Current through February 27, 2024
If a public school offers a course of instruction in theater
in high school for pupils rated as accomplished 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) Analyze historical and cultural
conventions and the impact of such conventions on the visual composition of a
theatrical work;
(2) Apply
technology and design choices in a theatrical work; and
(3) Develop a character that is believable
and authentic in a theatrical work.
(b) Organize and develop theatrical ideas and
work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of
the historical and cultural influences of a theatrical work; 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) Revise and analyze the dramatic concept
and technical design elements of a devised or scripted theatrical
work;
(2) Analyze and revise
physical and vocal choices to improve believability and relevance of a
theatrical work; and
(3) Refine
choices concerning technical design to support the story and create emotional
impact in a 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) Explain how unique choices shape
believable and sustainable theatrical work; and
(2) Identify research from sources, directing
concepts and other relevant information that influences choices concerning
character in a theatrical work.
(b) Develop and refine technique and
performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Practice acting techniques to build a
believable and sustainable theatrical work; and
(2) Implement 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
present a theatrical work in a manner that uses creative processes to shape the
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 apply criteria derived from different methods of thought and use such
criteria to influence future choices.
(b) Interpret intent and meaning in
theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Develop supporting evidence and criteria
to reinforce artistic choices;
(2)
Apply concepts form a theatrical work to create personal realizations
concerning cultural perspectives; and
(3) Distinguish between multiple aesthetics,
preferences and beliefs when participating in and observing theatrical
works.
(c) Apply
prescribed criteria to evaluate theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability
of the pupil to:
(1) Analyze a theatrical work
by connecting the work to other art forms, history, culture and other
disciplines;
(2) Create meaning in
a theatrical work while considering personal preferences concerning aesthetics
of production and respecting the interpretations of others; and
(3) Explain how a theatrical work
communicates to a specific audience and serves a specific purpose.
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
use an interpretation of a theatrical work to reflect upon or question his or
her beliefs.
(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) Integrate knowledge of different
forms and disciplines of art to develop a cross-cultural theatrical
work;
(2) Develop creative choices
for a theatrical work based on a researched topic; and
(3) Investigate how personal beliefs and
biases can affect the interpretation of research data and the manner in which
such data is applied to a theatrical work.
Added to
NAC by Bd. of Education by
R043-18A,
eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
385.080,
385.114 and
389.021
