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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 8

Other Tennessee Fine Arts sets

Perform

  • 1

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

    1. A

      Demonstrate and justify various character choices using given circumstances in a theatrical work. 8.T.P1.A

    2. B

      Describe and justify how character relationships assist in telling a story of a theatrical work. 8.T.P1.B

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. P2

    1. A

      Practice various acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or theatrical performance.  8.T.P2.A

    2. B

      Use multiple technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or theatrical work. 8.T.P2.B

  • 3

    Express meaning through the performance of artistic work. P3

    1. A

      Perform a rehearsed theatrical work for an audience.  8.T.P3.A

    2. B

      Perform in a specific stage space (proscenium, thrust, etc.). Acknowledge impact of stage style on the performance.  8.T.P3.B

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Cr1

    1. A

      Investigate and justify multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a theatrical work.  8.T.Cr1.A

    2. B

      Discuss and justify solutions to design challenges of a performance space for a theatrical work.  8.T.Cr1.B

    3. C

      Develop a scripted or improvised character by discussing and demonstrating the character’s inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a theatrical work. 8.T.Cr1.C

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.  Cr2

    1. A

      Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a theatrical work. 8.T.Cr2.A

    2. B

      Share responsibilities and leadership roles to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising theatrical work.  8.T.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. Cr3

    1. A

      Use analysis and rehearsal to refine a devised or scripted theatrical work.  8.T.Cr3.A

    2. B

      Implement a planned technical design using technology for a devised or scripted theatrical work (e.g., lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, makeup, etc.).  8.T.Cr3.B

    3. C

      Refine effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted theatrical work.  8.T.Cr3.C

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. R1

    1. A

      Use artistic criteria to evaluate artistic choices in a theatrical work.  8.T.R1.A

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. R2

    1. A

      Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a theatrical work. 8.T.R2.A

    2. B

      Analyze how perspectives (e.g., social, cultural, historical, etc.) influence the evaluation of a theatrical work.  8.T.R2.B

    3. C

      Apply personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to evaluate a theatrical work. 8.T.R2.C

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.  R3

    1. A

      Respond to and evaluate a theatrical work u8.T.R3.A

    2. B

      Assess aesthetic choices by evaluating the production elements used in a theatrical work.  8.T.R3.B

    3. C

      Use audience reaction to assess the impact of a theatrical work on that specific audience. 8.T.R3.C

Connect

  • 1

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

    1. A

      Examine a community issue through a theatrical work. 8.T.Cn1.A

    2. B

      Incorporate other art forms (e.g., music, dance, art, and/or media) to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a theatrical work within a particular cultural, global, or historical context. 8.T.Cn1.B

  • 2

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

    1. A

      Research the story elements of a staged theatrical work, and compare them to another production of the same work. 8.T.Cn2.A

    2. B

      Identify and use artifacts (e.g., music, dance, art, media, etc.)from a time period and/or geographic place to influence performance and design choices in a theatrical work. 8.T.Cn2.B

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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