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 (b)

Depth 2

Using available technology, create a design for a technical element of a theatrical work.

TH:Cr1.1.8 (c)

Depth 2

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

TH.Cr2.1.I (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers and explore their interdependent roles in a theatrical work.

TH.Cr2.1.II (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for theatrical work.

TH.Cr2.1.III (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

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

TH.Cr3.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Practice and revise a devised or scripted theatrical work using theatrical staging conventions.

TH.Cr3.1.I (b)

Depth 2

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

TH.Cr3.1.II (c)

Depth 2

Refine technical design choices to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work.

TH.Cr3.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Use the rehearsal process to analyze the dramatic concept and technical design elements of a devised or scripted theatrical work.

TH.Cr3.1.II (b)

Depth 2

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 (c)

Depth 2

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.III (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

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 (c)

Depth 2

Apply advanced technical proficiencies from rehearsal through the performance to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work.

TH:Pr4.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Examine how character relationships assist in telling the story of a theatrical work.

TH:Pr4.1.I (b)

Depth 2

Shape character choices using given circumstances in a theatrical work.

TH:Pr4.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Discover how unique choices shape believable and sustainable theatrical work.

TH:Pr4.1.II (b)

Depth 2

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.III (a)

Depth 2

Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a theatrical work.

TH:Pr4.1.III (b)

Depth 2

Apply developmentally appropriate researched acting techniques as an approach to making character choices in a theatrical work.

TH:Pr5.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Practice developmentally appropriate acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or theatrical performance.

TH:Pr5.1.I (b)

Depth 2

Use researched technical elements to increase the impact of design for a theatrical production.

TH:Pr5.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable theatrical performance.

TH:Pr5.1.II (b)

Depth 2

Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.

TH:Pr5.1.III (a)

Depth 2

Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.

TH:Pr5.1.III (b)

Depth 2

Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.

TH:Pr6.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Perform a scripted theatrical work for a specific audience.

TH:Pr6.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Present a theatrical work using creative processes that shape the production for a specific audience.

TH:Pr6.1.III (a)

Depth 2

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:Re7.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices.

TH:Re7.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Demonstrate an understanding of interpretations of artistic choices and how each might be used to influence future theatrical work.

TH:Re7.1.III (a)

Depth 2

Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to a theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Analyze and compare artistic choices developed from personal experiences in theatrical works.

TH:Re8.1.I (b)

Depth 2

Identify and compare cultural perspectives and contexts that may influence the evaluation of a theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.I (c)

Depth 2

Justify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and/or observation of a theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices, when participating in or observing a theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.II (b)

Depth 2

Apply concepts from a theatre work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding.

TH:Re8.1.II (c)

Depth 2

Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and/or observation of a theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.III (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to theatrical work.

TH:Re8.1.III (c)

Depth 2

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

TH:Re9.1.I (a)

Depth 2

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

TH:Re9.1.I (b)

Depth 2

Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a theatrical work.

TH:Re9.1.I (c)

Depth 2

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

TH:Re9.1.II (a)

Depth 2

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 (b)

Depth 2

Construct meaning in a theatrical work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations.

TH:Re9.1.II (c)

Depth 2

Explain how a theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience.

TH:Re9.1.III (a)

Depth 2

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

TH:Re9.1.III (b)

Depth 2

Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same theatrical work.

TH:Re9.1.III (c)

Depth 2

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

TH:Cn10.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas and personal beliefs impact a theatrical work.

TH:Cn10.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Choose and interpret a theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs.

TH:Cn10.1.III (a)

Depth 2

Collaborate on a theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives.

TH:Cn11.1.I (a)

Depth 2

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

TH:Cn11.1.II (a)

Depth 2

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

TH:Cn11.1.III (a)

Depth 2

Develop a theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems.

TH:Cn12.1.I (a)

Depth 2

Research how other theatre artists apply creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted theatrical work, using research methods

TH:Cn12.1.I (b)

Depth 2

Use basic research methods to better understand the social and cultural background of a theatrical work.

TH:Cn12.1.II (a)

Depth 2

Formulate creative choices for devised or scripted theatre work based on theatre research about the selected topic.

TH:Cn12.1.II (b)

Depth 2

Explore how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research applied in theatrical work.

TH:Cn12.1.III (a)

Depth 2

Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted theatrical work, based on research.

TH:Cn12.1.III (b)

Depth 2

Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a theatrical work, based on research.

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Source document: 2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Theatre
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