ARTS AND HUMANITIES PATHWAY DIPLOMA

Graduation Requirements for a Diploma with an Emphasis in Arts or Humanities
Visual Arts-- 29.66 Credits

English

4.66 Credits

Communication (1.0)
American Literature (1.0)

2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of composition, .33 of literature, and .33 of speech. (Course descriptions indicate if a course fulfills the composition, literature or speech requirement.)

Mathematics

3.0 Credits (Classes of 2010-2012)
4.0 Credits (Class of 2013)

Students and their advisors will schedule the mathematics courses that are level appropriate. Students applying to four-year colleges should refer to college entry requirements on page i.
Science

3.0 Credits

Conceptual Physics (formerly Introduction to Physical Science) (.33) Required for classes of 2011-2013

From Magic to Science (.33) Required for classes of 2011-2012
Biology Concepts (.33) Required for the class of 2013

Earth Systems (.33) Required for classes of 2011-2013

Students and their advisors will schedule science courses that are level appropriate and courses that are appropriate for the pathway.  Students going to a four-year college should enroll in Chemistry or Physics.
Social Studies
3.66 Credits

American Government (.33)
Global Geography (.66)
American History or AP American History (1.0)
World History or AP European History or Humanities (1.0)

Select 2 Trimester courses from the following:

History of Rock & Roll (.33)
Psychology (.33)
Study of Cultures(.33)
Applied/Technical Arts
1.0 Credit

Computer Applications (.33)
Economics (.33)
Database Applications(.33)

World Language

2.0 Credits of the same World Language

Students may take a foreign language of their choice. Students who plan to attend a four-year college should plan to take three years of the same language.
Wellness

.66 Credits (Classes of 2010-2012)
1.0 Credit (Class of 2013)

First Aid and CPR (.33)
Introduction to Wellness (.33)

.33 additional credit in a P.E. class (Class of 2013) (The course catalog indicates if a class fulfills this requirement)
Visual Arts

4.33 Credits

Ceramics and Sculpture I (.33)
Ceramics and Sculpture II (.33)
Ceramics and Sculpture Studio / AP (1.0)
Drawing and Painting I (.33)
Drawing and Painting II (.33)
Drawing and Painting Studio / AP (1.0)
Introduction of Art (.33)

Additional .66 in Visual Arts coursework as decided by the parent, advisor, and student.

*Yearbook may be substituted for Advanced Drawing and Painting.

A senior art exhibit is a requirement in this pathway.

A senior art portfolio is a requirement in this pathway.

Advising                                             2.4 Credits

Visual Art Careers: Shadowing and Career Exploration 1 Credit -- 150 Hours

A student must complete 150 hours of career exploration. This experience may come in the forms of shadowing, volunteer work, and internship experience. The time must be journalized and negotiated with the students' advisor.

Shadowing

Students must complete three (3) shadowing experiences. They should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Each shadowing experience should be a minimum of one-half of a day. One experience must be from the field of art.

Volunteer Work

A student may earn hours by doing volunteer work within the pathway. This may include things such as designing and painting murals, theater set design, community art exhibits. (A student may choose not to do volunteer work in the pathway field. If that be the case, the student would earn .66 credits for Career Exploration – 100 hours. The student would need to complete the Community Service requirement.)

Internship

A student must have a minimum of 50 hours as an intern in the Arts field. Interns must follow the guidelines in the Internship Guidebook.

Community Service .33 Credit – 50 Hours

This requirement can be waived if it is incorporated into the Pathway Career Exploration.
Students enrolled in the Visual Arts Pathway will earn a minimum of 29.66 credits to graduate with an emphasis in the Visual Arts. Students must successfully complete all University High School required coursework.

Career possibilities in Visual Arts

Pathways in the performing arts (stagecraft/drama and music) and the humanities are being developed

Updated 10/01/2008

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