Checklist for Course Review and Feedback
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (VPA)

School Name:	Date:
Name of Course(s):

			Course approved, but for College Elective rather than for the Visual and Performing Arts requirement
			Course approved, but not for UC Honors status (see Section C below)
			Not approved:

			Lacking necessary course information (see Section A below)
			State standard(s) not addressed (see Section B below)
			Not substantial focus on elements of art and principles of design
			Not appropriate as a Visual & Performing Arts course
			Too much focus on career-related skills (application), rather than academics (theory)
			Too much focus on technology tools and/or technical aspects, rather than content knowledge (i.e. art)
			Other:
Comments:

A. Lacking Necessary Course Information

Component Not adequate Component Not adequate Length of course (semester or year) Student assignments General description of course Texts and/or instructional materials Course objectives Instructional & Assessment methods Course outline or list of topics

B. Does Not Address the Following State Standard(s)

Component Not adequate Comments Standard 1: Artistic Perception Standard 2: Creative Expression Standard 3: Historical/Cultural Context Standard 4: Aesthetic Valuing Standard 5: Connections, Relations, & Application

C. Fails to Meet Honors Criteria:

Coursework is not comparable to AP, IB or collegiate level courses. The course is not designed for the appropriate grade level (11th/12th grades). This course exceeds the maximum number of honors courses allowed in the subject area. This course does not have a comprehensive written final exam. This course does not have appropriate pre-requisites. This course does not meet the discipline-specific honors criteria Other

Thank you for your attention in these matters.
High School Articulation
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