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Visual Arts I
Foundation in drawing, painting, composition, color, observation, and studio practice.
Champion Academy × Champion Art School
High School Art Credit Pathway
A structured sequence of visual arts courses supporting artistic growth, portfolio development, and high school credit completion.
Students receive studio-based instruction through Champion Art School while completing the academic requirements necessary to earn high school art credit through Champion Academy. Qualified middle school students may begin selected credit-bearing courses early when their artistic and academic readiness supports placement.
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Honors Studio Art
Advanced concept-driven studio work with critique, experimentation, and greater independence.
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Portfolio Intensive
Focused portfolio development for competitions, reviews, advanced study, and future applications.
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Senior Portfolio Thesis
Capstone portfolio and thesis emphasizing personal voice, refinement, presentation, and reflection.
High School Art Credit Courses
Placement is based on grade level, prior experience, readiness, and—where appropriate—portfolio review. Students do not need to enroll full-time at Champion Academy to take an individual credit course.
Visual Arts I
Grades7–10
Credit1.0
ScheduleSunday · 1:00–3:30 PM
Length2.5 hours/week · 36 weeks
Build foundational skills in drawing, composition, color, observation, and creative expression while learning the expectations of a formal high school studio course.
Portfolio review recommended for selected placements: approximately 1–5 images.
Honors Studio Art
Grades8–11
Credit1.0
ScheduleSaturday · 12:45–3:45 PM
Length3 hours/week · 36 weeks
Develop advanced studio skills through concept-driven projects, critique, technical refinement, artistic exploration, and increasingly independent work.
Portfolio review recommended for advanced placement.
Portfolio Intensive
Grades9–12
Credit1.0
ScheduleFri 4:00–7:00 PM or Sat 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Length3 hours/week · 36 weeks
Develop and refine a cohesive portfolio through purposeful studio work, critique, artistic voice, experimentation, and presentation.
Portfolio review recommended.
Senior Portfolio Thesis
Grade12
Credit1.0
ScheduleSaturday · 12:30–3:30 PM
Length3 hours/week · 36 weeks
Complete a cohesive body of original work while refining artistic voice, portfolio presentation, artist statement, and capstone thesis development.
Advanced placement; portfolio review recommended.
Adobe Visual Design I Honors
Grades8–11
Credit0.5 + 0.5
ScheduleSaturday · 3:30–6:00 PM
Length2.5 hours/week · 36 weeks
Develop digital design skills using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator through structured projects in image-making, visual communication, composition, and graphic design.
3D Modeling & Animation I
Grades8–11
Course TypeHigh School Credit
ScheduleSaturday · 12:30–2:30 PM
Length2 hours/week · 36 weeks
Introduce students to the principles of three-dimensional digital modeling and animation. Students build form, space, structure, composition, and visual storytelling through guided and increasingly independent 3D projects.
3D Art & Design I & II
Grades8–11
Course TypeHigh School Credit
ScheduleMonday · 5:00–7:30 PM
Length2.5 hours/week · 36 weeks
Explore form, space, structure, materials, sculpture, and contemporary three-dimensional design through hands-on and conceptual studio work.
How the Program Works
Flexible Entry for Qualified Students
- Portfolio review where recommended
- Previous coursework or studio experience
- Teacher recommendation or placement review
- Middle school students may begin selected courses early when ready
Credit Course Expectations
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Studio assignments and projects
- Independent practice where required
- Critique, reflection, and portfolio documentation
- Course assessments or final requirements
Credit & Documentation
- Grades and credits are recorded through Champion Academy
- Students completing course requirements may receive official transcript documentation
- Receiving schools determine how outside credit is accepted or recorded
Important Note About Credit Transfer
Families planning to use Champion Academy credit at another school should confirm that school's outside-credit or transfer policy in advance. Champion Academy provides the course, final grade, and official credit documentation; the receiving school determines whether and how the credit is accepted, recorded on the student's transcript, or applied toward graduation requirements.
High School Art Credit FAQ
Common questions about placement, credit, transcripts, transfer, and portfolio preparation.
1. What is the High School Art Credit Pathway?
It is a structured sequence of credit-bearing visual arts courses offered through Champion Academy in collaboration with Champion Art School. Students develop studio skills while completing the academic expectations of a formal high school art course.
2. Which courses are included?
Visual Arts I, Honors Studio Art, Portfolio Intensive, Senior Portfolio Thesis, Adobe Visual Design I Honors, 3D Modeling & Animation I, and 3D Art & Design I & II.
3. Does every Champion Art School class provide high school credit?
No. Only courses specifically designated as Champion Academy high school credit courses provide high school credit. Regular art enrichment classes do not automatically become credit-bearing courses.
4. What is the difference between art enrichment and the high school credit track?
Enrichment classes focus primarily on artistic growth and studio experience. Credit courses include formal requirements such as attendance, assignments, projects, assessments, documented learning, and grading through Champion Academy.
5. What must a student complete to earn high school credit?
Students must meet the published course requirements, including attendance, assigned studio work, projects, assessments or final course requirements, and any required independent work or portfolio documentation.
6. Can middle school students earn high school art credit?
Qualified middle school students may be eligible for selected high school art credit courses when their grade level, artistic preparation, academic readiness, and course prerequisites support placement.
7. Must every student begin with Visual Arts I?
Not necessarily. Some qualified students may enter at a more advanced level based on previous coursework, studio experience, portfolio review, teacher recommendation, or placement review.
8. How is a student placed into the appropriate course?
Placement may consider grade level, prior coursework, studio experience, artistic maturity, portfolio review where recommended, and teacher or program review.
9. Who records the course grade, credit, and transcript?
Champion Academy records the final grade and earned credit for students who successfully complete the credit-course requirements and can provide official transcript documentation.
10. Will the student's current school accept the credit?
Acceptance is determined by the receiving school. Families should confirm the school's outside-credit or transfer policy before relying on the course to satisfy a specific graduation requirement.
11. If a school does not accept the credit, can the course still support a college application?
The course, transcript, portfolio work, and related academic experience may still be included as part of a student's application materials where appropriate, but each college determines how it reviews outside coursework and supplemental materials.
12. Does this high school credit become college credit?
No. These are high school credit courses, not college-credit courses. College credit or advanced placement is governed separately by each college or university and may depend on AP examinations, dual enrollment, placement exams, or other institutional policies.
13. Can the pathway support students applying to art or design programs?
Yes. Advanced studio, portfolio, digital design, and 3D courses can support long-term portfolio development and preparation for future art, design, architecture, animation, or related programs.
14. Is a portfolio required for every course?
No. Portfolio review is recommended for selected advanced or credit-course placements. When requested, a small sample of approximately 1–5 images is generally sufficient for initial placement review.
15. What is the difference between the Champion Academy transcript and an art portfolio?
The transcript is an academic record of the course, grade, and credit. The portfolio is a curated collection of artwork used to demonstrate artistic development, technical skill, and creative thinking.
Ready to Begin?
Complete the Champion Academy High School Credit Course Registration Form. Course placement and enrollment are subject to academic review, prerequisites, portfolio review where applicable, and space availability.
Register for High School Art CreditDetailed tuition and payment information can remain on the registration form or current course schedule page.
