Drama: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Dramatic Literature

Acting

Production

Cultural Context of Drama

Consumer of Theatre

Drama and Human Development

Drama and Other Disciplines

Students comprehend a wide variety of dramatic literature.

Students use fundamental acting skills.

Students use fundamental production skills.

Students understand drama's role in cultural and human experiences.

Students understand how to be knowledgeable consumers of theatre.

Students understand the role of drama in human development.

Students understand the connections between drama and other disciplines.

Know elements of dramatic literature.

Know and describe characteristics of a variety of dramatic genres by various playwrights.

Understand the impact of choice of medium.

Understand the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters found in dramatic texts from various genres and media.

Know various classical and contemporary acting techniques and methods.

Know how characters as an ensemble communicate with audiences.

Use technical elements to design a production plan for a scene or play.

Perform publicity and house management duties.

Manage a technical element of a scene or play.

Know the historical, social, and cultural factors that influence theatre.

Know characteristics of dramatic genres from a variety of cultures.

Understand the relationship between production elements and the director's interpretation of the playwright's script.

Understand the relationship of background research for a production to the audience's comprehension and enjoyment of the production.

Use knowledge of production elements to respond to a theatrical event.

Understand how drama influences the development of creative thinking skills, critical thinking skills, and social skills throughout one's life.

Know how elements of drama are used in similar and distinctive ways in various arts.

Know the ways in which drama influences other disciplines.

Know the ways in which other disciplines influence drama.