Pre-AP Arts - Music
UC A-G approved Pre-AP Arts - Music course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.
Section FUC A‑G Requirement
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.
What You'll Learn
Read, write, and analyze musical notation in treble and bass clef
Understand music theory: scales, chords, rhythm, and harmonic progression
Compose original short works and arrange existing pieces
Listen critically and analyze works from Western and non-Western traditions
Develop performance skills and rehearsal discipline
Connect music theory to digital audio production and modern composition tools
Course Structure
Foundations
- Core vocabulary and concepts
- Foundational skills
- Context-setting activities
Core Skills
- Skill-building exercises
- Primary assessments
- Collaborative projects
Advanced Concepts
- Deeper conceptual application
- Research and analysis
- Peer-review activities
Synthesis & Mastery
- Cross-unit integration
- Final capstone project
- Portfolio submission
Prerequisites & Requirements
Open to qualifying students in grades 9, 10; no prerequisites required
All students complete a placement conversation with our admissions team before enrollment is confirmed. Questions? Contact admissions.