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Compare a variety of stimuli (e.g., music, observed dance, literary forms, notation, natural phenomena, personal experience/recall, current news or social events) and make selections to expand movement vocabulary and artistic expression.
Generate resourceExplore various movement vocabularies to express an artistic intent in choreography. Explain and discuss the choices made using genre-specific dance terminology
Generate resourceUse a variety of choreographic devices and dance structures to develop a dance study with a clear artistic intent. Articulate reasons for movement and structural choices.
Generate resourceDetermine artistic criteria to choreograph a dance study that communicates personal or cultural meaning. Articulate how the artistic criteria serve to communicate the meaning of the dance.
Generate resourceEvaluate possible revisions of dance compositions and, if necessary, consider revisions of artistic criteria based on selfreflection and feedback of others. Explain reasons for choices and how they clarify artistic intent.
Generate resourceInvestigate and use a recognized system to document dance sequences (e.g., writing, a form of notation symbols, or using media technologies).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the movement characteristics or qualities found in a variety of dance genres. Discuss how the movement characteristics or qualities differ from one’s own movement characteristics or qualities and how different perspectives are communicated.
Generate resourceResearch the historical development of a dance genre or style. Use knowledge gained from the research to create a dance study that evokes the essence of the style or genre. Share the study with peers as part of a lecture demonstration that tells the story of the historical journey of the chosen genre or style. Document the process of research and application.
Generate resourceCompare, contrast, and discuss dances performed by people in various localities or communities. Formulate possible reasons why similarities and differences developed in relation to the ideas and perspectives important to each.
Generate resourceExpand movement vocabulary of floor and air pattern designs. Incorporate and modify differently designed shapes and movements from a variety of dance genres and styles for the purpose of expanding movement vocabulary
Generate resourceVary durational approach in dance phrasing by using timing accents and variations within a phrase to add interest kinesthetically, rhythmically, and visually
Generate resourceCompare and contrast movement characteristics from a variety of dance genres or styles. Discuss specific characteristics using dance terminology and descriptive language to describe them. Determine and demonstrate what dancers must do to perform them clearly.
Generate resourceApply bodyuse strategies to accommodate physical maturational development to technical dance skills (e.g., functional alignment, coordination, balance, core support, kinesthetic awareness, clarity of movement, weight shifts, and flexibility/range of motion).
Generate resourceUtilize healthful practices and sound nutrition in dance activities and everyday life. Discuss benefits of practices and how choices enhance performance.
Generate resourceCollaborate with peers to practice and refine dances. Develop group performance expectations through observation and analyses (e.g., view live or recorded professional dancers and collaboratively develop group performance expectations based on information gained from observations).
Generate resourceRecommend changes to and adapt movements to performance area. Use performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Maintain journal documenting these efforts. After the performance, accept notes from choreographer and apply corrections to future performances.
Generate resourceProduce dance in a variety of venues or for different audiences and, using production terminology, explain how the production elements are handled in different situations.
Generate resourceCompare, contrast, and discuss patterns of movement and their relationships in a dance.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast how the elements of dance are used in a variety of genres, styles, or cultural movement practices. Use genre-specific dance terminology
Generate resourceCompare the meaning of different dances. Explain how the artistic expression of each dance is achieved through the elements of dance, use of body, dance technique, dance structure, and context. Use genre-specific dance terminology
Generate resourceCompare artistic intent, content, and context from dances to examine the characteristics of genre, style, or cultural movement practice. Based on the comparison, refine artistic criteria using genre-specific dance terminology
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Generate resourceAccess, evaluate, and use internal and external resources, such as experiences, research, and exemplary works, to inform the creation of media artworks.
Generate resourceExplain and show how media artworks form new meanings and knowledge, situations, and cultural experiences, such as learning through online environments.
Generate resourceResearch and demonstrate how media artworks and ideas relate to various situations, purposes, and values, such as community, vocations, and social media.
Generate resourceAnalyze and responsibly interact with media arts tools and environments, considering fair use and copyright, ethics, media literacy, and social media.
Generate resourceProduce a variety of ideas and solutions for media artworks through application of chosen generative methods such as concept modeling and prototyping.
