AE17.TH.ADV.17

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

AE17.TH.ADV.17
Support and explain aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a drama/theatre work.

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 create a theatre blog in which they go see live theatre in the area. Students will write Theatre Reviews for each play that they see and post their critique. Students will use their interpretive skills to acknowledge and write about different directorial choices and design differences.
Students will pair up to peer critique monologues and scenes for competition. Students will create their own rubric for the exercise. They will watch each piece and write a critique. They will also work to help each other grow in their scenes and monologues. They will do a final performance for the class and do an oral critique.
Students will film a performance of one of their class plays. They will create an anonymous survey where they critique their work. They will read the critique and discuss the comments in class.

Vocabulary

Research

How does a Director's point of view impact the play?

Analysis

Using critique to analyze personal performances
being able to recognize a quality performance
Using analytical ability to discuss positives and negatives of performances

Design

aesthetic critique
application of design principles on productions

Theatrical production

Defining the needs of producing a play
critically assessing their success in their productions
Developing the ability to compare and contrast productions

Anchor Standards

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