Virtual Acting for the Camera
Created by Ruthie Tutterow

The unit is adapted for a virtual environment.
The purpose of this unit is for students to know the differences and practice skills for film versus stage acting. They should also know the basic vocabulary of acting for the camera. It will also be helpful for them to get practice in editing. By seeing both sides of the camera, they will gain valuable experience in seeing what works from both the producing and acting side. Students will be able to see and reflect on their work.

Standards Addressed
National Core Arts Standards
Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade 6
TH:Re7.1.6.a - Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation - Grade 7
TH:Pr4.1.7.b - Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.
Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade 8
TH:Re7.1.8.a - Apply criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 6
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 7
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade 8
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Advanced
California VAPA Standards (2019)
6.TH:Re7 Perceive and analyze artistic work.
6.TH:Re7 - Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
7.TH:Pr4 Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
7.TH:Pr4.b - Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.
8.TH:Re7 Perceive and analyze artistic work.
8.TH:Re7 - Apply appropriate criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
6.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
7.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
8.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Acc.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Acc.TH:Cr2.b - Cooperate as a creative team to make interpretive choices for a drama/theatre work.
Adv.TH:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Colorado Academic Standards - Drama and Theatre Arts
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
DT.7.2.1.b - Students Can: Apply various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.
Eighth Grade
DT.8.3.1.a - Students Can: Apply criteria to analyze artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
High School - Advanced Pathway
High School - Professional Pathway
Common Core
Speaking and Listening
Language
Reading: Informational Text
Language
Florida Sunshine State Standards
Critical Thinking & Reflection
TH.912.C.3.1 - Explore commonalities between works of theatre and other performance media.
Georgia Performance Standards - Theatre Arts
North Carolina Essential Standards 2024
Beginning High School Present
B.PR.2.1 - Develop scripted or devised theatre for presentation.
B.PR.2.4 - Identify the responsibilities of a performer in a variety of theatrical venues.
North Carolina Essential Standards 2010
Beginning High School Standards - Culture
Intermediate High School Standards - Communication
I.C.2.2 - Interpret scenes through formal and informal presentations.
Intermediate High School Standards - Culture
Proficient High School Standards - Communication
P.C.1.3 - Create original works, such as monologues, scenes, or performance pieces.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Theatre Arts
MS 117.211 LI - Critical evaluation and response
C.5.A - identify and apply audience etiquette at all performances.
MS 117.212 LII - Critical evaluation and response
B.5.A - understand and demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette at various types of performances.
B.5.B - evaluate the effectiveness of selected film and television performances.
HS 117.316 LII - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
HS 117.316 LII - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.317 LIII - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
HS 117.317 LIII - Creative Expression: production
HS 117.318 LIV - Foundations: Inquiry and Understanding
C.1.D - compare the structure of theatre to that of film, television, and other media.
HS 117.318 LIV - Creative Expression: performance
C.2.E - create individually or devise collaboratively imaginative scripts and scenarios.
Alberta, Canada
Acting Drama 20
10 - critique the work of self and others through observation of specific details
2 - create, select and sustain physical details of the character from scripted material
5 - demonstrate a character’s main objective within a scene
Playwriting - Drama 20
Directing - Drama 30
1 - demonstrate understanding of the function of the director
Improvisation/Acting Level III - Advanced
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
Improvisation/Acting Level I - Beginning
Junior Goal I Objectives
Senior Goal I Objectives
Orientation Drama 10
concentrate on the task at hand
demonstrate effective use and management of time
demonstrate self-discipline, self-direction and a sense of responsibility
make effective decisions or choices
offer and accept constructive criticism with a desire to progress
positively support the work of others
British Columbia (2018)
GRADE 6 - ARTS - Exploring and creating
GRADE 9 - DRAMA - Reasoning and reflecting
GRADE 10 - DRAMA - Connect and expand
GRADE 11 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Receive and apply constructive feedback to develop and refine ideas
GRADE 12 - DRAMA - Reason and reflect
Receive, provide, and apply constructive feedback to refine dramatic works
Ontario, Canada
Grade 8 - Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts
Grades 9 & 10 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies
Grade 11 - Foundations - Context and Influences
Grade 11 - Foundations - Concepts and Terminology
C.1.3 - demonstrate an understanding of production and promotion roles, practices, and terminology
Grade 12 - Foundations - Responsible Practices
Grade 12 - Foundations - Context and Influences
Grade 12 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies
A.3.2 - use different acting approaches to explore and depict character in a variety of situations
Virginia Standards Of Learning (2020)
Theatre Arts I: Introduction to Theatre
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