South Carolina K–6 theatre standards

South Carolina writes its own theatre standards. They are published as South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency, adopted 2017 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Proficiency-tier standards (Novice+Intermediate kept, Advanced dropped); gradeLevel K-6 is our editorial band, SC publishes no grade mapping for the arts. Manual split+filter by scripts/extract-sc-arts.mjs; re-run the extractor after any re-fetch (the CSP VPA family is excluded via subjectMap). Crosswalk to NCAS is structural by (discipline, SC anchor#).

Framework: South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency
Adopted: 2017
Source last checked: August 2, 2026

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122 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

T.C.IH.8.1K–6
I can apply concepts from other arts disciplines and content areas to work in theatre.
T.C.IH.8.2K–6
I can research topics about careers in theatre that interest me.
T.C.IH.9.1K–6
I can utilize credible sources to extract information about a theatre topic.
T.C.IH.9.2K–6
I can express my own opinions about a theatrical topic while citing information from multiple credible sources.
T.C.IL.8.1K–6
I can apply theatre concepts to other arts disciplines and content areas.
T.C.IL.8.2K–6
I can identify specific skills required for various careers in theatre.
T.C.IL.9.1K–6
I can collect available print and non-print resources for a topic.
T.C.IL.9.2K–6
I can examine resources for information about a particular theatre topic.
T.C.IL.9.3K–6
I can use resources to answer my questions about a theatre topic.
T.C.IM.8.1K–6
I can examine the relationship between theatre and specific content from another arts discipline and content area.
T.C.IM.8.2K–6
I can demonstrate and describe the skills needed for careers in theatre.
T.C.IM.8.3K–6
I can design effective marketing and informational materials for a dramatic production.
T.C.IM.9.1K–6
I can examine available resources to find those with the most pertinent information.
T.C.IM.9.2K–6
I can identify what makes a source credible.
T.C.IM.9.3K–6
I can examine sources of collected research information for their credibility.
T.C.NH.8.1K–6
I can demonstrate and describe the relationship between theatre and a concept from another subject.
T.C.NH.8.2K–6
I can identify specific careers in theatre.
T.C.NH.8.3K–6
I can describe how professional theatre artists work together.
T.C.NH.9.1K–6
I can examine how the research of a theatre topic improves my knowledge.
T.C.NH.9.2K–6
I can research and analyze information from electronic and/or non-electronic sources for use in theatre activities.
T.C.NL.8.1K–6
I can identify non-arts concepts in a theatrical work.
T.C.NL.8.2K–6
I can identify topics in theatre that interest me.
T.C.NL.9.1K–6
I can identify familiar historical elements in a theatrical work.
T.C.NL.9.2K–6
I can identify familiar cultural elements in a theatrical work.
T.C.NM.8.1K–6
I can demonstrate a relationship between theatre and another subject.
T.C.NM.8.2K–6
I can identify and demonstrate the skills in theatre that interest me.
T.C.NM.9.1K–6
I can collect sources to justify my theatre choices.
T.C.NM.9.2K–6
I can ask and answer questions to clarify my understanding of a particular theatre topic.
T.CR.IH.1.1K–6
I can write a short scene or monologue using proper script format.
T.CR.IH.1.2K–6
I can revise the script structure of a short scene or monologue.
T.CR.IH.1.3K–6
I can collaborate with actors to bring my short scene or monologue to life.
T.CR.IH.2.1K–6
I can create a design from a technical element inspired by a professional designer.
T.CR.IH.2.2K–6
I can connect dramatic texts to reference materials in order to justify my designs.
T.CR.IL.1.1K–6
