THEATER 1 STANDARDS

Visual and
Performing Arts
Graduation
Standards
Graduation
standard #1
Creating:
Conceiving and
developing artistic
ideas and work in the
visual or performing
arts.

Graduation
standard #2
Performing or
Presenting:
Realizing artistic
ideas and work
through interpretation
and presentation in
the visual or
performing arts.

Performance Indicators:
student will be able to...

a. Generate and conceptualize

artistic ideas and work.
b. Organize and develop
artistic ideas and work.
c. Refine and complete artistic
work.

T.1.a
Analyze the characters conflicts, relationships,
Develop As Ifs for characters
background, etc. to develop a complete
character that is supported by the script.

Write a character
analysis.

T.1.b
Develop objectives and actions that demonstrate
Write character
appropriate emotional pacing for each line of
Craft and present practice
objectives for
the script based on an understanding of the
objectives in workshop activities.
monologues and scenes.
character's conflicts, relationships, background,
etc.
T.2.a
Utilize various memorization techniques to
practice lines in order to recite them fluently.

a. Analyze and interpret

artistic work for presentation
b. Develop and refine artistic
techniques and work for
presentation.
c. Convey meaning through the
presentation of artistic work.

T.2.b
Develop appropriate physical and vocal
Rehearse in class
characteristics for the monologue or scene while
paying attention to place, time period, etc.
Check-in with the teacher
T.2.c
Perform a practice version of the
Maintain a stage presence that reflects an
scene / monologue
understanding of the role of the actor and the
audience. (i.e.: pacing, blocking, volume, etc.)

Perform a monologue
and scenes

T.2.d
Demonstrate appropriate listening and reaction
skills during a scene with a partner.

Graduation
standard #3
Responding &
Connecting:
Understanding and
evaluating how visual
or performing arts
convey meaning by
relating artistic ideas
with personal and
external contexts.

Theater 1 Standards

Summative
Formative Assessments:
Assessments:
as evidence that student is
as evidence to assess the
practicing the skill, student will...
skill, the student will...

a. Perceive and analyze artistic

work with personal and
external context.
b. Interpret intent and meaning
in artistic work.
c. Apply criteria to evaluate
artistic work.

T.3.a
Evaluate the effects of various creative and
technical aspects of a dramatic text (set and
properties, costume design, lighting, sound,
etc.)

Participate in discussions about

plays read in class.
Respond to filmed theatrical
performances in class.

T.3.b
Utilize basic stage terminology while
completing tasks in the theater (stage direction,
lamp and curtain types, etc.)

Quiz on stage terminology

T.3.c
Respond critically to topics in theater history,
relating those topics to contemporary theater.

Quiz on theater history

Write
responses/evaluations of
three plays throughout
the semester.

Test on terminology and

history, including open
ended writing prompts.