Texas State Standards for Arts Education: Grade 9

TX.117.52 (9.1.) Art, Level I: Perception: The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to illustrate ideas for artworks from direct observation, experiences, and imagination.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to compare and contrast the use of art elements (color, texture, form, line, space, value) and art principles (emphasis, pattern, rhythm, balance, proportion, unity) in personal artworks and those of others, using vocabulary accurately.

TX.117.52 (9.2.) Art, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to create visual solutions by elaborating on direct observation, experiences, and imagination.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to create designs for practical applications.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate effective use of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.

TX.117.52 (9.3.) Art, Level I: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to compare and contrast historical and contemporary styles, identifying general themes and trends.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to describe general characteristics in artworks from a variety of cultures.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to compare and contrast career and vocational opportunities in art.

TX.117.52 (9.4.) Art, Level I: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to interpret, evaluate, and justify artistic decisions in personal artworks.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to select and analyze original artworks, portfolios, and exhibitions by peers and others to form precise conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings.

TX.117.53 (9.1.) Art, Level II: Perception: The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to interpret visual parallels between the structures of natural and human-made environments.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to compare suitability of art materials and processes to express specific ideas relating to visual themes, using precise art vocabulary.

TX.117.53 (9.2.) Art, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to formulate multiple solutions to expand personal themes that demonstrate intent.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to apply design skills in creating practical applications, clarifying presentations, and defining choices made by consumers.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to select from a variety of art media and tools to communicate specific ideas in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiberart, jewelry, photography/filmmaking, and electronic media-generated art.

TX.117.53 (9.3.) Art, Level II: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to study a selected historical period or style of art.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to analyze specific characteristics of artworks in various cultures.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to select and research career and vocational choices in art.

TX.117.53 (9.4.) Art, Level II: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to select and critique artworks in progress, making decisions about future directions in personal work.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to select and critique original artworks, portfolios, and exhibitions by peers or others.

TX.117.54 (9.1.) Art, Level III: Perception: The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to analyze visual characteristics of natural and human-made subjects in a variety of ways, illustrating flexibility in solving problems, creating multiple solutions, and thinking imaginatively.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to analyze visual qualities to express the meaning of images and symbols, using precise art vocabulary.

TX.117.54 (9.2.) Art, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to solve visual problems by planning and attempting a variety of solutions.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to solve visual problems and develop multiple solutions for designing ideas, clarifying presentations, and evaluating consumer choices, using design skills.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to select from a variety of art media and tools to express intent in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiberart, jewelry, photography/filmmaking, and electronic media-generated art.

TX.117.54 (9.3.) Art, Level III: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to study a selected period, style, or movement in art.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to trace influences of various cultures on contemporary artworks.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to analyze a selected career opportunity in art, identifying the training, skills, and plan of action necessary for realizing such a goal.

TX.117.54 (9.4.) Art, Level III: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to select artworks for a personal portfolio based on evaluation of developmental progress, competency in problem-solving, and a variety of visual ideas.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to analyze original artworks, portfolios, and exhibitions to form conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings and to show innovation and provide examples of in-depth exploration of one or more themes.

TX.117.55 (9.1.) Art, Level IV: Perception: The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to create themes for personal artworks that integrate a broad range of visual observations, experiences, and imagination.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to make subtle discriminations in analyzing complex visual relationships and content, using precise art vocabulary.

TX.117.55 (9.2.) Art, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to produce an original body of artwork that integrates information from a variety of sources and demonstrates sustained, self-directed investigations into specific themes.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to evaluate and justify design ideas and concepts for use in personal artworks.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to create artworks, singularly and in series, by selecting from a variety of art materials and tools appropriate to course work in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiberart, jewelry, photography/filmmaking, and electronic media-generated art.

TX.117.55 (9.3.) Art, Level IV: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to identify and illustrate art history as a major source of interpretation.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to analyze and evaluate the influence of contemporary cultures on artworks.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to evaluate a selected career in art, justifying the choice.

TX.117.55 (9.4.) Art, Level IV: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to develop evaluative criteria for selecting artworks to include in a portfolio and senior exhibition that demonstrate a high level of creativity and expertise in one or more art areas.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to analyze a wide range of artworks to form conclusions about formal qualities, historical and cultural contexts, intents, and meanings.