I can classify additional elements of dramatic structure (i.e. exposition, inciting incident, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, resolution, and denouement).
T.CR.IL.1.2K–6
I can describe how conflict is the essence of drama.
T.CR.IL.1.3K–6
I can demonstrate my knowledge of proper script format.
T.CR.IL.2.1K–6
I can determine the technical elements necessary for a theatrical work.
T.CR.IL.2.2K–6
I can examine the work of professional technical theatre artists.
T.CR.IM.1.1K–6
I can outline specific elements in my dramatic text.
T.CR.IM.1.2K–6
I can draft specific elements in a dramatic text.
T.CR.IM.1.3K–6
I can revise specific elements in a dramatic text.
T.CR.IM.2.1K–6
I can identify design challenges in production for a dramatic text.
T.CR.IM.2.2K–6
I can explain and present solutions to design challenges in a theatrical work.
T.CR.NH.1.1K–6
I can collaborate with peers to create dialogues in a scene.
T.CR.NH.1.2K–6
I can collaborate with peers to improvise multiple dialogue choices.
T.CR.NH.2.1K–6
I can demonstrate how to responsibly use basic technical elements.
T.CR.NH.2.2K–6
I can use basic technical elements safely in a small project.
T.CR.NL.1.1K–6
I can identify basic plot elements from a prompt.
T.CR.NL.1.2K–6
I can identify basic character qualities from a prompt.
T.CR.NL.1.3K–6
I can identify details about the setting of a simple play or script.
T.CR.NL.2.1K–6
I can identify technical elements such as scenery, costumes, makeup, props, lighting and sound in a prompt.
T.CR.NL.2.2K–6
I can explain the relationship between technical elements.
T.CR.NM.1.1K–6
I can make choices about how to tell a story non-verbally.
T.CR.NM.1.2K–6
I can change elements of the story through movement.
T.CR.NM.2.1K–6
I can explain the function of technical elements such as scenery, costumes, makeup, props, lighting, and sound.
T.CR.NM.2.2K–6
I can recognize the function of a designer in the theatre.
T.P.IH.3.1K–6
I can analyze a script to determine given circumstances.
T.P.IH.3.2K–6
I can define my character's motivation, objective, obstacles and tactics.
T.P.IH.3.3K–6
I can connect character motivation, objective, obstacles and tactics to a perform-ance.
T.P.IH.4.1K–6
I can apply a director's vision to a simple scene.
T.P.IH.4.2K–6
I can make and explain directing choices in small groups
T.P.IL.3.1K–6
I can portray a character within the context of a story using my body (i.e. pantomime) and voice (i.e. projection, tone, diction, rate, pitch).
T.P.IL.3.2K–6
I can examine the work of a professional actor or theatre theorist to learn their technique.
T.P.IL.4.1K–6
I can identify stage geography.
T.P.IL.4.2K–6
I can identify between parts of a stage.
T.P.IL.4.3K–6
I can distinguish between different types of performance spaces used by directors.
T.P.IM.3.1K–6
I can identify various acting techniques (i.e. sensory recall) used to make bold choices.
T.P.IM.3.2K–6
I can research and observe people to create characters.
T.P.IM.3.3K–6
I can apply different acting techniques in improvised and scripted scenes.
T.P.IM.4.1K–6
I can explore levels in the stage picture.
T.P.IM.4.2K–6
I can explore movement patterns to block a simple scene.
T.P.NH.3.1K–6
I can experiment with a number of character choices in relation to other characters and conditions.
T.P.NH.3.2K–6
I can adjust my acting choices based on feedback and side-coaching.
T.P.NH.4.1K–6
I can describe the function of the director in the theatre.
T.P.NH.4.2K–6
I can explore the basic history of directing.
T.P.NL.3.1K–6
I can identify that the tools of the actor are the body, mind, voice, and collaboration.
T.P.NL.3.2K–6
I can recognize that pretend play is dramatic acting.
T.P.NL.3.3K–6
I can participate collaboratively in guided drama experiences.
T.P.NL.3.4K–6
I can demonstrate cooperation and support as a member of an ensemble.
T.P.NL.4.1K–6
I can show the difference between performance and audience spaces.
T.P.NL.4.2K–6
