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K–12 Standards

Theatre IV

Other Arkansas Fine Arts sets

CreatingCR

  • 1

    Students will generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.CR.1

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will explore characters and describe vocal qualities, physical qualities, and movement that reveal the character’s traits.CR.1.1

      1. 1

        I can direct others in imaginary environments to create the elements of a story to elicit a specific audience response.CR.1.1.J

    2. 2

      Design: Students will design and create technical elements for a drama/theatre work.CR.1.2

      1. 1

        I can make design choices from a directorial perspective using technology.CR.1.2.J

    3. 3

      Characterize: Students will explore the creation of diverse characters.CR.1.3

      1. 1

        I can direct others in using a variety of sources to generate ideas about diverse characters who elicit a specific audience response.CR.1.3.J

  • 2

    Students will organize and develop artistic ideas and work.CR.2

    1. 1

      Develop: Students will develop narrative elements in devised or scripted works.CR.2.1

      1. 1

        I can justify choices made in the development of characters, setting, and plot to create a desired effect in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.CR.2.1.J

    2. 2

      Collaborate: Students will collaborate with a creative team to prepare for a drama/theatre work.CR.2.2

      1. 1

        I can provide oversight and vision for the work of a creative team in developing ideas for an informal or formal performance.CR.2.2.J

      2. 2

        I can fulfill the responsibilities and provide guidance as the director of a creative team.CR.2.2.J

    3. 3

      Organize: Students will use a variety of methods to organize artistic ideas. CR.2.3

      1. 1

        I can block movement to express artistic ideas, using stage directions. CR.2.3.J

      2. 2

        I can facilitate the organization of artistic work in a variety of theatre spaces.CR.2.3.J

      3. 3

        I can compile and synthesize a full set of theatrical paperwork to prepare for a theatrical project.CR.2.3.J

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

    1. 1

      Refine: Students will apply self-reflection and peer feedback to refine artistic work.CR.3.1

      1. 1

        I can advise peers in refining theatrical choices based on their self-reflection.CR.3.1.J

PerformingPR

  • 4

    Students will select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.PR.4

    1. 1

      Analyze: Students will apply script analysis skills.PR.4.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze a script of literary merit to interpret characters, visual design elements, cultural or historical significance, and other elements of drama for making artistic, directorial choices.PR.4.1.J

      2. 2

        I can recommend multiple sources of information for the production staff’s research and guide artistic choices related to technical elements made by the staff.PR.4.1.J

    2. 2

      Determine: Students will apply character analysis skills. PR.4.2

      1. 1

        I can develop a directorial approach to guide actors in making character choices in a drama/theatre work.PR.4.2.J

      2. 2

        I can communicate to actors the playwright’s intent for characters and tactics.PR.4.2.J

  • 5

    Students will develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.PR.5

    1. 1

      Prepare: Students will cultivate physical and vocal qualities to develop characters. PR.5.1

      1. 1

        I can assess an actor’s physical, vocal, and psychological choices in the creation of a believable, authentic, and relevant character.PR.5.1.J

      2. 2

        I can facilitate the actors’ choices to cultivate an empathetic response from the audience.PR.5.1.J

      3. 3

        I can facilitate the actors’ cultivation of strong and versatile stage voices. PR.5.1.J

    2. 2

      Rehearse: Students will participate in established rehearsal processes.PR.5.2

      1. 1

        I can facilitate the rehearsal process.PR.5.2.J

      2. 2

        I can facilitate the acting process. PR.5.2.J

      3. 3

        I can synthesize knowledge of acting theories to rehearse a performance of student-created drama/theatre work.PR.5.2.J

    3. 3

      Build: Students will design and construct technical elements for a performance.PR.5.3

      1. 1

        I can create a directorial vision for an overall theatrical design concept for presentation to the creative team.PR.5.3.J

      2. 2

        I can organize and direct the use of tools to create a production.PR.5.3.J

  • 6

    Students will convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.PR.6

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will convey a specific interpretation through the performance of a devised or scripted work.PR.6.1

      1. 1

        I can convey different interpretations of the same story of a devised or scripted drama/ theatre work for different audiences.PR.6.1.J

RespondingRE

  • 7

    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

    1. 1

      Reflect: Students will explore the consequences of character decisions and actions.RE.7.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze the consequences of a character’s decisions and actions.RE.7.1.J

    2. 2

      Reflect: Students will explore authentic character interactions. RE.7.2

      1. 1

        I can compare and contrast the authenticity of character interactions in specific drama/theatre works.RE.7.2.J

    3. 3

      Analyze: Students will analyze the dramatic elements in a theatrical experience.RE.7.3

      1. 1

        I can assess dramatic elements of an observed drama/theatre work using theatre terminology.RE.7.3.J

    4. 4

      Assess: Students will assess the effectiveness of technical elements.RE.7.4

      1. 1

        I can assess the contribution of technical elements to the effectiveness of a production.RE.7.4.J

    5. 5

      Observe: Students will exhibit appropriate audience behavior.RE.7.5

      1. 1

        I can model appropriate etiquette during a theatrical experience as an audience member.RE.7.5.J

  • 8

    Students will interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.RE.8

    1. 1

      Interpret: Students will explore the emotional responses evoked by a theatrical experience.RE.8.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze emotional responses intended by the playwright across a variety of cultures or genres.RE.8.1.J

  • 9

    Students will apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.RE.9

    1. 1

      Evaluate: Students will develop and apply criteria for theatrical work.RE.9.1

      1. 1

        I can refine performances and/or designs to increase audience impact by using peer- and self-created evaluation plans.RE.9.1.J

    2. 2

      Justify: Students will apply the concept of artistic merit.RE.9.2

      1. 1

        I can justify a position taken on the artistic merit of a drama/theatre work.RE.9.2.J

ConnectingCN

  • 10

    Students will synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.CN.10

    1. 1

      Relate: Students will incorporate personal experience in theatrical tasks.CN.10.1

      1. 1

        I can synthesize personal experience and theatrical knowledge to direct theatre.CN.10.1.J

    2. 2

      Explore: Students will explore careers in theatre.CN.10.2

      1. 1

        I can organize professional tools used in the theatre industryCN.10.2.J

  • 11

    Relate: Students will relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.CN.11

    1. 1

      Incorporate: Students will incorporate social, cultural, and historical knowledge into artistic choices.CN.11.1

      1. 1

        I can justify personal artistic choices based on societal, cultural, and historical contexts.CN.11.1.J

    2. 2

      Research: Students will connect theatrical conventions and cultural perspectives.CN.11.2

      1. 1

        I can evaluate the influence of cultural perspectives and theatrical conventions and practices on design, acting, and directing choices in the creation of a specific drama/theatre work.CN.11.2.J

    3. 3

      Understand: Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the artistic work of others.CN.11.3

      1. 1

        I can demonstrate cultural sensitivity through appropriate response to the artistic work of others.CN.11.3.J

    4. 4

      Connect: Students will connect community values, beliefs, and cultural differences to the theatrical experience.CN.11.4

      1. 1

        I can communicate through performance or production process the intention of the playwright to influence the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of people of various ages, cultures, and communities.CN.11.4.J

    5. 5

      Connect: Students will connect other fine arts and digital media to the theatrical experience.CN.11.5

      1. 1

        I can use other art forms and digital media to create a directorial vision for a production.CN.11.5.J

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