I Am San Diego Project: Bus Shelter Locations

Showcasing digital doodles by SDUSD students on 30 MTS TRANSIT SHELTERS throughout the city of San Diego, installation August 12, 2024. Students respond to "What makes San Diego your home?" or "How do you connect with San Diego?" This project transforms everyday public spaces into vibrant galleries while highlighting the diverse perspectives of San Diego youth, providing visibility, presence, a sense of community and pride.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Chavez Elementary, Crawford High School, Encanto Elementary, Hancock Elementary, Hardy Elementary, Marston Middle School, McKinley Elementary, Millennial Tech Middle School, Muirlands Middle School, Pendleton Elementary, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), Zamorano Elementary

COLLABORATORS: Meera Ramanathan, Don Masse, Jason Berman, Patricia Cox, Joelle Schwartz, Michael Quintana, Carmi Strom, Natalie Basco-Holihan, Arthur Germain Stewart III, Terisa James, Daniel Gonzalez-Zarzuela, Rachel York, Alison Williams, Karina Solis, Kathi Arinduque

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Mira Mesa Arts Cluster
Mission Bay HS & Arts Cluster: Henkes, Parrish
Morse Arts Cluster
Point Loma Arts Cluster
San Diego Arts Cluster
Scripps Ranch Arts Cluster
University City Arts Cluster
SDSCPA: Masse
CPMA
Garfield HS, Twain HS
ALBA, iHigh
Zamorano

MISSION STATEMENT

San Diego Unified School District will promote artistic literacy, innovation, creativity, and excellence in the arts by providing a high quality, sequential, TK-12 arts experience for all students. By implementing district policies that support and sustain the arts as a core subject, the Visual and Performing Arts Department (VAPA) will support the highest quality arts education in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, providing services in curriculum and instruction, professional development and community collaboration.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

All students have equitable access to arts education
We find strength in diversity

VISUAL ART PATHWAYS (5TH-12TH)

Visual art instruction, including the study and practice of traditional media (drawing, painting, and sculpting) is offered in middle/junior and senior high schools throughout the district. Elementary classroom teachers may provide instruction in visual art or use visual art activities as support for instruction in other subject areas. The visual art curriculum is designed to ensure students meet the California State Content Standards in visual art through studio and art history courses.

I Am San Diego Project: Bus Shelter Locations

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Teacher Sites

MISSION STATEMENT

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISUAL ART PATHWAYS (5TH-12TH)