Division of Arts Education

Secondary Art Prog. of Studies

Maryland Diploma Requirement

One credit in Fine Arts, (selected courses in Art, Dance, Drama/Theatre, and Music) must be earned to satisfy the diploma requirement in the State of Maryland.

Student Service Learning

Student Service Learning hours are earned through the completion of a specific project or service that aids a non-profit agency or community organization. All high school Art students are provided opportunities to earn Student Service Learning hours within the context of the classroom. Projects may be planned by the teacher, or proposed by the student and monitored by the teacher. These projects incorporate the skills developed in the academic setting, and are assigned an appropriate number of service learning hours by the art teacher.

1. The preparation for a service learning activity occurs during academic instruction.
2. Student Service Learning hours are earned while the student is engaged in creating the product and ultimately, by providing the service.
3. The student completes a written reflection describing the importance of their contribution in terms of the service or product they provided.
4. The teacher verifies the number of hours earned, and the student files the completed form with the school's Service Learning Coordinator.

Taking Courses Not Available at the Home School

Students wishing to attend a neighboring school for a course not available at their home school must apply through the home school counseling office. Courses are open to such students on a space-available basis. Students/parents must provide transportation.

MCPS High School Art Courses

1/2 Credit Per Semester

• Foundations of Art A, B
• Art and Culture A, B
• Studio Art 1A, 1B
• Studio Art 2A, 2B
• Studio Art 3A, 3B
• Studio Art Advanced Placement A,B
• Studio Art Advanced Placement A,B (double period) 1 credit
• Advanced Studio A,B
• Commercial Art A, B
• Digital Art A,B
• Ceramics/Sculpture 1A, 1B
• Ceramics/Sculpture 2A, 2B
• Ceramics/Sculpture 3A, 3B
• Art History A, B
• Art History Advanced Placement A,B
• Drawing and Design A,B
• Painting A, B
• Printmaking A, B
• Photography 1A, 1B
• Photography 2A, 2B
• Visual Art Center A triple period 1 1/2 credits
• Visual Art Center B triple period 1 1/2 credits
• Visual Art Center A double period 1 credit
• Visual Art Center B double period 1 credit
• Creative Crafts A, B (elective credit only)