National Core Arts Standards

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6

TH:Cr1.1.6.a Identify possible solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.6.b Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.6.c Explore a scripted or improvised character by imagining the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7

TH:Cr1.1.7.a Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.7.b Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.7.c Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

TH:Cr1.1.8.a Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/ theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.8.b Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1.8.c Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character’s inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient

TH:Cr1.1.HSI.a Apply basic research to construct ideas about the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.

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

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

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished

TH:Cr1.1.HSII.a Investigate historical and cultural conventions and their impact on the visual composition of a drama/theatre work.

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

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

TH:Cr1.1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Advanced

TH:Cr1.1.HSIII.a Synthesize knowledge from a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions, and technologies to create the visual composition of a drama/ theatre work.

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

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

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 6

TH:Cr2.1.6.a Use critical analysis to improve, refine, and evolve original ideas and artistic choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr2.1.6.b Contribute ideas and accept and incorporate the ideas of others in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 7

TH:Cr2.1.7.a Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.

TH:Cr2.1.7.b Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 8

TH:Cr2.1.8.a Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr2.1.8.b Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Proficient

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

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished

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

TH:Cr2.1 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Advanced

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

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 6

TH:Cr3.1.6.a Articulate and examine choices to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1.6.b Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1.6.c Explore a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 7

TH:Cr3.1.7.a Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1.7.b Develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work

TH:Cr3.1.7.c Consider multiple planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade 8

TH:Cr3.1.8.a Use repetition and analysis in order to revise devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1.8.b Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1.8.c Implement and refine a planned technical design using simple technology during the rehearsal process for devised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cr3.1.HSI.a Practice and revise a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using theatrical staging conventions.

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

TH:Cr3.1.HSI.c Refine technical design choices to support the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Accomplished

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

TH:Cr3.1.HSII.c Re-imagine and revise technical design choices during the course of a rehearsal process to enhance the story and emotional impact of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

TH:Cr3.1 Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Cr3.1.HSIII.a Refine, transform, and re-imagine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work using the rehearsal process to invent or re-imagine style, genre, form, and conventions.

TH:Cr3.1.HSIII.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:Cr3.1.HSIII.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:Pr4.1 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 6

TH:Pr4.1.6.a Identify the essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1.6.b Experiment with various physical choices to communicate character in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 7

TH:Pr4.1.7.a Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1.7.b Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 8

TH:Pr4.1.8.a Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1.8.b Use various character objectives and tactics in a drama/theatre work to overcome an obstacle.

TH:Pr4.1 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Pr4.1.HSI.a Examine how character relationships assist in telling the story of a drama/theatre work.

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

TH:Pr4.1 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr4.1.HSII.a Discover how unique choices shape believable and sustainable drama/ theatre work.

TH:Pr4.1.HSII.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 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

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

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

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 6

TH:Pr5.1.6.a Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr5.1.6.b Articulate how technical elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work.

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 7

TH:Pr5.1.7.a Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

TH:Pr5.1.7.b Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8

TH:Pr5.1.8.a Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

TH:Pr5.1.8.b Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Proficient

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

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

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Accomplished

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

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

TH:Pr5.1 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade HS Advanced

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

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

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 6

TH:Pr6.1.6.a Adapt a drama/theatre work and present it informally for an audience.

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 7

TH:Pr6.1.7.a Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 8

TH:Pr6.1.8.a Perform a rehearsed drama/theatre work for an audience.

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Pr6.1.HSI.a Perform a scripted drama/theatre work for a specific audience.

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Pr6.1.HSII.a Present a drama/theatre work using creative processes that shape the production for a specific audience.

TH:Pr6.1 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Pr6.1.HSIII.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:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade 6

TH:Re7.1.6.a Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade 7

TH:Re7.1.7.a Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.

TH:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade 8

TH:Re7.1.8.a Apply criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Re7.1.HSI.a Respond to what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work to develop criteria for artistic choices.