TX.117.56 (9.1.) Dance, Level I: Perception: The student develops an awareness of the body's movement, using sensory information while dancing.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate basic kinesthetic and spatial awareness with others.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to develop sensitivity toward others when working in groups.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to express ideas and emotions through movement.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to interpret images found in the environment through movement.

TX.117.56 (9.2.) Dance, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student applies body sciences and fitness principles to dance.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to communicate using appropriate anatomical terminology.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate basic principles of proper skeletal alignment.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to practice an effective warm-up and cool-down, using elements of proper conditioning.

TX.117.56 (9.3.) Dance, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements and of choreographic processes and forms in a variety of dance styles.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to perform memorized movement sequences with rhythmical accuracy in several dance styles, including classical ballet, tap, modern, and ethnic dance.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to identify the effective use of dance elements in practice and performance.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to improvise and demonstrate original movement.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to perform basic compositional forms, using fundamental choreographic processes.

TX.117.56 (9.4.) Dance, Level I: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to analyze the characteristics of dances from several diverse cultures.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to perform dance phrases or dances from several time periods with an understanding of historical and social contexts.

9.4. (C) The student is expected to identify historical figures and their significance in dance history.

TX.117.56 (9.5.) Dance, Level I: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about dance's form, meaning, and role in society.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to incorporate appropriate movement vocabulary when identifying qualities and discussing meaning of performance and production in dance.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate appropriate audience behavior and etiquette in the classroom and at performances.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify relationships between dance and other fine art subjects.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to distinguish commonalities between dance and subject areas such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies.

TX.117.57 (9.1.) Dance, Level II: Perception: The student develops an awareness of the body's movement, using sensory information while dancing.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate a developing kinesthetic and spatial awareness.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate respect for others when working in groups.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate effectively the connection between emotions and movement.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to identify details in movement in natural and constructed environments.

TX.117.57 (9.2.) Dance, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student applies body sciences and fitness principles to dance.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to communicate using appropriate anatomical and dance terminology.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to perform with proper skeletal alignment.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to exhibit strength, flexibility, and endurance in dance training and performances.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to incorporate proper conditioning and injury prevention practices.

TX.117.57 (9.3.) Dance, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements and of choreographic processes and forms in a variety of dance styles.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to perform extended movement patterns with rhythmic accuracy in traditional concert dance styles.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate the elements of dance effectively.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to improvise dance phrases, using the concept of abstraction.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to incorporate choreographic processes such as retrograde and inversion in dance styles.

TX.117.57 (9.4.) Dance, Level II: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to perform dances of various cultures.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to choreograph short dance phrases that exhibit an understanding of various historical periods.

9.4. (C) The student is expected to perform dances in various mediums such as musical theatre, film, and video.

TX.117.57 (9.5.) Dance, Level II: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about dance's form, meaning, and role in society.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to identify characteristics of a variety of dances.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to analyze qualities of performance and production in dance.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify similarities of form and expression in dance and other fine arts.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to identify and apply dance and dance-related skills such as creative problem-solving, cooperation, and self-discipline to various work experience.

TX.117.58 (9.1.) Dance, Level III: Perception: The student develops an awareness of the body's movement, using sensory information while dancing.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate a kinesthetic and spatial awareness.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to work respectfully with others.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate effectively the connection between emotions and ideas and movement.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to identify designs and images in natural and constructed environments.

TX.117.58 (9.2.) Dance, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student applies body sciences and fitness principles to dance.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to communicate using appropriate anatomical and dance terminology.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to perform using basic principles of skeletal alignment.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to exhibit strength, flexibility, and endurance in training and performances.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to incorporate injury prevention procedures when exercising, practicing, and performing.

TX.117.58 (9.3.) Dance, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements and of choreographic processes and forms in a variety of dance styles.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to perform memorized complex movement sequences with rhythmic accuracy in traditional concert dance styles.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate a wide range of dynamics in quality movement.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to perform with projection, confidence, and expression when executing dance movements.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to create dance studies, using original movement, based on theme, variation, and/or chance.

TX.117.58 (9.4.) Dance, Level III: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to describe similarities and differences in steps, styles, and traditions in dances from various cultures and historical periods.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to choreograph a dance based on a historical event or theme.

