Students will earn a Fine Arts Academy Endorsement upon successful completion of the Fine Arts Academy program requirements. This endorsement will announce that the student has accomplished a well-rounded and rigorous program in Fine Arts, and students will be formally recognized for their achievements by a notation on their transcripts for colleges, an honor cord to be worn at graduation, and a gold stamped medallion on their diploma.
Qualifications:
To be eligible for the Linfield Christian Fine Arts Academy (LCFAA), students must meet the following qualifications and submit an application during the spring semester of their freshman or sophomore year:
Maintain a minimum total cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Demonstrate proficiency in Fine Arts Academy concentration through an audition/portfolio submission
Demonstrate a satisfactory attendance and discipline record
Requirements:
- Submit an LCFAA Letter of Intent as early as 8th grade year, but no later than sophomore year. Declaration gives students priority enrollment in LCFAA classes.
- Submit an LCFAA Application during the spring semester of freshman or sophomore year (starting with the Class of 2022). Exceptions may be made for juniors who apply early in the fall who have met all LCFAA requirements for their LCFAA concentration of choice to date. The application process includes the following:
- application form
- references
- interview process
- audition/portfolio submission
- Complete courses, projects, performances/showings/portfolio as determined by the specific Academy discipline and earn a grade of 83% (B) or higher in all Academy classes.
- Attend Fine Arts Academy field trips as specified for chosen concentration.
- Enter approved competitions as required for chosen concentration.
- Participate in volunteer and outreach opportunities as required (eg. volunteer to help run hosted ACSI festivals).
- Complete Core Coursework to meet the Linfield Christian High School Graduation Requirements and maintain a minimum cumulative total grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout program duration. Students who earn D’s or F’s in any courses will be placed on program probation and/or dropped from the program.
- For the Class of 2021 and beyond: Complete prescribed “co-credit” LCFAA courses that meet both the LCHS general graduation requirements and LCFAA requirements:
- World History/World History Honors/AP European History – supplementary assignments required for LCFAA student portfoli0
Fine Arts Academy Pathways
For more information, please contact Dr. Doug Knechtel, Linfield Christian Fine Arts Academy Director.
Music
Freshman Year
Wind Ensemble I
Sophomore Year
Wind Ensemble II
World History/World History Honors/AP European History – supplementary assignments required for LCFAA student portfolio
Junior Year
Wind Ensemble III
Music Elective
Senior Year
Wind Ensemble Honors
*Co-credit/Electives
Theatre
Freshman Year
Theatre I
Sophomore Year
Advanced Theatre
World History/World History Honors/AP European History – supplementary assignments required for LCFAA student portfolio
Junior Year
Advanced Theatre Honors
Dance/Theatre Elective
Senior Year
Advanced Theatre Honors
*Co-credit/Electives
Visual Art
Freshman Year
Principles of Art
Sophomore Year
Advanced Art
World History/World History Honors/AP European History – supplementary assignments required for LCFAA student portfolio
Junior Year
AP Studio Art
Art Elective (Photography, Graphic Design, etc.)
Senior Year
AP Studio Art
*Co-credit/Electives
Cinema Media Arts
Freshman Year
Media as Literature
Sophomore Year
Intermediate Media Production
World History/World History Honors/AP European History – supplementary assignments required for LCFAA student portfolio
Junior Year
Advanced Media Production 1
Art Elective (Theatre, Art, Music, Graphic Design, etc.)
Senior Year
Advanced Media Production 2
*Co-credit/Electives
