<p>I've been reading that some colleges, especially the University of California schools, require at least one fine arts credit to be admitted. How strict are most schools with this?</p>
<p>TBH, I hate "fine arts." Music gives me a headache, and any kind of art is very boring. I prefer academic classes, and with my junior and senior year schedules basically decided and filled with classes I want to take, I don't want to have to change one.</p>
<p>The fine arts grad requirement for my HS can be replaced with a foreign language, which I have already fulfilled.</p>
<p>So just looking for some advice.</p>
<p>If you really don’t want to take it, I wouldn’t. I mean, you’re obviously not planning to have any focus in music or art. In my opinion, it would be time better spent if you focused on furthering your own academic interests. I don’t know how colleges would see it though.</p>
<p>UCs require it, so yes, if you intend on going to one of them.</p>
<p>Take a music appreciation or art class over the summer. It may not be fun, but at least you’ll meet requirements to get into the UCs. </p>
<p>My son took a Graphic Design class for his Fine Arts elective which qualified for the UC system and also Yearbook at his school fulfills the Fine Art requirement.</p>
<p>@DigitalKing - Why is there a lock over your picture?</p>
<p>AP Art History works for the UC VAPA requirement. </p>
<p>Does applied technology count for this (doubtful)? Apparently fine arts is a requirement to graduate at my school, but applied tech and world language both serve as such.</p>
<p>A fine arts class was required for me to graduate high school so I didn’t give any thought about it. Just take one. It’s easy and fun.</p>
<p>UCs are pretty solid IMO so it wouldn’t hurt to take a fine arts class, especially if you live in CA so you’re able to attend a UC. I’m not sure about your state, but in CA we have ROP classes and you can take those outside of school so you won’t have to drop a class in order to take a fine arts class. Like I’m planning to take photography on the weekends to fulfill my fine arts credit. Ask your counselor and see what alternative options are available in your area.</p>
<p>Drama/beginning acting classes are very easy and very fun. Choir could be a good option, or music appreciation, neither of which require much actual learning.
It’s crazy to me that you dislike fine arts - I think I have 6x the amount of FA credits required at my school! But there are many very easy FA courses and most people who need the credits take Drama.</p>