TX.117.58 (9.5.) Dance, Level III: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about dance's form, meaning, and role in society.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to compare characteristics and qualities of a variety of dances.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to analyze dance from a variety of perspectives such as those of dance critic, performer, choreographer, and audience member.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to compare and contrast the use of form and expression in dance with their use in art, music, theatre, and other subject areas.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to identify opportunities in dance as a profession.

TX.117.59 (9.1.) Dance, Level IV: Perception: The student develops an awareness of the body's movement, using sensory information while dancing.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate refined kinesthetic and spatial awareness, using self-evaluation, insights, movement inflection, and interpretation.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to lead peers with understanding and respect.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to communicate nonverbally using dance movements.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to apply designs and images found in natural and constructed environments to dance.

TX.117.59 (9.2.) Dance, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student applies body sciences and fitness principles to dance.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to communicate using anatomical and dance terminology correctly.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to create an effective personal conditioning program.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate a knowledge of injury prevention rules and other health-related principles when exercising, practicing, and performing.

TX.117.59 (9.3.) Dance, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student develops knowledge and skills of dance elements and of choreographic processes and forms in a variety of dance styles.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate consistency in performing advanced technical dance skills in traditional concert dance styles.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to perform dance movements with a refined sense of rhythm and musicality and with clarity, expressiveness, and a wide range of spatial qualities.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to create original dances, using improvisation and other choreographic processes.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to create a solo and/or group dance using thematic development, variation, and resolution to successfully communicate an idea.

TX.117.59 (9.4.) Dance, Level IV: Historical/cultural heritage: The student demonstrates an understanding of cultural, historical, and artistic diversity.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to analyze choreography in dances from various cultures.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to research and create a project illustrating an understanding of significant dance events or historical figures in appropriate social, historical, and cultural contexts.

TX.117.59 (9.5.) Dance, Level IV: Response/evaluation: The student makes informed judgments about dance's form, meaning, and role in society.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to evaluate personal work and the work of others, using a valid rationale and demonstrating sensitivity toward others.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to analyze the role of dance and other fine arts in society.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to analyze technology's effects on the professions of dance and other fine arts.

TX.117.60 (9.1.) Music, Level I: Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to identify melodic and harmonic parts when listening to and/or performing music.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to define concepts of intervals, music notation, chord structure, rhythm/meter, and musical performances using standard terminology.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to compare and contrast elements of music through literature selected for performance and/or listening.

TX.117.60 (9.2.) Music, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate independently and in ensembles accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and basic performance techniques while performing moderately easy to moderately difficult literature.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to exhibit and explain appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques for formal and informal concerts.

TX.117.60 (9.3.) Music, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to sight-read ensemble parts.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to read and write music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation during solo and ensemble performances.

TX.117.60 (9.4.) Music, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to create a variety of musical phrases.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to arrange a variety of musical phrases.

TX.117.60 (9.5.) Music, Level I: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to listen to and classify music by style and/or by historical period.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to identify and describe the uses of music in society and culture.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify music-related vocations and avocations within the community.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to define the relationships between the content, the concepts, and the processes of the other fine arts, other subjects, and those of music.

TX.117.60 (9.6.) Music, Level I: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.

9.6. (A) The student is expected to design and apply criteria for making informed judgments regarding the quality and effectiveness of musical performances.

9.6. (B) The student is expected to evaluate musical performances by comparing them to exemplary models.

9.6. (C) The student is expected to practice informed concert behavior during live performances in a variety of settings.

TX.117.61 (9.1.) Music, Level II: Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to define melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture of music listened to or performed, using standard terminology.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to compare and contrast music forms of literature selected for performances and/or listening.

TX.117.61 (9.2.) Music, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to exhibit accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and basic performance techniques while performing moderately difficult literature, independently and in ensembles.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing genres and styles from diverse cultures.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to exhibit and describe appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques for formal and informal concerts.

TX.117.61 (9.3.) Music, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to sight-read ensemble parts.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to read and write music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation during solo and/or ensemble performances.

TX.117.61 (9.4.) Music, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to create simple musical pieces.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to arrange simple musical pieces.

