Arkansas State Standards for Arts Education: Grade 10

AR.A.1. Art: Inquire/Explore/Discover: Students will inquire/explore/discover historical, cultural, social, environmental, and personal references from which to develop concepts/ideas.

A.1.1. Identify how art translates ideas, knowledge, emotions, and experiences to others.

A.1.2. Assimilate/diversify prior knowledge to include new media skills to explore concepts and ideas.

A.1.3. Compare and/or identify the materials, technologies, media, processes, and purposes of the visual arts with those of other disciplines and other cultures.

A.1.4. Explore the nature of creativity.

A.1.5. Employ various methods of research such as technology, interviews, and field observations.

A.1.6. Investigate and communicate an understanding of visual arts career opportunities.

A.1.7. Identify and understand responsible safety precautions within the visual arts.

A.1.8. Connect visual arts issues, ideas, and themes with concurring humanities and science characteristics.

A.1.9. Identify a variety of sources for subject matter, symbols, and ideas.

AR.A.2. Art: Create: Students will use their creativity in a wide variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to develop original works of art and design.

A.2.1. Apply inquiry, research, and exploration to create art work using a wide variety of media, processes, techniques, and tools.

A.2.2. Create art works that evidence thinking, awareness of design elements and principles, and aesthetic concerns.

A.2.3. Generate and communicate ideas that create multiple solutions to specific visual art problems as evidenced through sketches, models, and/or other visual formats.

A.2.4. Communicate cognitive and affective perceptions through a wide variety of media, processes, techniques and tools.

A.2.5. Create a body of art works that share an underlying visual idea, content, or theme.

A.2.6. Collaborate with others to create products relevant to visual art experiences.

AR.A.3. Art: Reflect/Respond/Rediscover: Students will reflect upon, respond to, and rediscover the art work and concept of self, of others (past and resent), of environments, and of diverse cultures.

A.3.1. Analyze, evaluates, and defends the content and manner in which subject matter, symbols, and images are used in the students' own art works and the works of others.

A.3.2. Assess the students' own work and the work of others using current assessment practices and tools.

A.3.3. Critique art works in terms of history, culture, and aesthetics.

A.3.4. Prepare and present their own work in exhibit/display format, actual or virtual.

A.3.5. Assemble a portfolio of their own work which reflects visual art experiences and shows growth and potential over a period of time.

A.3.6. Relate their own style, intent, and/or content to influences by known artists, diverse cultures, or natural references.

A.3.7. Reflect upon ways in which art concepts can be projected into life-long learning experiences in various disciplines.

AR.M.1. Music: The student will sing and/or play an instrument utilizing a varied repertoire of music.

M.1.1. Perform a variety of music literature according to the stylistic period, using technology when appropriate.

M.1.2. Demonstrate independence by performing alone or in ensembles, e.g., trio, octet, etc.

M.1.3. Demonstrate appropriate small and large ensemble performance techniques during formal and/or informal performances.

AR.M.2. Music: The student will create, compose, arrange, and improvise music as developmentally appropriate.

M.2.1. Compose rhythmic and melodic phrases.

M.2.2. Explore the role of technology in the creation of vocal and/or instrumental pieces.

M.2.3. Compose music that encompasses the use of meter, tonality, and style periods (manuscript or computer generated).

M.2.4. Arrange segments of vocal or instrumental pieces (manuscript or computer generated).

M.2.5. Arrange or transpose pieces for voices or instruments other than those for which they were intended (e.g., SAB to SSA or transposition from brass to woodwind.)

M.2.6. Given a melody, improvise harmonic phrases within a specific framework of a given style.

M.2.7. Given a chord progression, improvise a melody within a given style.

M.2.8. Improvise a melody consistent with meter, tonality, and style as dictated by the selection.

AR.M.3. Music: The student will read and notate music.

M.3.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of music (e.g., notation, texture, and timbre).

M.3.2. Notate rhythms, tonalities, articulations, and expressive markings using traditional manuscript or current music software.

M.3.3. Sing or play intervals that are of a major or minor tonality.

M.3.4. Given a specific sight-reading method, sing or play simple melodies chosen by the conductor.

M.3.5. Given a specific sight-reading method, sing or play the assigned part within the group.

AR.M.4. Music: The student will listen to, analyze, describe, and evaluate music and musical performances.

M.4.1. Analyze aural examples of literature by describing the uses of musical elements inherent within the pieces.

