HS Theater Guide

The following rubric illustrates how artistic processes can tie to standards and class work. The process components provide a starting point to thinking about key understandings and questions to consider when approaching arts content. This rubric is based on a model cornerstone assessment published by the NCAS (National Core Arts Standards).

Artistic Process Unpacked

Anchor Standard

Performance Standard

Key Trait

Creating

L1.T.CR.1 Develop imagination to create artistic ideas and work.

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Verbally or in writing, explain several ideas that will be used as a basis for creation of a performance or scene.

Envision

Conceptualize

Develop

L1.T.CR.5 Explore physical, vocal, and emotional choices to develop a performance that is believable, authentic, and relevant to a drama/theatre work.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Identify quality character development and ways to enhance an actor’s portrayal of character.

Rehearse

L1:T.CR.7 Recognize that participating in the rehearsal process is necessary to refine and revise.

Refine and complete artistic work.

Develop the movement, voice, objectives, and motivations of characters through rehearsal and exploration.

Artistic Process Unpacked

Anchor Standard

Performance Standard

Key Trait

Performing

L1T.P.1 Interpret the character, setting, and essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure in a drama/theatre work.

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

Plan and execute blocking/staging for a performance.

Prepare

Develop artistic conventions to use in the scene.