TX.117.61 (9.5.) Music, Level II: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to classify aurally-presented music by genre, style, and historical period.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to define uses of music in society and culture.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify music-related vocations and avocations within the community.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to define the relationships between the content, the concepts, and the processes of the other fine arts, other subjects, and those of music.

TX.117.61 (9.6.) Music, Level II: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.

9.6. (A) The student is expected to design and apply criteria for making informed judgments regarding the quality and effectiveness of musical performances.

9.6. (B) The student is expected to evaluate musical performances by comparing them to exemplary models.

9.6. (C) The student is expected to exhibit concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings.

TX.117.62 (9.1.) Music, Level III: Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to perform appropriate literature expressively.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to define musical performances, intervals, music notation, chord structure, rhythm/meter, and harmonic texture, using standard terminology.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to identify music forms of performance and listening repertoire.

TX.117.62 (9.2.) Music, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to exhibit accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and advanced techniques, using literature ranging from moderately difficult to difficult, while performing independently and in ensemble.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate comprehension of musical styles by seeking appropriate literature for performance.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to exhibit, describe, and critique small- and large-ensemble performance techniques experienced and observed during formal and informal concerts.

TX.117.62 (9.3.) Music, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to sight-read major, minor, modal, and chromatic melodies.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to read and write music that incorporates complex rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation when performing.

TX.117.62 (9.4.) Music, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to improvise musical melodies.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to compose or arrange segments of vocal or instrumental pieces (manuscript or computer-generated).

TX.117.62 (9.5.) Music, Level III: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to classify by style and by historical period or culture representative examples of music, justifying the classifications.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to identify and describe the effects of society, culture, and technology on music.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify and describe music-related career options including musical performance and music teaching.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to define the relationships between the content, the concepts, and the processes of the other fine arts, other subjects, and those of music.

TX.117.62 (9.6.) Music, Level III: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.

9.6. (A) The student is expected to evaluate musical performances by comparing them to similar or exemplary models and offering constructive suggestions for improvement.

9.6. (B) The student is expected to exhibit informed concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings.

TX.117.63 (9.1.) Music, Level IV: Perception: The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate independence in interpreting music through the performance of appropriate literature.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to analyze musical performances, intervals, music notation, choral structure, rhythm/meter, and harmonic texture, using standard terminology.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to analyze music forms of performance and listening repertoire.

TX.117.63 (9.2.) Music, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to perform independently, demonstrating accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and advanced techniques, and using literature ranging from moderately difficult to difficult.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to demonstrate comprehension of musical styles by selecting appropriate literature for performances.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to exhibit, describe, and critique small- and large- ensemble performance techniques experienced and observed during formal and informal concerts.

TX.117.63 (9.3.) Music, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student reads and writes music notation.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to sight-read major, minor, modal, and chromatic melodies.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to read and write music that incorporates complex rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation when performing.

TX.117.63 (9.4.) Music, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to improvise musical melodies.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to compose or arrange vocal or instrumental pieces (manuscript or computer-generated).

TX.117.63 (9.5.) Music, Level IV: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to classify representative examples of music by style and by historical period or culture, justifying the classifications.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to describe the effects of music on society, culture, and technology.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to explain a variety of music and music-related career options.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to define the relationships between the content, the concepts, and the processes of the other fine arts and those of music.

TX.117.63 (9.6.) Music, Level IV: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performances.

9.6. (A) The student is expected to evaluate musical performances and compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models and offering constructive suggestions for improvement.

9.6. (B) The student is expected to exhibit concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings.

TX.117.64 (9.1.) Theatre, Level I: Perception: The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to improvise, using emotional and sensory recall.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to develop and practice theatre preparation and warm-up techniques.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to employ stage movement and pantomime consistently to express thoughts, feelings, and actions.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to develop and practice effective voice and diction to express thoughts and feelings.

9.1. (E) The student is expected to define and give examples of theatrical conventions (time, setting, fourth wall, visual elements).

9.1. (F) The student is expected to analyze and describe the interdependence of all theatrical elements.

TX.117.64 (9.2.) Theatre, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student interprets characters, using the voice and body expressively, and creates dramatizations.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate safe use of the voice and body.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to analyze a character from a script, describing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to portray believable characters when applying acting concepts, skills, and techniques.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to improvise, write, and refine monologues, scenes, and vignettes to convey meaning to the audience.

