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ARTS EDUCATION - THEATRE ARTS Grades Standard Comments and Recommendations K-12 Square Footage '~ 1,800-2,000 The K-6 theatre arts room should be a large open space which is carpeted and acoustically treated.A small raised space with simple, individually controlled directional Ceiling Height Standard lighting is required for the presentation and viewing of K-12 10"-0" special projects. Design features such as built-in furni- ture should be avoided in order to provide maximum flex- ibility. The middle and junior high theatre arts room Lighting Recommendations should be similar to the elementary classroom.If no other 30 footcandles for stage setup illumination(fluorescent); performing facility is available in the school, then this 15 footcandles maximum for seating area. Special in- candescent illuminated mirrors may be used for makeup space may be designed as a small teaching theatre where in dressing rooms. both instruction and performance can take place. In ei- ther case, there should be a small, raised performance area with simple,individually controlled directional light- ing. In smaller elementary schools, spaces to accommodate theatre arts plus other programs may be combined into a multipurpose area, as outlined in the matrix "Recom- mended Minimum Facilities for Arts and Physical Edu- cation"found in the Appendix. Multipurpose spaces for middle and junior high schools should be evaluated on an individual basis. The high school theatre arts room should be a large open space for activity-based instruction. It should have a small, raised space with individually controlled direc- tional lighting. The raised space is not essential where an adequately equipped performing facility is nearby and accessible during theatre arts instructional time.If a small teaching and performing facility is available for all the- atre arts instruction,then a separate theatre arts room may not be necessary. Comments and Recommendations An additional feature of either situation is that flat-sur- face work tables be available in order to carry out design and construction projects.In small high schools,theatre arts and dance may be combined. provided the design and additional support space required demonstrate func- tional adequacy.Support spaces include makeup, scen- ery construction,and scenery and general storage.Large auditoriums are not recommended for school purposes. The gymnasium or multipurpose indoor playroom can • be used for large assemblies. 12 k f