Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 09-12 - Theatre

AE17.TH.PRO.15

Analyze and compare artistic choices in several drama/theatre works based on criteria developed from one’s own experiences.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: Theatre artists' interpretations of drama/theatre work are influenced by personal experiences and aesthetics
EQ: How can the same work of art communicate different messages to different people?

Skills Examples

  • Students will watch a play or a filmed play if live theatre is not available (for prime examples, network with high schools, local community and college theatre programs, or traveling professional theatre companies).
  • Students will have an open discussion of their opinions about the play. They will begin by answering the questions: 1. What did I see? 2. What did I feel?
  • Review online original critiques of the previously viewed play. Discuss the value and weight these reviews receive on a daily basis in the world of theatre. Taking into consideration the critiques and earlier open discussion, students will write their own critiques in which they justify their perspectives and beliefs concerning the play.

Vocabulary

Research
  • Original Play Critiques
  • Live Theatre
Analysis
  • Reflection
  • Written Critiques
Vocal
  • Open forum discussion
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Alexander Technique
  • Tone
  • Volume
  • Enunciation
Movement
Characterization
  • Believability
  • Stanislavski
  • Blocking
  • Business on stage
Directing
  • Choices
  • Balanced stages
  • Picturization
Design
  • Lighting
    • gels
    • LEDs
    • stage plots
    • cues
  • Costume
    • characterization
    • Sewing
    • patterns
    • costume plots
  • Sound
    • stage plot
    • sound cues
    • special effects
  • Makeup
    • Stage makeup
    • Use of shadow
    • corrective makeup
    • Cleaning procedures
Theatrical production
  • Stage management

Anchor Standards

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
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