TX.117.64 (9.3.) Theatre, Level I: Creative expression/performance: The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to develop and practice stage-craft skills.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to safely apply technical knowledge and skills to create and/or operate functional scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and publicity.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to define the director's role as a unifying force, problem-solver, interpreter of script, and collaborator.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to define the director's responsibility to the author's intent, script, actors, designers, technicians, and the audience.

9.3. (E) The student is expected to perform the roles of actor, ensemble member, and director in production decision making and collaborates with others to produce theatre with a unified production for public performance.

9.3. (F) The student is expected to concentrate in one or more areas of theatre production (acting, technical theatre, theatre management), demonstrating responsibility, artistic discipline, and creative problem solving.

TX.117.64 (9.4.) Theatre, Level I: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to portray theatre as a reflection of life in particular times, places, and cultures.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to relate historical and cultural influences on theatre and analyze the roles of live theatre, film, television, and electronic media in American society.

TX.117.64 (9.5.) Theatre, Level I: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to analyze and apply appropriate behavior at various types of live performances.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to develop appropriate theatre vocabulary to apply the concepts of evaluation (intent, structure, effectiveness, value) to live theatre, film, television, and electronic media in written and oral form with precise and specific observations.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify and compare the treatment of moods in theatre, musical theatre, dance, art, and music and integrate more than one art form in informal performances.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to select career and vocational opportunities in theatre and describe the training, skills, self-discipline, and artistic discipline needed to pursue them.

TX.117.65 (9.1.) Theatre, Level II: Perception: The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to practice warm-up techniques.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to employ stage movement and pantomime consistently.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate effective voice and diction.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to analyze dramatic structure and genre.

9.1. (E) The student is expected to identify examples of theatrical conventions in theatre, film, television, and electronic media.

9.1. (F) The student is expected to relate the interdependence of all theatrical elements.

TX.117.65 (9.2.) Theatre, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student interprets characters, using the voice and body expressively, and creates dramatizations.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to demonstrate safe use of the voice and body.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to analyze characters from various genres and media, describing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to create and sustain believable characters.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to improvise and write dialogue that reveals character motivation in short vignettes.

TX.117.65 (9.3.) Theatre, Level II: Creative expression/performance: The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to construct and operate the technical elements of theatre safely and effectively.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to examine cultural, social, and political aspects of a script to depict appropriately technical elements.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to consider script selection, casting, and directing skills.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to define the director's responsibility to the author's intent, script, actors, designers, technicians, and the audience.

9.3. (E) The student is expected to compare the roles of actor, ensemble, and director in production decision making and produce theatre with a unified production concept and style for public performance.

9.3. (F) The student is expected to select one or more areas of theatre production, demonstrating responsibility, artistic discipline, and creative problem solving.

TX.117.65 (9.4.) Theatre, Level II: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to analyze historical and cultural influences on theatre.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to define the influence of American society on live theatre and film.

TX.117.65 (9.5.) Theatre, Level II: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to judge and apply appropriate audience behavior at various types of performances.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to evaluate emotional responses to and personal preferences for dramatic performances, using appropriate theatre vocabulary, and apply the concepts of evaluation (intent, structure, effectiveness, value) to live theatre, film, television, and electronic media in written and oral form with precise and specific observations.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to identify the treatment of theme, character, setting, and action in theatre, musical theatre, dance, art, and music and integrate more than one art form in informal presentations.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to select career and vocational opportunities in theatre and film and explore the training, skills, self-discipline, and artistic discipline needed to pursue them.

TX.117.66 (9.1.) Theatre, Level III: Perception: The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to practice theatre preparation and warm-up techniques effectively.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to employ stage movement and pantomime consistently.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to demonstrate effective voice and diction.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to analyze dramatic structure and genre.

9.1. (E) The student is expected to compare and contrast theatrical conventions of theatre to the conventions of film, television, and electronic media.

9.1. (F) The student is expected to analyze the interdependence of all theatrical elements.

TX.117.66 (9.2.) Theatre, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student interprets characters, using the voice and body expressively, and creates dramatizations.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to practice appropriate safety measures.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to analyze characters from various genres and styles, describing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to portray believable characters in improvised and scripted scenes of various styles.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to improvise and write dialogue that reveals character motivation, advances plot, provides exposition, and reveals theme.

