Interested in the ARTSwork?
1. Watch this video: Arts Alive Video 
2. Check out this informational brochure: ARTSwork Brochure
3.  Fill out an application to join:  Commitment Packet

About ARTSwork
The ARTSwork Academy is designed for students who want the opportunity to explore in depth their interest in visual arts, dance, music, theater or an integration of the visual and performing arts. This Academy will provide students with a broad based knowledge for many careers: graphic design, publicity, media (TV, radio, movies), music, dancing, teaching and drama (producing, directing, script writing). Academy Students are required to earn a minimum or 70 credits in the visual and performing arts and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

 

Artswork Handbook: Student Handbook 2025-2026

AME Model Demonstration School Site:
Sheldon High School is a State of California Department of Education "AME Model Demonstration School Site" for the ARTS, MEDIA, and ENTERTAINMENT Industry Sector. 

Dance
Dance 1
Dance 2*
Dance 3*
Dance Comp. & Perf. 1, 2, 3, 4 *@

Theatre
Theatre 1
Theatre 2*C
Theatre 3*C
Drama Productions I & II
Children’s Theatre/Play Productions
Advanced Theatre*@
Advanced Children’s Theatre*@
Introduction to Professional Theatre@

Music
Concert Band (intro)*
Symphonic Band (intermediate)*
Jazz Band (zero period)*
Guitar
Guitar 2*
Concert Choir*
Treble Choir
Vocal Ensemble*@
Piano
String Orchestra
Music Appreciation*
AP Music Theory*

Visual Arts
Art 1
Art 2 *C
Art 3 *C
Honors Art*@
AP Studio Art (General 3D art) *@
AP Studio Art (Drawing) *@
Commercial Art *C
Intro to Animation 
Intermediate Animation*
Animation  3*
Advanced Animation 
Photo 1
Photo 2, 3, 4 *C
Ceramics 1
Ceramics 2, 3 *C
Ceramics 4 *@


* = Prerequisite exists
C = Prerequisite requires a “C” or better
@ = Requires audition or teacher approval