Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theater: HS Advanced

Other Missouri Fine Arts sets

CREATE

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions, and technologies to create the visual composition of a drama/ theatre work.TH:Cr1A.III.a

      2. b

        Create a complete design for a drama/theatre work that incorporates all elements of technology.TH:Cr1A.III.b

      3. c

        Integrate cultural and historical contexts with personal experiences to create a character that is believable and authentic, in a drama/theatre workTH:Cr1A.III.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Develop

      1. a

        Develop and synthesize original ideas in a drama/theatre work utilizing critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research, and western or nonwestern theatre traditions.TH:Cr2A.III.a

      2. b

        Collaborate as a creative team to discover artistic solutions and make interpretive choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre workTH:Cr2A.III.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. A

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Refine, transform, and re-imagine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using the rehearsal process to invent or reimagine style, genre, form, and conventions.TH:Cr3A.III.a

      2. b

        Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis, and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3A.III.b

      3. c

        Apply a high level of technical proficiencies to the rehearsal process to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3A.III.c

PERFORM

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Select

      1. a

        Apply reliable research of directors’ styles to form unique choices for a directorial concept in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4A.III.a

      2. b

        Apply a variety of researched acting techniques as an approach to character choices in a drama/theatre workTH:Pr4A.III.b

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Prepare

      1. a

        Use and justify a collection of acting exercises from reliable resources to prepare a believable and sustainable performance.TH:Pr5A.III.a

      2. b

        Explain and justify the selection of technical elements used to build a design that communicates the concept of a drama/theatre production.TH:Pr5A.III.b

      3. c

        Demonstrate appropriate audience ettiquette for the venue, purpose, and style.TH:Pr5A.III.c

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. 

    1. A

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Present a drama/theatre production for a specific audience that employs research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer, and dramaturg.TH:Pr6A.III.a

RESPOND

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

    1. A

      Reflect

      1. a

        Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to a drama/theatre work. RTH:P7A.III.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. A

      Interpret

      1. a

        Use detailed supporting evidence and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing a drama/ theatre work.TH:P8A.III.a

      2. b

        Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to drama/theatre workTH:P8A.III.b

      3. c

        Support and explain aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a drama/theatre work.TH:P8A.III.c

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. A

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Research and synthesize cultural and historical information related to a drama/theatre work to support or evaluate artistic choices.TH:P9A.III.a

      2. b

        Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same drama/theatre work.TH:P9A.III.b

      3. c

        Compare and debate the connection between a drama/theatre work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.TH:P9A.III.c

CONNECT

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. A

      Empathize

      1. a

        Collaborate on a drama/theatre work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community, and cultural perspectives.TH:P10A.III.a

  • 11

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

    1. A

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Develop a drama/theatre work that identifies and questions cultural, global, and historic beliefsystems.TH:P11A.III.a

    2. B

      Research

      1. a

        Justify the creative choices made in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work, based on a critical interpretation of specific data from theatre research.TH:P11B.III.a

      2. b

        Present and support an opinion about the social, cultural, and historical understandings of a drama/theatre work, based on critical research.TH:P11B.III.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
FINE ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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