Curriculum Requirements
In addition to completing the coursework necessary to graduate
under Austin Independent School District requirements, the Fine
Arts Academy major must complete the coursework listed below for
the academic strand in which they are majoring:
Minimum requirements for VISUAL & DIGITAL/MEDIA ARTS:
Five Studio* Credits, of which two must be honors credits
AP Art History at McCallum
Participation in V.A.S.E. (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) each year |
Minimum requirements for THEATRE ARTS majors:
Four years of acting classes (Theatre Arts I, II, III, IV)
One year of Technical Theatre class
Participation in two productions per year (either cast or crew)
(Exception: Freshman Yr: only 1 production is required)
Minimum requirements for TECHNICAL THEATRE majors:
Four years of Technical Theatre classes (Theatre Tech I, II, III, IV)
One year of Art I
Participation in two productions per year (either cast or crew)
(Exception: Freshman Yr: only 1 production is required) |
Minimum requirements for DANCE majors:
Four consecutive years of McCallum FAA Dance Classes
Anatomy & Physiology
Participation in 2 required dance performances per year |
Minimum requirements for MUSIC majors:
Music majors are required to participate in all performances
BAND:
1 year of Music Theory
1 year of Piano
4 years in large ensemble
UIL Solo and Ensemble each year
CHOIR:
1 year of Music Theory
1 year of Piano
4 years of choral ensemble
TMEA Region Choir auditions each yr
UIL Solo and Ensemble each year
ORCHESTRA:
1 year of Music Theory
1 year of Piano
4 years in orchestra ensemble
UIL or AISD Solo and Ensemble each year
CLASSICAL GUITAR STUDIES:
1 year of Music Theory
1 year of Piano
4 years of guitar class
UIL Solo and Ensemble each year |
