Section F · Visual & Performing Arts

Pre-AP Arts - Music

UC A-G approved Pre-AP Arts - Music course delivered fully online through immersive VR and AI-enhanced instruction.

1 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person Music Grades 9, 10 10 credits

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

Semester 1, Unit 1Weeks 1–5

Foundations

Core vocabulary and concepts
Foundational skills
Context-setting activities

Semester 1, Unit 2Weeks 6–12

Core Skills

Skill-building exercises
Primary assessments
Collaborative projects

Semester 2, Unit 1Weeks 13–18

Advanced Concepts

Deeper conceptual application
Research and analysis
Peer-review activities

Semester 2, Unit 2Weeks 19–24

Synthesis & Mastery

Cross-unit integration
Final capstone project
Portfolio submission

Lectures & Reviews

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