Point System
The point system is based on the difficulty of the course. More difficult sources that require prerequisite classes are worth more points than those with little difficulty and no prerequisites. The courses below are all classes that count for points towards the 30 curricular points needed to graduate from the academy.
Courses Worth 1 FAA Point
Art & Design for Engineers
Basic 2D Art
Basic 3D Art
Basic Woodworking Technology
Concert Band/Concert Percussion
Treble Choir
Concert Orchestra
Dance I
Dance II
Electronics
English IV: For the Fine Arts
Fashion Basics: Dual Credit
Film & Literature
Guitar I
Music History
Theatre I
Theatre II
Courses Worth 2 FAA Points
2D Design I: Drawing & Painting
2D Design II: Mixed Media
3D Design & Sculpture I
Advanced Dance
Advanced Woodworking Technology
Bel Canto
Buddies Choir
Ceramics I
Digital & Graphic Arts I
Digital & Graphic Arts II
Digital Photography I
Geometry & Construction
Industrial Sewing - Dual Credit
Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphonic Band (winds or percussion)
Theatre Workshop (Year 1)
Courses Worth 3 FAA Points
3D Design II
Advanced Art
Advanced CAD
Ceramics II
Digital & Graphic Arts III
Digital & Graphic Arts IV
Digital Photography II
Digital Photography III
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Master Singers
Symphonic Orchestra
Theatre Workshop (Year 2 & 3)
Theatre Workshop: Directing (Year 1)
Wind Ensemble (winds or percussion)
Courses Worth 4 FAA Points
AP Art Studio
AP Music Theory
Theatre Workshop: Directing (Year 2)