Theatre: High School - Proficient

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work

Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work.

Refine and Complete Artistic Work

Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation

Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation

Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. Perform a rehearsed, scripted short drama/ theatre work for a specific audience.

Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work. Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices.

Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work

Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work

Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art. Investigate how cultural contexts, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a drama/ theatre work

Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding

Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.

Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/ theatre work.

 Explore the impact of technical theatre elements on design choices in a drama/ theatre work.

 Explore the function of history and culture in the development of a dramatic concept through a critical analysis of original ideas in drama/theatre works from western or non-western theatre traditions.

Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and their interdependent roles in a drama/theatre work. 

Rehearse and revise a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using theatrical conventions.

Explore physical, vocal, and physiological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.

Refine design choices using technical theatre elements to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

 Examine how character relationships assist in telling the story of a drama/theatre work.

 Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work. 

Practice various acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or drama/ theatre performance.

Use researched technical theatre elements to increase the impact of design for a drama/theatre production. 

 Analyze and compare artistic choices developed from personal experiences in multiple drama/theatre works. 

 Identify and compare cultural contexts and contexts that may influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work. 

 Understand how multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs shape participation in and observation of a drama/theatre work.

Examine a drama/ theatre work using supporting evidence and criteria, while considering art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines.

 Formulate a deeper understanding and appreciation of a drama/theatre work by considering its specific purpose or intended audience.

Analyze and evaluate the aesthetics and effect of the technical theatre elements in a drama/theatre work.

 Explore how cultural, global, and historic belief systems affect creative choices in a drama/theatre work.

 Practice ethical responsibility to oneself and others during the production process and when recording, posting, and sharing through the internet, social media, and other communication formats.