Visual and Performing Arts

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 promotes Arts education for every student. Arts (visual and/or performing) are required as part of a well-rounded K-12 education. The liberal arts are an essential component of a high quality educational experience.

FCCPS Suggested Arts Course Sequence

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Art

Art I
Ceramics I

Art I, II
Ceramics I, II
Photography I

Art I, II, III
Ceramics I, II
Photography I, II
IB Art SL I or HL I

Art I, II, III, IV
Ceramics I, II
Photography I, II
IB Art SL II or HL II

Music

Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir

Guitar and the Modern Band I

Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir

Guitar and the Modern Band I, II

Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir

Guitar and the Modern Band I, II, III

IB Music SL I or HL I

Wind Ensemble
Symphonic Band
Chamber Singers
Concert Choir

Guitar and the Modern Band I, II, III, IV

IB Music SL II or HL II

Theatre

Film Studies I
Theatre I
Technical Theatre I

Film Studies I, II
Theatre I, II
Technical Theatre I, II

Film Studies I, II
Theatre I, II, III
Technical Theatre I, II

IB Theatre SL I or HL I

Film Studies I, II
Theatre I, II, III, IV
Technical Theatre I, II

IB Theatre SL II or HL II

Visual Arts

Film

Music

Photography

Theatre

Career Opportunities in the Arts

Art

Music

Theatre

Graphic Arts/Design

Music Education

Theatre Education

Arts Education

Music Performance

Theatre Performance

Fine Arts - Painting Sculpture, Printmaking

Music Composition

Theatre Production

Fashion

Music Therapy

Arts Management

Jewelry

Music Business

Photography

Music Law