Standard 4: Fulfills duties required in the production team
Beginning
Approaching
Meeting
Exceeding
Showing a
knowledge of
blocking
The Thespian demonstrated
difficulty with their
blocking, occasionally
blocking the action or
moving in a way that was
inappropriate for the
moment and character. The
Thespian often was in the
wrong position or did not
seem to know where to be
on stage. Levels and depth
were not present.
The Thespian was very
conscious of their position
on the stage and moved to
create a clear view of the
action for the audience.
Some of the movements or
blocking was off in timing
or not appropriate for the
moment/emotional
journey of the character.
Minor mistakes in
positioning and audience
awareness.
The Thespian was very
conscious of their position
on the stage and
incorporated levels and
depth to help create a
clear sight line for the
audience. They had stage
and audience awareness.
Movements and blocking
were appropriate to the
storytelling and emotional
journey of the character.
Showing a
knowledge of set
design
The Thespian demonstrated
a very basic understanding
of the role of a set, set
design, and Set Designer in
telling a story. The
Thespian struggled to
identify both the elements
and process involved in
creating an effective set and
set design. Presentation of
learning missed key
elements.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
understanding of the role
of a set, set design, and
Set Designer in telling a
story. The Thespian can
identify both the elements
and process involved in
creating an effective set
and set design.
Showing a
knowledge of
costumes, props
and/or makeup
The Thespian demonstrated
a very basic or incomplete
understanding of the role of
props, costumes, makeup,
and the people who design
them in telling a story. The
The Thespian
demonstrated an
understanding of the role
of a set, set design, and
Set Designer in telling a
story. The Thespian can
identify some of the
elements and process
involved in creating an
effective set and design.
Some mistakes or
missteps were made in
their presentation of
learning or design
schematic.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
understanding of the role
of props, costumes,
makeup, and the people
who design them in telling
The Thespian showed
great skill in moving
around on the stage to
avoid blocking issues
and enhance the
storytelling through
their physical presence
and positioning. They
used a wide variety of
levels and depth, and
created vinettes or
Friezes with others
while they stood on
stage.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
advanced understanding
of the role of the set as
an additional character
in the story. They
created and described
examples that were
original and thought
provoking.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
understanding of the role
of props, costumes,
makeup, and the people
who design them in
The Thespian
demonstrated an
advanced understanding
of theatrical elements
as well as the skills
needed by the artists
Learning focuses on…
Thespian can identify few
elements and processes
involved in creating
theatrical elements as well
as the skills that the artists
involved need to create
them. Significant errors
present.
Showing a
knowledge of
sound, lighting, and
projections
The Thespian struggled to
identify or describe the role
of lighting, sound, and the
skills needed to create such
designs in telling a story on
stage. The demonstration
of learning had several
clear mistakes or missteps;
elements or important steps
in the process were not
present.
Applying some
world theatre
techniques to a
performance
The Thespian struggled to
show successful integration
of their world theatre
technique into their
performance. The learning
was unclear as the
technique was either
absent, misused, or applied
with no consistency.
a story. The Thespian can
identify some of the
elements/processes used
in creating theatrical
elements. Some mistakes
evident in the
presentation of learning.
Props/costume pieces may
be missing.
The Thespian
demonstrated a basic
understanding of the role
of lighting, sound, and the
jobs of the people who
design them in telling a
story. Some of the
elements or steps were
missing in the creation of
a lighting and sound
design. The
Demonstration of learning
was shared with some
clear but minor mistakes.
The Thespian showed a
basic understanding of the
world theatre technique,
integrating it into their
performance with mixed
success or irregular
consistency. At times the
technique was used
improperly for the story
or stage situation.
telling a story. The
Thespian can identify the
elements and processes
involved in creating
theatrical elements as
well as the skills that the
artists involved need to
create them.
who design them.
Original examples were
created or described
that were both thought
provoking and well
connected to their
intended story.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
understanding of the role
of lighting, sound, and the
people who design them
in telling a story. The
Thespian identified the
elements and processes
involved in creating a
complete lighting and
sound design, and
demonstrated their
learning with confidence.
The Thespian
demonstrated an
advanced understanding
of the role of lighting,
sound, and the people
who design them in
telling a story. The
Thespian created,
described and shared
lighting and sound
designs that were
original and evocative.
The Thespian showed a
very good awareness of
the world theatre
technique and integrated
it throughout their
performance. The
Thespian could clearly
explain and justify their
artistic choices regarding
the use of the technique.
Significant learning
demonstrated.