TX.117.66 (9.3.) Theatre, Level III: Creative expression/performance: The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to construct and operate the technical elements of theatre safely and effectively.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to analyze and evaluate dramatic texts as a basis for technical discussions, considering themes, settings, times, literary styles, genres, and characters.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to cast and direct duet scenes.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to analyze the director's responsibility to the author's intent, script, actors, designers, technicians, and audience.

9.3. (E) The student is expected to analyze the roles of actor, ensemble, and director in production decision making and produce a unified theatrical production.

9.3. (F) The student is expected to select one or more areas of theatre production for study, demonstrating responsibility, artistic discipline, and creative problem solving.

TX.117.66 (9.4.) Theatre, Level III: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to evaluate historical and cultural influences on theatre.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to analyze the influence of television on American society.

9.4. (C) The student is expected to define selected theatrical styles and genres.

TX.117.66 (9.5.) Theatre, Level III: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to compare behavior at various types of performances and practice audience etiquette.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to apply the concepts of evaluation to performances and evaluate theatre, film, television, and electronic media with depth and complexity, using appropriate vocabulary.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to compare communication methods of theatre with that of art, music, and dance and integrate more than one art form in informal and formal performances.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to make judgments about selected career and vocational opportunities in theatre, film, and television and analyze the training, skills, self-discipline, and artistic discipline needed to pursue them.

TX.117.67 (9.1.) Theatre, Level IV: Perception: The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre.

9.1. (A) The student is expected to develop and practice theatre preparation and warm-up techniques.

9.1. (B) The student is expected to employ stage movement and pantomime consistently.

9.1. (C) The student is expected to develop effective use of voice and diction.

9.1. (D) The student is expected to compare the dramatic structure of theatre, film, television, and electronic media.

9.1. (E) The student is expected to evaluate theatrical conventions of various cultural and historical periods.

9.1. (F) The student is expected to evaluate the interdependence of all theatrical elements.

TX.117.67 (9.2.) Theatre, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student interprets characters, using the voice and body expressively, and creates dramatizations.

9.2. (A) The student is expected to evaluate and apply appropriate safety measures.

9.2. (B) The student is expected to evaluate character dimensions in scripts of various genres and styles.

9.2. (C) The student is expected to create and sustain believable characters.

9.2. (D) The student is expected to outline and create imaginative scripts and scenarios that include motivated character, unique dialogue, conflict, and resolution for theatre, film, or television.

TX.117.67 (9.3.) Theatre, Level IV: Creative expression/performance: The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills.

9.3. (A) The student is expected to design, construct, and operate appropriate technical elements of theatre, safely and effectively, collaboratively and individually.

9.3. (B) The student is expected to analyze and evaluate dramatic texts and direct brief scenes.

9.3. (C) The student is expected to evaluate the director's responsibility to the author's intent, script, actors, designers, technicians, and audience.

9.3. (D) The student is expected to analyze production plans that include research, rehearsal plans, technical designs, and blocking.

9.3. (E) The student is expected to cast and direct a long scene or a short play, producing a unified theatrical production.

9.3. (F) The student is expected to conduct concentrated studies in one or more areas of theatre production, demonstrating responsibility, artistic discipline, and creative problem solving.

TX.117.67 (9.4.) Theatre, Level IV: Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture.

9.4. (A) The student is expected to evaluate historical and cultural influences on theatre.

9.4. (B) The student is expected to evaluate the role of live theatre, film, television, and electronic media in American society.

9.4. (C) The student is expected to trace historical and cultural developments in theatrical styles and genres.

TX.117.67 (9.5.) Theatre, Level IV: Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.

9.5. (A) The student is expected to evaluate and practice appropriate audience behavior at various types of performances.

9.5. (B) The student is expected to apply evaluation concepts to performances and compare and contrast literary and dramatic criticism of theatre, film, television, or electronic media.

9.5. (C) The student is expected to compare the nature, components, elements, and communication methods of theatre, music, art, and dance and compare more than one art form in a specific culture or historical period.

9.5. (D) The student is expected to evaluate career and vocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media, justifying choice(s), and analyze the training, skills, self-discipline, and artistic discipline needed to pursue them.