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Art students getting inspiration at the zoo!
Transformation through ART!

The Hat project in the Fashion and Costume Design Program
was based on an exhibit of hats made from paper bags at the Mingei museum by artist Moses. Students gained inspiration from his work and also from historical hats. They created sketches with the idea of designing something whimsical, fun and unique.
See for yourself!

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VAPA Art Show Winners and Finalists! 2022-2023

Tonight at 6pm you will be able to view our district ART show!  Winners will be announced!

District Art Show Gala
Friday April 9   6pm live stream!
The recording will be available after Friday's live stream

Across all Arts
CTE Exploratory Career Technical Education This course will introduce students to various career paths so they can make a more informed decision in the future. Arts, drama, music, dance, business and health.
CTE Arts Management – (recommendation) Students will learn all aspects of how to manage the “house” for a performance.  Internships, job shadows, portfolios and juries will also be included.
Visual Art
Art Beginning – Introductory course in drawing, design, color theory and painting.  The emphasis is on basic skills and understanding of art fundamentals and the creative process
Art Advanced – Continuing the principles learned in beginning art through more challenging assignments
Computer Art – Using the computer to create art.  Basic art principles are taught and transferred to the computer. (Also a CTE section)
Design Studio 1/2 - Students will produce a portfolio of artwork that shows a strong foundation of artistic knowledge as well as a command of artistic skills and techniques
Design Studio 3/4; 5/6; 7/8 – Continued skills development for the advancing artist through a wide variety of visual art mediums; drawing, painting, sculpture etc. 
3D Design - Introductory art course in two- and three-dimensional design which addresses the combination of sculpture, three-dimensionality, and design using various media, including clay, wire, fiber, plaster, printmaking, paper mache, etc.
AP Art Studio – Creating a professional portfolio of a minimum of 24 art pieces for submission to the AP College board. Recommended to take Design Studio or 3D concurrently.
AP Art History – Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression throughout history from a variety of cultures at a collegiate in depth level
CTE Multimedia: Provides students with an overview of and exposure to basic multimedia concepts and software by introducing the fundamentals of developing interactive, multimedia enriched content. Prepares students for further study in  TV Film, Photography, visual art and/or printmaking 1.
CTE Intro to Graphics– Similar to CTE Multimedia but will focus more on the development of product.
CTE TV, Film and Digital Media: TV, Film and Digital Media focuses on the many facets of planning and shooting digital videos. Students will gain real-world experience in the various roles involved in video pre-production, production and post-production.
CTE Movie Making Advanced – (recommendation) – for advanced students building skills from TV Film and Digital Media.  Students will develop hands-on skills in all aspects of movie making.  They will create their own as well as PSA’s and CVTV short films.
CTE Photography Beginning - students will become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. How cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, and how to use Adobe Photoshop for editing will be emphasized.
CTE Photography Advanced - Students will employ all of the techniques learned in Beginning Photography, but with greater emphasis on lighting, creativity, group posing, portrait posing, ambient lighting, studio, and professional acumen.
CTE Print Making 1– This course will teach students the business of screen printing and signage using state of the art equipment.  Hands-on projects will be emphasized.  Interest/experience in art is recommended.
CTE Print Making 2 – Students will build upon the skills and techniques learned in Print Making 1.  Real world experience will include all aspects of running a print business of their own from orders to creation to production all while getting hands on experience running the SCPA print shop.
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Calling all artists grades 9 - 12
Click the Groff 2021 link below!

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The 7th Annual Groff Exhibition will be held  at The San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park. The exhibition will be on view from June 13-30, 2021  with a Student Reception and Awards Ceremony at City Gallery on YouTube live Sunday June 13, 2021  at 5pm.  Link will be shared with all participants.  2021 Exhibition Timeline May 10, 2021 - Call for Entry Open on Art Call
May 25, 2021 - Final Day to enter Artwork on Art Call
June 4, 2021 - Teachers notified of Works Juried in 
June 13-30, 2021 - Virtual Exhibition: http://groffexhibition.weebly.com/
June 13, 2021- Awards Reception made live on Youtube 5pm, Link will be provided
  Entry Eligibility Rules
Open to all media, no size restrictions, 2D, 3D and installation.
Open to all high school students grades 9-12 in San Diego County.

District Art Show Gala 2021   Congratulations to all our SCPA students!

Congratulations Artists!!

Congratulations to  our Art Students!  Their work was commissioned by the UCSD Department of Radiology
Congratulations to our Art students!  Our partnership with MCASD is featured below!

AP Art Summer Assignments
​Download below

apartsummer_20-21.pdf
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​Visual Art Senior Tribute...

​2020 Congressional Art Competition...UNSUNG HEROS
Congratulations to  our Art Students!  Their work was commissioned by the UCSD Department of Radiology
Congratulations to our Art students!  Our partnership with MCASD is featured below!


Art Department goes to MCASD

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Congrats to Visual Art major Carlo Jacobo!
His work will be featured this summer in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego  June 9, 2:00 - 4:00pm  Click here for more info!

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Visual Arts!  Click on the Majors drop down menu above to choose an arts program.
Arts Course Offerings

Art Beginning Introductory course in drawing, design, color theory and painting.  The emphasis is on basic skills and understanding art fundamentals and the creative process
Art Advanced Continuing the principles learned in beginning art through more challenging assignments
Computer Art Using the computer to create art.  Basic art principles are taught and transferred to the computer
Design Studio 1/2 (SCPA only) Students will produce a portfolio of artwork that shows a strong foundation of artistic knowledge as well as a command of artistic skills and techniques
Design Studio 3/4; 5/6; 7/8 (SCPA only)  Continued skills development for the advancing artist through a wide variety of visual art mediums; drawing, painting, sculpture etc. 
3D Design (pre-req beginning art) Introductory art course in two- and three-dimensional design which addresses the combination of sculpture, three-dimensionality, and design using various media, including clay, wire, fiber, plaster, printmaking, paper mache, etc.
AP Art Studio Creating a professional portfolio of a minimum of 24 art pieces for submission to the AP College board
AP Art History Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression throughout history from a variety of cultures at a collegiate in depth level
*Art Appreciation Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression throughout history from a variety of cultures
Photography Beginning Students will become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. How cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, and how to use Adobe Photoshop for editing will be emphasized.
Photography Advanced Students will employ all of the techniques learned in Beginning Photography, but with greater emphasis on lighting, creativity, group posing, portrait posing, ambient lighting, studio, and professional acumen.
Print making 1 (Interest/experience in art is recommended) Learn the business of screen printing and signage using state of the art equipment.  Hands-on projects will be emphasized.  
Print making 2 (successful completion of course 1) Continue developing the skills necessary to operate a print shop business.  Students will gain professional experience creating professional level work for both school and community.
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Television and Film Production  Learn the technical skills, theory, and history of film and video production. Using hands-on learning, students are introduced to the ideas, concepts, and best practices of making videos for TV, Film, and new media. Teamwork, quick thinking, practice, and perseverance are core values of success in the program. Students will leave the program prepared for careers in the media production workforce and a deeper understanding of how and why current media is made. 


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