The Fine Arts Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete a Georgia Fine Arts Pathway and engage in additional fine arts or creative industry focus courses; fine arts-related extracurricular activities and community service, and the presentation of a Fine Arts Capstone Project.
The Georgia Department of Education awards this seal to graduates as, "a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a students is prepared to participate in the creative economy."
1. Three credits in a single fine arts pathway to denote mastery in one art form
​2. A fourth credit in either the same fine arts pathway,
OR
A fourth credit with the same fine arts emphasis from the list of approved Creative Industry Skill-Focused Courses:
CTAE courses
Journalism
Directed Study
Work-based Learning
Honors Mentorship
3. Involvement in two or more fine arts related extracurricular activities from the approved list
4. At least 20 hours of arts-related community service from the approved list
5. Presentation of the Fine Arts Capstone Project, meeting the rubric requirements