Nev. Admin. Code § 389.6315

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 389.6315 - Theater: Pupils rated as advanced

If a public school offers a course of instruction in theater in high school for pupils rated as advanced pursuant to NAC 389.6105, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:

1. Creation of new theatrical work by conceiving and developing theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Generate and conceptualize theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Synthesize knowledge of a variety of dramatic forms, theatrical conventions and technology to create the visual composition of a theatrical work;

(2) Create a complete design for a theatrical work using a variety of production technology; and

(3) Integrate cultural and historical context with personal experience to create a character who is believable and authentic for a theatrical work.

(b) Organize and develop theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Develop and synthesize original ideas in a theatrical work using critical analysis, historical and cultural context, research and theatrical traditions from different cultures; and

(2) Collaborate with others to make interpretive choices concerning a theatrical work.

(c) Refine, complete and present theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Refine a devised or scripted theatrical work using the rehearsal process to invent or reimagine style, genre, form and conventions;

(2) Synthesize ideas from research, script analysis and context to create a performance that is believable, authentic and relevant in a theatrical work; and

(3) Apply technical skills to the rehearsal process to support the story and increase the emotional impact of a devised or scripted theatrical work.

2. Performance of theatrical work that involves interpretation and presentation of theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Select, analyze and interpret theatrical work for presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Apply research of directing styles to generate unique ideas concerning the direction of a scene in a theatrical work; and

(2) Research a variety of acting techniques and apply those acting techniques to generate choices concerning the manner in which to represent a character in a theatrical work.

(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Research a variety of acting exercises and use those exercises to prepare a believable and sustainable performance; and

(2) Explain and justify the selection of technical elements to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.

(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to use research and analysis grounded in the creative perspectives of the playwright, director, designer and dramaturg to present a theatrical production for a specific audience.

3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how theatrical work conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Perceive and analyze theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to use historical and cultural context to justify personal responses to a theatrical work.

(b) Interpret intent and meaning in theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Use supporting evidence and appropriate criteria to revise personal work and interpret the work of others when participating in or observing a theatrical work;

(2) Apply understanding of cultures and contexts to shape personal responses to theatrical works; and

(3) Explain aesthetics, preferences and beliefs to create a context for critical research that informs artistic decisions in a theatrical work.

(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Synthesize cultural and historical information concerning a theatrical work to support or evaluate artistic choices;

(2) Analyze and evaluate varied aesthetic interpretations of production elements for the same theatrical work; and

(3) Compare and debate the connection between a theatrical work and contemporary issues that may impact audiences.

4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in theatrical work, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to collaborate on a theatrical work that examines a critical global issue using multiple personal, community and cultural perspectives.

(b) Analyze theatrical work in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper understanding of the theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Develop a theatrical work that identifies and questions cultural, global and historical belief systems;

(2) Justify creative choices he or she has made concerning a devised or scripted theatrical work based on a critical interpretation of specific data acquired through research; and

(3) Present and support an opinion, based on critical research, concerning the social, cultural and historical understandings of a theatrical work.

Nev. Admin. Code § 389.6315

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018

NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021