1. The Visual Arts/Creative Pathway
Goals of the Career Program:
To prepare students for a creative career through problem solving, building
resumes, real world experience, and a rigorous academic program.
Types of Careers this Program Supports:
Fine artistry, Architecture, Video Game Creator/Developer, Event Planner, Art
Educator, Art Therapist, Museum/Gallery Curator, Graphic Designer, Production
Artist, Industrial Designer, Art Director, Comic Book Artist, Marketing/PR,
Illustration, Fashion Design and many more!
What classes will you be taking as part of the CP?
IB DP Art:
(Junior and Senior Year)- Students will participate in an exploration of a variety of different types of art, art history and
methods. Throughout their exploration they will create a Processfolio and Portfolio that will be submitted to IB for the
evaluation of and possibility to earn DP and college credit.
Creative Careers Exploration:
(Both semesters Junior Year)- Students will explore the various careers within the art world. They will get the chance to
create based on their passions and a process of inquiry. Throughout this class they will get the chance to discuss
professional art careers with working professionals, work side-by-side with working professionals to create projects, job
shadow and volunteer within work spaces. They will also participate in a partnership with the Challenge program in they get
the chance to partner with, mentor, teach and create with students within this program.
Portfolio Development:
(First semester Senior year)- Students will learn the value of and evaluate various professional/ amateur portfolios. They
will work to put together their own portfolio and will be required to submit their portfolio to a governing body for jurying.
Exhibition Development:
(Second Semester Senior Year)- Students will be required to learn about the art and gallery world. They will participate in
gallery visits, artist talks, and the building of their own exhibition. Their culminating project will be submission and
acceptance of their artwork to a juried art show. ​
Want to know more? Want to Apply?
Visit:
alamedainternationalvisualarts.weebly.com
Click on: Career Pathway