Section F · Visual & Performing Arts

Pre-AP Arts - Visual Arts

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

1 Year Online · Remote / Hybrid / In-Person Visual Arts 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

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

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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