M.4.2. Compare and contrast specific characteristics of selected literature for performances or listening purposes.

M.4.3. Apply criteria for making informed judgments concerning the artistic merit of a composition.

M.4.4. Analyze individual or group performances for the purpose of improving intrinsic motivation.

M.4.5. Recognize and share the emotional responses evoked by the composition performed.

M.4.6. Describe and analyze the vocal/instrumental techniques experienced in performance.

M.4.7. Appraise and modify musical performances through a comparison of exemplary models.

AR.M.5. Music: The student will relate music to diverse cultures, society, history, and other arts and disciplines.

M.5.1. Exhibit self-discipline and teamwork in daily rehearsals and musical performances.

M.5.2. Model appropriate etiquette as both a performer and an observer.

M.5.3. Identify and perform music representative of diverse cultures.

M.5.4. Explain the role of music and its effect on society and culture.

M.5.5. Identify ways to transfer musical knowledge and skills to lifelong career, community, and leisure activities.

M.5.6. Compare and contrast the elements, processes, and organizational principles of other fine arts to those of music.

M.5.7. Aurally identify representative examples of literature by historical period.

M.5.8. Given a musical composition, define its aesthetic qualities within the context of history and culture.

M.5.9. Determine factors that influence musicians within historical time frames.

AR.1.1. Theatre: Creating: Students will participate in activities that develop the creative process in theatre involving script writing, sensory-awareness, analyzing, designing, and planning.

1.1.18. Identify and practice necessary precautions and limitations to avoid injury.

1.1.19. Refine develops muscular control.

1.1.20. Improve coordination.

1.1.21. Increase flexibility.

1.1.22. Develop endurance.

AR.1.2. Dance: Basic Elements of Movement: Students will understand, explore, and demonstrate dance as an art form through its basic element of locomotor movement.

1.2.6. Demonstrate advanced sequences of locomotor and non-locomotor movement.

1.2.7. Compose and perform a sequence of locomotor and non-locomotor movements experimenting with weight, direction, level, and tempo changes.

AR.1.3. Dance: Basic Elements of Movement: Students will understand, explore and demonstrate dance as an art form through its basic element of time.

1.3.16. Identify and move to more advanced or changing meters in music.

1.3.17. Choreograph a dance phrase. Compose a musical phrase to complement it.

1.3.18. Reverse the previous process.

1.3.19. Combine meters.

1.3.20. Demonstrate proficiency at moving to the pulse using props.

1.3.21. Display a clear sense of rhythm and timing when moving in complex combinations.

1.3.22. Demonstrate precision of timing on entrances and exits.

AR.1.4. Dance: Basic Elements of Movement: Students will understand, explore, and demonstrate dance as an art form through its basic element of space.

1.4.25. Compose and perform more complex dance studies using spatial concepts.

1.4.26. Compose and perform advanced combinations with complex floor patterns.

1.4.27. Use positive and negative space in group compositions.

AR.1.5. Dance: Basic Elements of Movement: Students will understand, explore, and demonstrate dance as an art form through its basic element of energy/force/dynamics.

1.5.11. Enhance skills necessary to perform a variety of energy concepts.

1.5.12. Demonstrate the ability to utilize energy concepts in more advanced compositions.

1.5.13. Explore ways in which energy concepts are combined and arranged to define style (ballet, ethnic, modern).

1.5.14. Continue to develop and refine skills necessary to project movement through the use of energy concepts and qualities of movement.

AR.2.1. Theatre: Reading: Students will participate in activities that develop the performance process in theatre involving researching, acting, directing, designing, constructing, and responding.

2.1.11. Recognize dance as an index to the artistic and social values of civilization (i.e., celebration, ceremony, entertainment, prosperity, socialization, health/fitness, education, communication).

2.1.12. Expand knowledge of the sequential development of dance through history.

2.1.13. Examine in greater detail cultural dance heritages.

2.1.14. Experience the dances of other cultures.

2.1.15. Experience a variety of concert forms of dance.

2.1.16. Demonstrate appropriate audience/concert etiquette.

AR.3.1. Theatre: Evaluating: Students will participate in activities that develop the evaluation process in theatre involving their own work and the work of others.

3.1.6. Solve movement problems in aba form in weak and strong areas of the stage.

3.1.7. Create movement studies utilizing knowledge of compositional forms (canon, rondo).

AR.3.2. Dance: Artistic Communications: Students will participate in performance.

