Part of the Stagecraft Without a Theatre Curriculum
Created by Karen Loftus
Students will explore the question of “what is theatre production?” They’ll be able to identify and describe each of the crafts of technical theatre as well as who does what in theatre production.
National Core Arts Standards
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6
TH:Cr1.1.6.b - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7
TH:Cr1.1.7.b - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation - Grade 8
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 7
Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work - Grade 8
TH:Pr6.1.8.a - Perform a rehearsed drama/theatre work for an audience.
Refine new work through play, drama processes and theatre experiences using critical analysis and experimentation - Grade HS Proficient
Common Core
Language
California VAPA Standards (2019)
6.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
6.TH:Cr1.c - Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Cr1 Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work
7.TH:Cr1.c - Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
8.TH:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
7.TH:Pr6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
67TH:Pr6 - Create through improvisation a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.
8.TH:Pr6 Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
8.TH:Pr6 - Perform a rehearsed, scripted scene from a drama/theatre work for an audience.
Prof.TH:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work.
Florida Sunshine State Standards
Critical Thinking & Reflection
Skills, Techniques & Processes
TH.912.S.1.6 - Respond appropriately to directorial choices for improvised and scripted scenes.
Georgia Performance Standards - Theatre Arts
Grade 6 - Performing
Grade 8 - Creating
North Carolina Essential Standards
Beginning High School Standards - Communication
Beginning High School Standards - Aesthetics
Intermediate High School Standards - Aesthetics
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Theatre Arts
MS 117.211 LI - Creative Expression: production
MS 117.212 LII - Creative Expression: production
MS 117.213 LIII - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.315 LI - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.315 LI - Critical evaluation and response
C.5.B - recognize theatre as an art form and evaluate self as a creative being.
HS 117.316 LII - Creative Expression: production
C.3.A - develop and practice safe and effective stagecraft skills.
Alberta, Canada
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Costume
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Lighting
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage lighting
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Properties
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage properties
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Set
1 - demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage scenery
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Sound
Junior Orientation
focus concentration on one task at a time
generate imaginative and creative solutions to problems
meet deadlines and follow through on individual and group commitments
share ideas confidently with others
support positivity the work of others
understand that technical elements enhance verbal/physical communication
Junior Goal I Objectives
develop a sense of responsibility and commitment
develop the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
develop the ability to interact effectively and constructively in a group process
Senior Goal I Objectives
apply imaginative and creative thought to problem-solving situations
British Columbia (2018)
GRADE 6 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 7 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 8 - ARTS - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Explore and Create
Experiment with a range of props, processes, and technologies
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Describe, analyze, and respond using drama-specific language
GRADE 11 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Ontario, Canada
Grades 9 & 10 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies
Virginia Standards Of Learning (2020)