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Arts Concentration

Rising 10th and 11th grade students may pursue a concentration in Fine Arts with a focus in a specific area of interest.

This concentration aims to recognize and celebrate students who delve deeply into one or more areas in Visual Art, Performing Art, or Creative Writing. Since we also value diversity in experience and breadth in studies, students will also need to complete classes related to but not specifically within their focus. For instance, a student pursuing an Arts Concentration with a focus in Acting may also be asked to complete coursework in Creative Writing or Dance. These specific courses will be determined collaboratively by the student, their advisor and the coordinator of this concentration.

Note that in some disciplines, students would need to qualify for admission to the Arts Concentration, for instance with an audition or through a review of their work. That determination will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Arts Concentration Coordinator.
Contact

Coordinator: Mike Knapp

Academic Requirements:

All students must complete the core requirements for graduation, including 24 English credits and 6 Arts credits. Beyond these, each specialization will have additional course requirements:

Program Components:

Formative - students will submit documentation of their experiences in substantive written reflections 
  • Contribute to the Solebury arts community for no less than two (2) years by producing work independently and participating in a club, activity, performance, installation, or publication
  • Participate meaningfully in Arts Week for no less than two (2) years by organizing programming, leading an activity, or showcasing work in a presentation or performance
  • Attend at least three (3) off-campus events each year related to the area of focus or concentration (subject to approval by Arts Concentration Coordinator)
     
Summative - to be completed Senior Year
  • Compose a clearly articulated Artist’s Statement accompanied by a website or online presentation
  • Create a Final Portfolio that documents student’s work over time, demonstrating growth and commitment, including written reflections on formative educational experiences
  • Develop a Senior Capstone Project focuses on their artistic practice as a culminating event (subject to approval by Arts Concentration Coordinator)