Fine Arts Distinction & Colleges

Begin your journey to graduate with a Fine Arts Distinction from your first day at FHS.

The following requirements need to be met to graduate with a Fine Arts Distinction.

Four credits of Visual (Fine) Art
Submitting an IB Visual Arts SL or HL portfolio in the spring of their graduating year.

Or

Non-IB Students submit a portfolio of their most outstanding original artworks showing significant artistic growth, mastery of technique, and a 1000 word Artists statement.
A public exhibition of their work in the spring of their graduating year, and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Seniores can receive recognition beyond the diploma by completing requirements in additional categories. Students may earn multiple distinctions. Students must obtain an application from their guidance counselor and return the application by early May to be eligible. Fine Arts Distinction acknowledges graduating seniors who complete a plan emphasizing a fine arts focus in one of the three Fine Art area: Music, Theater, or Visual Art. To be eligible for this distinction, the student must complete all the requirements in one area. Students earning this distinction are eligible to wear a lavender color distinction cord at graduation.

Application for Fine Arts Distinction: Link

The following Institutions are recommended for furthering your art education. Please get in touch with Ms. Bay in the FHS Career Center for more information on pursuing a future in the Visual Arts.

Fine Arts Distinction & Colleges

The following requirements need to be met to graduate with a Fine Arts Distinction.

Four credits of Visual (Fine) Art

Submitting an IB Visual Arts SL or HL portfolio in the spring of their graduating year.

Or

Non-IB Students submit a portfolio of their most outstanding original artworks showing significant artistic growth, mastery of technique, and a 1000 word Artists statement.

A public exhibition of their work in the spring of their graduating year, and a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.