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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other Illinois Fine Arts sets

Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Create a symbol or metaphor to unify the concept of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Explore the impact of technology on design choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.I.b

    3. c.

      Use script analysis to generate ideas about a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.I.c

    4. a.

      Apply research to construct ideas about the unified concept of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.II.a

    5. b.

      Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.II.b

    6. c.

      Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.II.c

    7. a.

      Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, drama/theatre conventions, and technologies to create the unified concept of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.III.a

    8. b.

      Create a complete design for a drama/theatre work that incorporates multiple elements of technology.TH:Cr1.1.III.b

    9. c.

      Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.III.c

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Explore the function of history and culture in the development of a dramatic concept through a critical analysis of original ideas in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Investigate the collaborative nature of the actor, director, playwright, and designers (creative team) and explore their interdependent roles in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.I.b

    3. a.

      Refine a dramatic concept to demonstrate a critical understanding of historical and cultural influences of original ideas applied to a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.II.a

    4. b.

      Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.II.b

    5. a.

      Develop and synthesize original ideas in a drama/theatre work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and Western or non-Western theatre traditions.TH:Cr2.1.III.a

    6. b.

      Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.III.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Practice and revise a unified devised or scripted drama/theatre work using theatre conventions.TH:Cr3.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Explore physical, vocal, and psychological choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.I.b

    3. c.

      Refine technical design choices to support the symbols or metaphors to unify the concept in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.I.c

    4. a.

      Use the rehearsal process to analyze the dramatic concept and technical design elements of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.II.a

    5. b.

      Use research and script analysis to revise physical, vocal, and psychological choices impacting the believability and relevance of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.II.b

    6. c.

      Reimagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the unified concept in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.II.c

    7. a.

      Refine, transform, or reimagine the unifying concept in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using the rehearsal process.TH:Cr3.1.III.a

    8. b.

      Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis, and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.III.b

    9. c.

      Apply a high level of technical proficiencies to the rehearsal process to enhance the unified concept in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.III.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Apply choices to the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.I.b

    3. a.

      Explore various choices to the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.II.a

    4. b.

      Identify essential text information, research from various sources, and the director's concept that influence character choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.II.b

    5. a.

      Apply reliable research of directors' styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.III.a

    6. b.

      Apply a variety of researched acting techniques as an approach to character choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.III.b

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Practice various acting techniques to expand skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr5.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Research technical elements to increase the impact of a design for a drama/theatre production.TH:Pr5.1.I.b

    3. a.

      Refine a range of acting skills to build a believable and sustainable drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr5.1.II.a

    4. b.

      Apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.TH:Pr5.1.II.b

    5. a.

      Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.TH:Pr5.1.III.a

    6. b.

      Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.TH:Pr5.1.III.b

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Express a theme through the unified concept in the performance of a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr6.1.I.a

    2. a.

      Express a theme through the unified concept in the performance of a drama/theatre work for a specific purpose.TH:Pr6.1.II.a

    3. a.

      Express a theme through the unified concept in the performance of a drama/theatre work for a specific purpose to a specific audience.TH:Pr6.1.III.a

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Justify personal reactions to artistic choices made in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.I.a

    2. a.

      Recognize the validity of multiple interpretations of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.II.a

    3. a.

      Demonstrate an understanding of multiple interpretations and how each might be used to influence future artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.III.a

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify and compare artistic choices developed from personal experience, textual evidence, and appropriate criteria in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Identify and compare cultural perspectives and contexts that may influence the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.I.b

    3. c.

      Support and explain personal aesthetics through participation in, and observation of, a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.I.c

    4. a.

      Analyze personal experience, textual evidence, and appropriate criteria to reinforce artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.II.a

    5. b.

      Apply cultural perspectives and understandings to interpret a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.II.b

    6. c.

      Justify how aesthetics inform artistic decisions in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.II.c

    7. a.

      Apply personal experience, textual evidence, and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and/or interpret the work of others in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.III.a

    8. b.

      Demonstrate/articulate new understandings of cultures and contexts to interpret a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.III.b

    9. c.

      Debate and distinguish multiple aesthetics through participation in, and observation of, drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.III.c

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Examine a drama/theatre work using supporting evidence and criteria, while considering art forms, history, culture, and other disciplines.TH:Re9.1.I.a

    2. b.

      Judge the effectiveness of production elements in conveying the theme of the drama/theatre work while respecting others' interpretations.TH:Re9.1.I.b

    3. c.

      Assess the impact of a drama/theatre work on a specific audience.TH:Re9.1.I.c

    4. a.

      Analyze and assess a drama/theatre work by connecting it to art forms, history, culture,and other disciplines using supporting evidence and criteria.TH:Re9.1.II.a

    5. b.

      Citing evidence, evaluate the production elements in conveying the theme of a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.II.b

    6. c.

      Articulate how a drama/theatre work communicates for a specific purpose and audience.TH:Re9.1.II.c

    7. a.

      Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a drama/theatre work to support or evaluate artistic choices.TH:Re9.1.III.a

    8. b.

      Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.III.b

    9. c.

      Compare and debate the connection between a drama/theatre work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.TH:Re9.1.III.c

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Choose and interpret a drama/theatre work to reflect or question personal beliefs.TH:Cn10.1.I.a

    2. a.

      Investigate how community ideas and personal beliefs impact a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn10.1.II.a

    3. a.

      Collaborate on a drama/theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives.TH:Cn10.1.III.a

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. a.

      Explore how cultural, global, and historic belief systems affect creative choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.I.a

    2. a.

      Develop a drama/theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic belief systems.TH:Cn11.1.II.a

    3. a.

      Research how other theatre artists apply creative processes to tell stories in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.I.a

    4. b.

      Use basic theatre research methods to better understand the social and cultural background of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.I.b

    5. a.

      Discuss creative choices for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work based on research about selected topics.TH:Cn11.2.II.a

    6. b.

      Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a drama/theatre design, based on critical research.TH:Cn11.2.II.b

    7. a.

      Integrate conventions and knowledge from different art forms and other disciplines to develop a cross-cultural drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.III.a

    8. a.

      Justify the performance choices made in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, based on a critical interpretation of specific information from theatrical research.TH:Cn11.2.III.a

    9. b.

      Synthesize and apply critical research on a historical time period to create a design for a modern drama/theatre space.TH:Cn11.2.III.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Theatre

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