Now it’s time for your students to take everything they’ve learned and creatively apply those skills. The goal is for students to take what they’ve been exposed to, explored, and researched about each of the arts and crafts of technical theatre and apply it to a project.
National Core Arts Standards
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6
TH:Cr1.1.6.b - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.b - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 8
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished
TH:Cr1.1.HSII.b - Understand and apply technology to design solutions for a drama/theatre work.
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Advanced
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 6
TH:Pr5.1.6.b - Articulate how technical elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work.
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 7
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Advanced
Florida Sunshine State Standards
Critical Thinking & Reflection
Innovation, Technology & the Future
Organizational Structure
TH.912.O.3.5 - Design technical elements to document the progression of a character, plot, or theme.
Skills, Techniques & Processes
TH.912.S.2.1 - Create one or more technical design documents for a theatrical production.
California VAPA Standards (2019)
6.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
6.TH:Cr1.c - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
7.TH:Cr1.c - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
8.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
Acc.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Adv.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
6.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
6.TH:Pr5.b - Articulate how technical theatre elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work.
7.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
8.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Prof.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Acc.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Acc.TH:Cr2.b - Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.
Acc.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Adv.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Common Core
Language
Reading: Literature
Georgia Performance Standards - Theatre Arts
Grade 8 - Performing
North Carolina Essential Standards 2024
Beginning High School Create
Beginning High School Present
B.PR.2.3 - Implement technical elements to support scripted or devised presentations.
Beginning High School Respond
B.RE.1.1 - Analyze the dramatic structure of written and presented theatrical works.
Intermediate High School Create
Intermediate High School Present
I.PR.2.3 - Implement technical elements to enhance theatrical works.
Accomplished High School Create
Accomplished High School Present
Advanced High School Create
Advanced High School Present
North Carolina Essential Standards 2010
Beginning High School Standards - Analysis
Beginning High School Standards - Aesthetics
Intermediate High School Standards - Aesthetics
I.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs.
Proficient High School Standards - Aesthetics
Advanced High School Standards - Aesthetics
A.AE.1.1 - Use technical knowledge and design skills to formulate designs for a specific audience.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Theatre Arts
MS 117.211 LI - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
C.1.E - identify theatrical vocabulary and terminology, including basic anatomy of theatre spaces.
MS 117.211 LI - Creative Expression: production
MS 117.213 LIII - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
B.1.E - apply knowledge of theatrical vocabulary and terminology.
MS 117.213 LIII - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.315 LI - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.316 LII - Creative Expression: production
C.3.A - develop and practice safe and effective stagecraft skills.
HS 117.317 LIII - Creative Expression: production
Alberta, Canada
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Costume
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of costume
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in costume design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in costume design
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Lighting
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage lighting
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in lighting design
3 - demonstrate understanding of the important of artistic unity in lighting design
4 - demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
6 - demonstrate understanding of functions of gels, barn doors, gobos, c-clamps, shutters
7 - demonstrate understanding of basic functions of lighting control systems
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Makeup
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of makeup
10 - prepare a makeup chart for a specific character
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in makeup design
3 - demonstrate understanding of the importance of artistic unity in makeup design
4 - show awareness of need for safety and cleanliness when working with makeup
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Properties
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage properties
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in properties design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in properties design
4 - demonstrate knowledge if appropriate safety procedures
5 - recognize different types of properties: set properties, hand properties, rehearsal properties
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Set
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage scenery
10 - demonstrate understanding of and use ground plans
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in set design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in set design
4 - recognize and use theatre terminology related to the proscenium
5 - demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
6 - recognize different types of stages: proscenium, thrust, arena, flexible
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Sound
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage sound
2 - recognize the importance of illusion in sound design
3 - recognize the importance of artistic unity in sound design
4 - demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
6 - demonstrate understanding that the acoustics of a space affect sound
8 - show awareness of available recorded material; e.g., sound effects records, recorded music
Junior Orientation
focus concentration on one task at a time
generate imaginative and creative solutions to problems
meet deadlines and follow through on individual and group commitments
offer and accept constructive criticism, given specific guidelines, with a desire to improve
share ideas confidently with others
Junior Goal I Objectives
develop a sense of responsibility and commitment
develop the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
develop the ability to interact effectively and constructively in a group process
develop the ability to offer and accept constructive criticism
develop the willingness to make a decision, act upon it and accept the results
Technical Theatre - Levels I, II, III - Awareness
1 - recognize the basic terminology associated with the component being studied
2 - demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of the component being studied.
3 - show awareness of the importance of research
5 - demonstrate understanding of the various conventions of the components being studied
Technical Theatre - Levels I, II, III - Readiness
6 - demonstrate understanding of the importance of planning and organization
7 - select a project appropriate to the component being studied
8 - demonstrate understanding of the use of colour, shape and texture to achieve a desired effect
Technical Theatre - Application
13 - determine and acquire necessary supplies or substitutes to construct the planned project
14 - use appropriate tools and skills to assemble or construct the planned project
Senior Goal I Objectives
apply imaginative and creative thought to problem-solving situations
demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment, individually and to the group
demonstrate the ability to considered decisions, act upon them and accept the results
demonstrate the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
Orientation Drama 10
concentrate on the task at hand
demonstrate effective use and management of time
demonstrate self-discipline, self-direction and a sense of responsibility
make effective decisions or choices
offer and accept constructive criticism with a desire to progress
positively support the work of others
British Columbia (2018)
GRADE 6 - ARTS - Exploring and creating
GRADE 6 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists' intentions
GRADE 7 - ARTS - Exploring and creating
Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts
GRADE 7 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists’ intentions
GRADE 7 - ARTS - Communicating and documenting
Describe, interpret and respond to works of art
Interpret and communicate ideas using symbols and elements to express meaning through the arts
GRADE 8 - ARTS - Exploring and creating
GRADE 8 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 8 - ARTS - Communicating and documenting
Describe, interpret and respond to works of art
Interpret and communicate ideas using symbols and elements to express meaning through the arts
GRADE 9 - DRAMA - Exploring and creating
GRADE 9 - DRAMA - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Explore and Create
Experiment with a range of props, processes, and technologies
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Describe, analyze, and respond using drama-specific language
Examine the influences of social, cultural, historical, environmental, and personal context on drama
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Communicate and document
Compose, interpret, and expand ideas using symbolism and imagery
GRADE 11 - DRAMA - Explore and Create
GRADE 11 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Reflect on aesthetic experiences and how they relate to a specific place, time, and context
GRADE 12 - DRAMA - Explore and Create
Ontario, Canada
Grades 9 & 10 - Foundations - Responsible Practices
Grades 9 & 10 - Foundations - Concepts and Terminology
Grades 9 & 10 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies
Virginia Standards Of Learning (2020)
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