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Compare 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 preferences and perspectives.
Generate resourceIdentify and research a dance related question or problem. Communicate new perspectives or realizations through a dance study with an oral and written defense.
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 social group.
Generate resourceCompare a variety of stimuli (for example, music, observed dance, literary forms, notation, natural phenomena, personal experience/recall, current news, 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 self-reflection and the feedback from others. Explain reasons for choices and how they clarify artistic intent.
Generate resourceInvestigate a recognized system to document a dance sequence by using words, symbols, or media technologies.
Generate resourceExpand movement vocabulary of varied pattern designs. Incorporate and modify body designs from different dance genres and styles to expand movement vocabulary to include differently designed shapes and movements for interest and contrast.
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 adjectives and adverbs to describe them. Determine what dancers must do to perform them clearly.
Generate resourceApply body use strategies to accommodate physical maturational development to technical dance skills (for example, functional alignment, coordination, balance, core support, kinesthetic awareness, clarity of movement, weight shifts, flexibility/range of motion).
Generate resourceUtilize healthy 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 (for example, view live or recorded professional dancers and collaboratively develop group performance expectations based on information gained from observations).
Generate resourceUse performance etiquette and performance practices during class, rehearsal, and performance. Maintain a journal documenting these efforts. Post-performance: accept notes from the choreographer and apply corrections to future performances.
Generate resourceExplore possibilities of producing dance in a variety of venues or for different audiences. Use production terminology to explain how the production elements would be handled in different situations to enhance artistic intent.
Generate resourceCompare, contrast, and discuss patterns of movement and their relationships in 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, 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 (for example, experiences, interests, research, exemplary works) to inform the creation of media artworks.
Generate resourceExplain and show how media artworks form new meanings, knowledge, situations, and cultural experiences (for example, new information, learning).
Generate resourceResearch and demonstrate how media artworks and ideas relate to various situations, purposes, and values (for example, community, vocations, social media).
Generate resourceAnalyze and responsibly interact with media arts tools and environments, considering copyright, ethics, media literacy, and social media.
Generate resourceGenerate ideas, goals, and solutions for original media artworks through application of focused creative processes and generative methods (for example, divergent thinking, experimenting).
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 principles (for example, narrative structures, composition).
Generate resourceAnalyze, Improve and refine media artworks by emphasizing particular expressive elements to reflect an understanding of purpose, audience, or place.
Generate resourceIntegrate multiple contents and forms into unified media arts productions that convey consistent perspectives and narratives in order to reach a given audience.
Generate resourceExhibit an increasing set of artistic, design, technical, and soft skills through performing various roles in producing and presenting media artworks (for example, creative problem solving, organizing).
Generate resourceExhibit an increasing set of creative and adaptive innovation abilities (for example, exploratory processes) in developing solutions within and through media arts productions.
Generate resourceDemonstrate adaptability using tools and techniques in standard and experimental ways to achieve an assigned purpose in constructing media artworks.
Generate resourceEvaluate various presentation formats in order to fulfill various tasks and defined processes in the presentation and/or distribution of media artworks.
Generate resourceEvaluate the results of, and improvements for, presenting media artworks, considering impacts on personal growth.
Generate resourceDescribe, compare, and analyze the relationships between the components 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 resourceInterpret and construct meanings of a variety of media artworks, using guided self-developed criteria.
Generate resourceDetermine and apply relevant criteria to evaluate various media artworks and production processes, considering context and practicing constructive feedback.
Generate resourceRelate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music as developmentally appropriate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life as developmentally appropriate.
Generate resourceCompose rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases over harmonic accompaniments within a given form(s) that convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceSelect, organize, develop, and document personal musical ideas for arrangements, song, and compositions within a given form(s) that utilize compositional techniques and convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceUse standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and harmonic sequences.
Generate resourceEvaluate their own work, applying teacher or student-developed criteria.
Generate resourcePresent the final version of a personal composition or arrangement, using musicianship and originality to utilize compositional techniques and convey expressive intent.
Generate resourceDescribe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from others, (teachers and peers).
Generate resourceSelect varied repertoire to study based on interest, music reading skills where appropriate, understanding the structure of the music, context, and the technical skill of the individual or ensemble.
Generate resourceDemonstrate or analyze, using music reading skills where appropriate, how knowledge of formal aspects in musical works inform prepared or improvised performances.
Generate resourceIdentify expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvised performances.
Generate resourcePerform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (for example, dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, phrasing) convey intent.
Generate resourceApply teacher provided criteria to critique individual performances of a varied repertoire of music selected for performance and refine the performances.
Generate resourcePerform the music with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the creator's intent.
Generate resourceDemonstrate performance decorum (for example, stage presence, attire, behavior) and audience etiquette are appropriate for venue, purpose, and context.
Generate resourceIdentify reasons for selecting music based on musical characteristics, interest, purpose, or context.
Generate resourceDescribe how knowledge of context and the use of musical elements inform the response to music.
Generate resourceIdentify and compare the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.
Generate resourceIdentify the meaning of musical selections, referring to the elements of music and context.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the effect of interest, experience, analysis, and context on the evaluation of music.
Generate resourceRelate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Generate resourceRelate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Generate resourceIncorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExamine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues by using music, dance, art, and/or media in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceResearch the story elements of a staged drama/theatre work and compare them to another production of the same work.
Generate resourceCompare the drama/theatre conventions of a given time period with those of the present.
Generate resourceInvestigate multiple perspectives and solutions to performance challenges in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExplain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceEnvision and describe a scripted or improvised character's inner thoughts and objectives that are authentic to a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExamine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.
Generate resourceDefine and demonstrate the collaborative responsibilities of actor, director, and designer to present a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceAnalyze and refine choices in a unified devised or scripted drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceDevelop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceConsider multiple planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted 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 resourceExperiment with a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceArticulate personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceContrast multiple personal experiences and choose the most appropriate when participating in a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceDescribe how cultural perspectives can influence the interpretation of a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceInterpret how the use of personal aesthetics can be used to discuss a drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceExplain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.
Generate resourceEvaluate the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.
Generate resourceRelate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Generate resourceIndividually or collaboratively create visual documentation of places and times in which people gather to make and experience art or design in the community.
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 resourceReflect on and explain important information about personal artwork in an artist statement or another format.
Generate resourceAnalyze how past, present, and emerging technologies have impacted the preservation and presentation of artwork.
Generate resourceBased on criteria, analyze and evaluate methods for preparing and presenting art.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast viewing and experiencing collections and exhibitions in different venues.
Generate resourceExplain how the method of display, the location, and the experience of an artwork influence how it is perceived and valued.
Generate resourceInterpret art and generate meanings through describing and analyzing feelings, subject matter, formal characteristics, artmaking approaches, and contextual information and identify key concepts.
Generate resourceCompare 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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