Generate resourceDesign, propose, and evaluate artistic ideas, plans, prototypes, and production processes for media arts productions, considering expressive intent and resources.
Generate resourceCoordinate production processes to integrate content and components for determined purpose and meaning in media arts productions, demonstrating understanding of associated aesthetic principles, such as narrative structures and composition.
Generate resourceRefine media artworks by intentionally emphasizing particular expressive elements to reflect an understanding of purpose, audience, or place.
Generate resourceIntegrate multiple contents and forms into unified media arts productions, such as an interactive video game, that convey consistent perspectives and narratives.
Generate resourceExhibit an increasing set of artistic, design, technical, and soft skills, such as creative problem solving and organizing, through performing various roles in producing media artworks.
Generate resourceExhibit an increasing set of creative and innovative abilities, such as adaptive tool usage and exploratory processes, in developing solutions within and through media arts productions.
Generate resourceEvaluate various presentation formats and results to improve the presentation of media artworks for personal growth.
Generate resourceDescribe, compare, and analyze the qualities of and relationships between the components and content in media artworks.
Generate resourceDescribe, compare, and analyze how various forms, methods, and styles in media artworks interact with personal preferences in influencing audience experience.
Generate resourceAnalyze the intent and meaning of a variety of media artworks, using self-developed criteria.
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Generate resourceDevelop and apply criteria to evaluate various media artworks and production processes, considering context, and practicing constructive feedback.
Generate resourceGenerate rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases and variations over harmonic accompaniments within AB, ABA, or theme and variation forms that convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceUse standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and harmonic sequences.
Generate resourceSelect, organize, develop, and document personal musical ideas for arrangements, songs, and compositions within AB, ABA, or theme and variation forms that demonstrate unity and variety and convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceDescribe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from others (teacher and peers).
Generate resourceEvaluate personal work, applying selected criteria, such as appropriate application of elements of music, including style, form, and use of sound sources.
Generate resourceRelate and demonstrate how personal interests, knowledge, and ideas connect to choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.
Generate resourceRelate and demonstrate connections between music and societal, cultural, and historical contexts when creating, performing, and responding.
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Generate resourcePerform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (such as articulation/style and phrasing) convey intent.
Generate resourceIdentify how personal, social, cultural, and historical context inform performances and result in different musical effects.
Generate resourceWhen analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch articulation, dynamics, tempo, and form.
Generate resourceExplain and demonstrate the structure of contrasting pieces of music selected for performance and how elements of music are used.
Generate resourceApply collaboratively developed criteria for selecting music of contrasting styles for a program with a specific purpose and/or context and, after discussion, identify expressive qualities, technical challenges, and reasons for choices.
Generate resourceIdentify and apply collaboratively developed criteria (such as demonstrating correct interpretation of notation, technical skill of performer, originality, emotional impact, and interest) to rehearse, refine, and determine when the music is ready to perform.
Generate resourceDemonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for venue, purpose, and context.
Generate resourcePerform the music, alone or with others, with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the creator’s intent.
Generate resourceIdentify and compare the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.
Generate resourceClassify and explain how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of contrasting pieces.
Generate resourceSelect contrasting music to listen to and compare the connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific purpose.
Generate resourceDescribe a personal interpretation of contrasting works and explain how creators’ and performers’ application of the elements of music and expressive qualities, within genres, cultures, and historical periods, convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceApply collaboratively developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Generate resourcePresent the final version of documented personal composition, song, or arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality to demonstrate unity and variety, and convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Generate resourceConnect and demonstrate how personal interests, knowledge, and skills relate to choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.
Generate resourceConnect and demonstrate the relationships between music and societal, cultural, and historical contexts when creating, performing, and responding.
Generate resourceGenerate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for improvisations, compositions, and three-or-more chord accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourceSelect, develop, and use standard notation and audio/ video recording to document melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for drafts of improvisations, compositions, and three-or-more chord accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourceDevelop and apply criteria to critique, improve, and refine drafts of improvisations, compositions and three or more chord accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourcePerform final versions of improvisations, compositions, and three-or-more chord accompaniments in a variety of patterns, demonstrating technical skill in applying principles of composition/improvisation and originality in developing and organizing musical ideas.
