MS Theater Instructional 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

7-8.T.CR.5 Create and sustain a believable character throughout a scripted or improvised scene.

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Create a character based on objectives and motivations.

Envision

Conceptualize

7-8.T.CR.3 Use form and structure to create a scene or play with a beginning, middle, and end that includes full character development, believable dialogue, and logical plot outcomes.

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Collaborate to plan a scene with exposition, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.

Develop

7-8: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.

Rehearse