        Support and explain aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a theatrical work. HS4.T.R2.C

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. R3

    1. A.

      StandardT.R3.A

      1. 1

        Develop and implement a plan to evaluate a theatrical work. HS1.T.R3.A

      2. 2

        Identify various ways in which the intended purpose of a theatrical work appeals to a specific audience. HS2.T.R3.A

      3. 3

        Analyze and assess a theatrical work by connecting it to other art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines using supporting evidence and artistic criteria. HS3.T.R3.A

      4. 4

        Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a theatrical work to support or evaluate artistic choices. HS4.T.R3.A

    2.  

      Standard

      1. 1

        Investigate and assess how technical elements maysupport and/or represent a theme or idea in a theatrical work. HS1.T.R3.B

      2. 2

        Use knowledge of the production elements to respond to and assess a theatrical work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria. HS2.T.R3.B

      3. 3

        Construct meaning in a theatrical work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations.HS3.T.R3.B

      4. 4

        Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same theatrical work. HS4.T.R3.B

    3. C.

      StandardT.R3.C

      1. 1

        When evaluating a theatrical work, explain preferences using supporting evidence and criteria. HS1.T.R3.C

      2. 3

        Assess how a theatrical work communicates to a specific audience for a specific purpose. HS3.T.R3.C

      3. 4

        Compare and debate the connection between a theatrical work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences. HS4.T.R3.C

Connect

  • 1

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to artistic endeavors. Cn1

    1. A.

      StandardT.Cn1.A

      1. 1

        Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a theatrical work. HS1.T.Cn1.A

      2. 2

        Explain how the actions and motivations of characters in a theatrical work reflect perspectives of a community or culture. HS2.T.Cn1.A

      3. 3

        Examine a community issue through multiple perspectives in a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cn1.A

      4. 4

        Develop a theatrical work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems. HS4.T.Cn1.A

    2. B.

      StandardT.Cn1.B

      1. 1

        Explore how cultural, global, and historic belief systems affect creative choices in a theatrical work. HS1.T.Cn1.B

      2. 2

        Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a theatrical work. HS2.T.Cn1.B

      3. 3

        Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cn1.B

      4. 4

        Collaborate on a theatrical work that examines a criticalglobal issue using multiple personal, community, and culturalperspectives. HS4.T.Cn1.B

  • 2

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical text. Cn2

    1. A.

      StandardT.Cn2.A

      1. 1

        Investigate historical, global, and social issues expressed in theatrical work. HS1.T.Cn2.A

      2. 2

        Identify universal themes or common social issues, and express them through a theatrical work. HS2.T.Cn2.A

      3. 3

        Use different forms of theatrical work to examine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues. HS3.T.Cn2.A

      4. 4

        Integrate conventions and knowledge from different art forms and other disciplines to develop a cross-cultural theatrical work.HS4.T.Cn2.A

    2. B .

      StandardT.Cn2.B

      1. 1

        Research how other theatre artists apply creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted theatrical work. HS1.T.Cn2.B

      2. 2

        Incorporate music, dance, art, and/or media to strengthenthe meaning and conflict in a theatrical work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.HS2.T.Cn2.B

      3. 3

        Explore how cultural, global, and historic belief systems affect creative choices in a theatrical work. HS3.T.Cn2.B

      4. 4

        Develop a theatrical work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems. HS4.T.Cn2.B

    3. C.

      StandardT.Cn2.C

      1. 2

        Research and analyze two different versions of the same theatrical work to determine differences and similarities in the visual and aural world of each story. HS2.T.Cn2.C

      2. 3

        Formulate creative choices for a devised or scripted theatrical work based on research about the selected topic.HS3.T.Cn2.C

      3. 4

        Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a theatrical work, based on criticalresearch. HS4.T.Cn2.C

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?
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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