3.2.6. Perform a complete dance work with strong concentration, focus, appropriate energy levels, and etiquette.

3.2.7. Demonstrate commitment to ensemble in rehearsal and performance.

3.2.8. Achieve a high level of accuracy and interpretation.

3.2.9. Complete assigned production duties in conjunction with performance.

AR.3.3. Dance: Artistic Communications: Students will be able to discuss and analyze movement and dance.

3.3.7. Demonstrate and use advanced dance terminology.

3.3.8. Acquire knowledge of positive and constructive feedback.

3.3.9. Critique a dance performance.

3.3.10. Exhibit a proficiency in critiquing skills.

AR.1.1. Theatre: Creating: Students will participate in activities that develop the creative process in theatre involving script writing, sensory-awareness, analyzing, designing, and planning.

1.1.28. Exhibit comprehension of and sensitivity to cultural diversity through peer response.

1.1.29. Extrapolate empathy for the characters in the literature.

1.1.30. Expand appropriate terminology to develop theatre vocabulary.

1.1.31. Create playwriting, technical, and performance projects.

1.1.32. Explain the consequences of a character's behavior and suggest motives and feelings.

1.1.33. Become aware of the senses through imaginary environments in dramatic activities.

1.1.34. Recognize and cultivate a strong and flexible stage voice.

1.1.35. Recognize the varied qualities of regional dialects.

1.1.36. Effectively communicate directorial choices to a small ensemble for improvised or scripted scenes.

1.1.37. Develop movement, music, and visual elements to enhance the mood of the dramatization.

1.1.38. Develop characters, environments, and actions individually and in groups to create tension and suspense.

1.1.39. Develop designs that use visual and aural elements to convey environments that clearly support the text.

1.1.40. Explain the functions and interrelated nature of scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and make-up in creating an environment appropriate for the drama.

1.1.41. Design coherent stage management, promotional, and business plans.

1.1.42. Expand the use of technology to create, revise, and produce dramatizations.

1.1.43. Experiment with creative choices by taking risks and appreciating risk-taking in others.

AR.2.1. Theatre: Reading: Students will participate in activities that develop the performance process in theatre involving researching, acting, directing, designing, constructing, and responding.

2.1.35. Use intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to develop self confidence.

2.1.36. Demonstrate listening, observing, focusing, and concentration skills.

2.1.37. Apply skills learned through the dramatic process to other subject areas.

2.1.38. Research and present projects representing the span of theatre history and dramatic literature.

2.1.39. Distinguish types of acting roles and theories of acting based on research.

2.1.40. Build relationships between and among characters that lead to a seeming inevitable resolution.

2.1.41. Research the role of dramatic arts in cultures and world civilizations.

2.1.42. Use role playing to develop awareness of a variety of social roles and in resolving dramatic problems.

2.1.43. Use thinking and problem solving strategies to plan and structure elements of drama in order to analyze and create scripts.

2.1.44. Identify ways to transfer knowledge and skills to life long community career and leisure activities.

2.1.45. Use a blend of vocal and physical expression to project character interpretation.

2.1.46. Apply research from print and non-print sources to script-writing, acting, designing, and directing choices.

2.1.47. Integrate vocal skills with other Actors as a means of achieving ensemble performance.

2.1.48. Expand proper stage techniques to include special movement (stage combat, dance, etc.).

2.1.49. Develop a resume, audition for a performance and follow a rehearsal schedule.

2.1.50. Observe or perform the duties of a director.

2.1.51. Respond appropriately as an audience member.

AR.3.1. Theatre: Evaluating: Students will participate in activities that develop the evaluation process in theatre involving their own work and the work of others.

3.1.13. Understand, interpret, and evaluate theatrical performances using basic theatre terminology.

3.1.14. Compare and contrast emotional responses evoked by a variety of drama styles (i.e., love, sorrow, joy, pride).

3.1.15. Refine performance choices through observation and self evaluation. Utilize ways drama affects and/or enhances the lives of people of various ages, cultures, and heritages.

3.1.16. Identify and evaluate artistic merit of theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions.

3.1.17. Begin to develop critical language in the comparison of creative processes used in various art forms.

3.1.18. Utilize the role of technology in the creation and performance of drama.

3.1.19. Reflect on the consequences of a character's decisions and actions and relate dramatic problems to one's own life.

3.1.20. Determine and demonstrate appropriate aesthetic responses to dramatic performances.

3.1.21. Use thinking and problem solving strategies to explain and analyze how technical elements contribute to the effectiveness of a production.