<p>As I read it, the course that you mention does qualify as it is a year long and graded as well. Here are the links that I read through…</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Subject requirement](<a href=“University of California Counselors”>University of California Counselors)</p>
<p>UC defines Arts as follows,</p>
<p>"F) Visual and performing arts</p>
<p>UC-approved high school courses</p>
<p>One yearlong course of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art</p>
<p>AP or IB examination</p>
<p>Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP History of Art, Studio Art or Music Theory Exam;</p>
<p>score of 5, 6 or 7 on any one IB HL exam in Dance, Film, Music, Theatre Arts or Visual Arts</p>
<p>College courses</p>
<p>Grade of C or better in any transferable course of 3 semester (4 quarter) units that clearly falls within one of four visual/performing arts disciplines: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art</p>
<p>And furthur details to add to this are as follows, please read this as it clearly defines visual arts.</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Visual & performing arts (“f”)](<a href=“http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/f-visual-performing-arts/index.html]University”>http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/a-g-requirements/f-visual-performing-arts/index.html)</p>
<p>"One unit (equivalent to one year) required chosen from one of the following categories:</p>
<p>This link also has Acceptable and Unacceptable course details.</p>
<p>Dance
Drama/theater
Music
Visual arts</p>
<p>Course guidance</p>
<p>The intention of this requirement is to provide a meaningful experience and breadth of knowledge of the arts so that students may apply their knowledge and experience to the creation of art and are better able to understand and appreciate artistic expression on the basis of that experience and knowledge. Approved visual and performing arts (VPA) courses must be directed at acquiring concepts, knowledge and skills in the arts disciplines, rather than to utilize artistic activities to fulfill non-artistic course objectives."</p>