TH:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade HS Accomplished

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

TH:Re7.1 Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Re7.1.HSIII.a Use historical and cultural context to structure and justify personal responses to a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade 6

TH:Re8.1.6.a Explain how artists make choices based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.6.b Identify cultural perspectives that may influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.6.c Identify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in or observation of drama/ theatre work.

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade 7

TH:Re8.1.7.a Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.7.b Describe how cultural perspectives can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.7.c Interpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade 8

TH:Re8.1.8.a Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.8.b Analyze how cultural perspectives influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.8.c Apply personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to evaluate a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Re8.1.HSI.a Analyze and compare artistic choices developed from personal experiences in multiple drama/theatre works.

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

TH:Re8.1.HSI.c Justify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in and observation of a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Re8.1.HSII.a Develop detailed supporting evidence and criteria to reinforce artistic choices, when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.HSII.b Apply concepts from a drama/theatre work for personal realization about cultural perspectives and understanding.

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

TH:Re8.1 Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade HS Advanced

TH:Re8.1.HSIII.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:Re8.1.HSIII.b Use new understandings of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to drama/theatre work.

TH:Re8.1.HSIII.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:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade 6

TH:Re9.1.6.a Use supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate

TH:Re9.1.6.b Apply the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.

TH:Re9.1.6.c Identify a specific audience or purpose for a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade 7

TH:Re9.1.7.a Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.

TH:Re9.1.7.b Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re9.1.7.c Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.

TH:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade 8

TH:Re9.1.8.a Respond to a drama/ theatre work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria.

TH:Re9.1.8.b Apply the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.

TH:Re9.1.8.c Assess the impact of a drama/theatre work on a specific audience.

TH:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade HS Proficient

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

TH:Re9.1.HSI.b Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Re9.1.HSI.c Formulate a deeper understanding and appreciation of a drama/ theatre work by considering its specific purpose or intended audience.

TH:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Re9.1.HSII.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.HSII.b Construct meaning in a drama/theatre work, considering personal aesthetics and knowledge of production elements while respecting others’ interpretations.

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

TH:Re9.1 Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work - Grade HS Advanced

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

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

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

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 6

TH:Cn10.1.6.a Explain how the actions and motivations of characters in a drama/theatre work impact perspectives of a community or culture.

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 7

TH:Cn10.1.7.a Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 8

TH:Cn10.1.8.a Examine a community issue through multiple perspectives in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Proficient

TH:Cn10.1.HSI.a Investigate how cultural perspectives, community ideas and personal beliefs impact a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Accomplished

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

TH:Cn10.1 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Advanced

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

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 6

TH:Cn11.1.6.a Identify universal themes or common social issues and express them through a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 7

TH:Cn11.1.7.a Incorporate music, dance, art, and/or media to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 8

TH:Cn11.1.8.a Use different forms of drama/theatre work to examine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues.

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Proficient

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

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Accomplished

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

TH:Cn11.1 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Advanced

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

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 6

TH:Cn11.2.6.a Research and analyze two different versions of the same drama/theatre story to determine differences and similarities in the visual and aural world of each story.

TH:Cn11.2.6.b Investigate the time period and place of a drama/theatre work to better understand performance and design choices.

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 7

TH:Cn11.2.7.a Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/theatre work to be produced.

TH:Cn11.2.7.b Examine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade 8

TH:Cn11.2.8.a Research the story elements of a staged drama/theatre work and compare them to another production of the same work.

TH:Cn11.2.8.b Identify and use artifacts from a time period and place to develop performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Proficient

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

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

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Accomplished

TH:Cn11.2.HSII.a Formulate creative choices for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work based on theatre research about the selected topic.

TH:Cn11.2.HSII.b Explore how personal beliefs and biases can affect the interpretation of research data applied in drama/theatre work.

TH:Cn11.2 Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding - Grade HS Advanced

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