Generate resourceExplain the criteria used when selecting a varied repertoire of music for individual or small group performances that include melodies, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe important theoretical and structural characteristics and context (social, cultural, or historical) in a varied repertoire of music that includes melodies, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourceDescribe in interpretations the context (social, cultural, or historical) and expressive intent in a varied repertoire of music selected for performance that includes melodies, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments in a variety of patterns.
Generate resourceDevelop and apply criteria to critique individual and small group performances of a varied repertoire of music that includes melodies, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments in a variety of patterns, and create rehearsal strategies to address performance challenges and refine the performances.
Generate resourcePerform with expression and technical accuracy, in individual and small group performances, a varied repertoire of music that includes melodies, improvisations, and chordal accompaniments in a variety of patterns, demonstrating sensitivity to the audience and an understanding of the context (social, cultural, or historical).
Generate resourceApply criteria to select music for specified purposes, supporting choices by citing characteristics found in the music and connections to interest, purpose, and context (social, cultural, and historical).
Generate resourceCompare passages in musical selections and explain how the elements of music and context (social, cultural, or historical) inform the response.
Generate resourceExplain and support possible interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical selections, citing as evidence the treatment of the elements of music, context (personal, social, and cultural), (when applicable) the setting of the text, and outside sources.
Generate resourceDevelop and apply teacher provided and established criteria based on personal preference, analysis, and context (personal, social, and cultural) to evaluate individual and small group musical selections.
Generate resourceReceive and incorporate feedback to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceIdentify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExplore planned designs during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceIncorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceIncorporate music, dance, art, and/ or media arts to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/ theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ethical responsibility to oneself and others during the production process, and when recording, posting, and sharing through the internet, social media, and other communication formats.
Generate resourceResearch and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/ theatre work to be produced.
Generate resourceExamine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceInvestigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceEnvision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceExplain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceExamine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, personal experience, and historical and cultural context.
Generate resourceDemonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceConsider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceParticipate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.
Generate resourceChoose a variety of technical theatre elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceCreate through improvisation a drama/ theatre work that will be shared with an audience.
Generate resourceCompare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceIdentify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceDescribe how cultural contexts can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceInterpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExplain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria, to develop a personal aesthetic to evaluate drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceIdentify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.
Generate resourceAnalyze and evaluate the aesthetics of the technical theatre elements in a drama/ theatre work.
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
Generate resourceSynthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art. Individually or collaboratively create visual documentation of places and times in which people gather to make and experience art or design in the community.
Generate resourceRelate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding. Analyze how response to art is influenced by understanding the time and place in which it was created, the available resources, and cultural uses.
Generate resourceDevelop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
Generate resourceDemonstrate persistence in developing skills with various materials, methods, and approaches in creating works of art or design.
Generate resourceDemonstrate awareness of ethical responsibility to oneself and others when posting and sharing images and other materials through the internet, social media, and other communication formats.
Generate resourceApply visual organizational strategies to design and produce a work of art, design, or media that clearly communicates information or ideas.
Generate resourceRefine and Complete Artistic Work. Reflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
Generate resourceSelect, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation. Compare and contrast how technologies have changed the way artwork is preserved, presented, and experienced.
Generate resourceDevelop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation. Based on criteria, analyze and evaluate methods for preparing, preserving, and presenting art.
Generate resourceConvey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. Compare and contrast viewing and experiencing collections and exhibitions in different venues (physical and/or virtual).
Generate resourceExplain how the method of display, the location, and the experience of an artwork influence how it is perceived and valued.
Generate resourceInterpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work. Interpret art by analyzing art-making approaches, the characteristics of form and structure, relevant contextual information, subject matter, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveyed.
Generate resourceApply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work. Compare and explain the difference between an evaluation of an artwork based on personal criteria and an evaluation of an artwork based on a set of established criteria.
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