Courses of Study

1) Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/theatre work.

2) Explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.

3) Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character's inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre work.

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

5) Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

6) Use repetition and analysis in order to revise devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

7) Refine effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.

8) Implement and refine a planned technical design using simple technology during the rehearsal process for devised or scripted drama/theatre work.

9) Explore different rhythms to communicate the story effectively in a drama/theatre work.

10) Use various character objectives and tactics in a drama/theatre work.

11) Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.

12) Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.

13) Rehearse and perform a formal drama/theatre work for an audience.

14) Apply predetermined criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.

15) Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.

16) Analyze how cultural perspectives influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.

17) Apply personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to evaluate a drama/theatre work.

18) Respond to a drama/theatre work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria.

19) Apply the knowledge of production elements used in a drama/theatre to assess aesthetic choices.

20) Assess the impact of a drama/theatre work on a specific audience.

21) Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work.

22) Apply different forms of drama/theatre work to examine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues.

23) Research the story elements of a staged drama/theatre work and compare them to another production of the same work.

24) Identify and use artifacts from a time period and place to develop performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.