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SKELETON CREW: THEATRE TEKS
Theatre, Level I
[117.315]
Foundations
(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. The student is expected to:
(E) analyze characters by describing attributes such as physical, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions through reading scripts of published plays;
(F) demonstrate a working knowledge of the language of theatre such as stage terminology, elements of theatre, or theatrical conventions;
(G) analyze and describe the interdependence of all theatrical elements;
(H) define the roles of and appreciate the collaborative relationships between all artistic partners such as playwrights, composers, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audience;
Historical & Cultural Relevance
(4) Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student is expected to:
(C) identify the impact of live theatre, film, television, and electronic media on contemporary society;
Critical Evaluation & Response
5) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze and apply appropriate behavior at various types of live performances;
(B) recognize theatre as an art form and evaluate self as a creative being;
(D) evaluate live theatre in written and oral form with precise and specific observations using appropriate evaluative theatre vocabulary such as intent, structure, effectiveness, and value;
Theatre, Level II
[117.316]
Foundations
(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. The student is expected to:
D) analyze dramatic structure and genre;
(F) relate the interdependence of all theatrical elements;
Historical & Cultural Relevance
(4) Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student is expected to:
(C) analyze and evaluate the impact of live theatre, film, television, and electronic media in contemporary society;
Critical Evaluation & Response
(5) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student is expected to:
(A) evaluate and apply appropriate audience etiquette at various types of performances;
(B) analyze theatre as an art form and evaluate self as a creative being;
Theatre, Level III
[117.317]
Foundations
(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. The student is expected to:
(D) analyze and evaluate dramatic structure and genre;
(F) evaluate the interdependence of all theatrical elements;
Historical & Cultural Relevance
(4) Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student is expected to:
(C) employ and evaluate the impact of live theatre, film, television, and other media in contemporary society;
Critical Evaluation & Response
(5) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student is expected to:
(A) compare behavior at various types of performances and practice appropriate audience etiquette;
(B) recognize theatre as an art form and evaluate self as a creative being;
(C) apply the concepts of evaluation to performances and evaluate theatre, film, television, and other media with depth and complexity using appropriate vocabulary;
Theatre, Level IV
[117.318]
Foundations
(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. The student is expected to:
(F) evaluate the interdependence of all theatrical elements;
Historical & Cultural Relevance
(4) Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student is expected to:
(C) employ and evaluate the impact of live theatre, film, television, and other media in contemporary society
Critical Evaluation & Response
(5) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student is expected to:
(A) evaluate and practice appropriate audience behavior at various types of performances;
(B) defend theatre as an art form and value self as a creative being;
(C) apply evaluation concepts to performances, and compare and contrast literary and dramatic criticism of theatre, film, television, or other media