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Welcome to the preview of our new GPS Secondary Digital Course Catalog. Please be advised that this tool is currently in a Beta testing phase. While we strive for precision, course descriptions, prerequisites, and availability are subject to change. Always consult with a school counselor for availability and official graduation requirements. Your input is vital. If you notice any errors or have suggestions for improvement, please contact webmaster@gilbertschools.net.

Gilbert Public School’s Secondary Visual Arts Programs endeavor to provide meaningful and diverse exposure and achievement through rigorous visual arts curriculum.

Students are empowered to make enduring real world connections, communicate, and create through various media and experiences in classes such as: Art & Design, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Drawing, Metals and Jewelry, New Media, Painting, Traditional Photography, and a variety of AP and IB coursework.

Instructors work as a community to create and implement curriculum that develops skills in problem solving, aesthetic literacy, collaboration and critical thinking. Instructors strive to meet the needs of their students by creating relevant relationships that prepare students for their next steps, whether it’s art school or moving directly into the creative industry.

Our visual arts programs give artist-students the opportunity to participate in student art shows and competitions, while also focusing on the foundations of art creation.

K-12 Special Areas Coordinator
Karen Coleman
Phone: 480-497-3407

Graduation Requirements: GPS recommends 2 CTE or Fine Arts credits for meeting the requirements for public universities in Arizona. Fine arts include: music, art, theatre, and dance, OR one full year credit of CTE from the same program area.

Diploma Seals

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This program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated high levels of proficiency in the Arizona Arts Education Standards through personal expression and creative experiences in arts education programs at the time of graduation. Requirements include specific coursework, extracurriculars, and a capstone project.

For more information, please contact your teacher (ie, arts) or your school administrator about graduation/activities.

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Visual Art Courses