I can define the purpose of different performance and audience spaces.
T.P.NM.3.1K–6
I can make choices about using my, body and/or voice to imitate a variety of characters, conditions and emotions.
T.P.NM.3.2K–6
I can demonstrate ways that characters change in a guided dramatic experience.
T.P.NM.4.1K–6
I can respond appropriately to directions and side coaching given to the group as well as myself.
T.P.NM.4.2K–6
I can demonstrate simple blocking techniques.
T.R.IH.5.1K–6
I can communicate my own aesthetic and artistic preferences.
T.R.IH.5.2K–6
I can express my opinion about a live or recorded performance, based on my own aesthetic and artistic preferences.
T.R.IH.6.1K–6
I can describe choices that did and did not contribute to the rehearsal process.
T.R.IH.6.2K–6
I can plan the next step in my rehearsal process.
T.R.IH.7.1K–6
I can create a simple scene/project using another historical period as an inspiration.
T.R.IH.7.2K–6
I can make cultural and personal connections between myself and my classmates.
T.R.IL.5.1K–6
I can identify what I like or dislike in a live or recorded performance.
T.R.IL.5.2K–6
I can share my own likes and dislikes of artistic choices within a theatrical work with others.
T.R.IL.6.1K–6
I can use rehearsal time effectively.
T.R.IL.6.2K–6
I can prepare for rehearsal.
T.R.IL.6.3K–6
I can use theatre equipment safely.
T.R.IL.7.1K–6
I can create simple scenes/projects using my knowledge of a specific culture or historical time period.
T.R.IL.7.2K–6
I can examine the role of theatre within my own culture and time period.
T.R.IM.5.1K–6
I can evaluate artistic choices and their effect on the audience in a live or recorded performance.
T.R.IM.5.2K–6
I can evaluate and justify artistic choices.
T.R.IM.6.1K–6
I can describe how my performance choices contributed to the production process.
T.R.IM.6.2K–6
I can describe how choices in stagecraft contributed to the production process.
T.R.IM.7.1K–6
I can read a visual or aural text from another culture to create a simple scene or project.
T.R.IM.7.2K–6
I can participate in theatre games to explore characters from other cultures and historical periods.
T.R.NH.5.1K–6
I can recognize that a performance is made of many different artistic choices.
T.R.NH.5.2K–6
I can justify why an artistic choice was made in a theatrical performance.
T.R.NH.6.1K–6
I can describe the responsibilities of the theatre artist through his artistic choices within the context of a live or recorded production.
T.R.NH.6.2K–6
I can evaluate why theatre artist professionalism is necessary.
T.R.NH.7.1K–6
I can alter a story based on a specific time period.
T.R.NH.7.2K–6
I can alter a story based on an historical time period.
T.R.NL.5.1K–6
I can model appropriate audience behaviors for the specific performance type.
T.R.NL.5.2K–6
I can explain why audience etiquette is necessary.
T.R.NL.6.1K–6
I can recognize that the performer/theatre artist has a separate job from the audience.
T.R.NL.6.2K–6
I can recognize that the performer has a responsibility to the audience.
T.R.NL.7.1K–6
I can recognize that all cultures explore theatrical elements.
T.R.NL.7.2K–6
I can participate in theatre games to explore characters from other cultures and historical periods.
T.R.NM.5.1K–6
I can recognize that a performance is made of many different production elements.
T.R.NM.5.2K–6
I can recognize that a performance is made of many different theatre conventions.
T.R.NM.6.1K–6
I can justify why the performer/theatre artist has a separate job from the audience.
T.R.NM.6.2K–6
I can recognize how the relationship between the theatre artist and the audience can affect one another.
T.R.NM.7.1K–6
I can recognize how a specific culture explores theatrical elements.
T.R.NM.7.2K–6
I can make cultural and personal connections between myself and my classmates.

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