UC A-G approved AI-Inspired Tactile Art course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
Visual & Performing Arts — 1 year required
One yearlong course (or two semester courses) in dance, drama/theater, music, visual arts, or interdisciplinary arts. Courses must be UC-approved and meet state visual/performing arts content standards.
Why This Matters for College Admission
Arts courses develop creativity and design thinking — skills increasingly valued in tech and business. Many selective UCs view a second or third arts year as a positive differentiator.
Develop a sustained investigation portfolio demonstrating artistic growth
Master compositional principles: form, color, texture, space, and perspective
Create works in multiple media including drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital tools
Analyze art history and connect contemporary work to historical movements
Critique peers' work using formal analysis vocabulary
Prepare a portfolio for AP Art & Design or college-level art programs
Foundations
Core Skills
Advanced Concepts
Synthesis & Mastery
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All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.