The Fonda-Fultonville Art & Music Education Graduation Pathway offers interdisciplinary courses which aim to expand students’ skill development and conceptual understanding in the visual and performing arts. Students pursue a broad range of experiential learning opportunities to prepare thoughtful, innovative and engaged professionals across the creative industries.
The Advanced Music strand combines rigorous musical training with the development of technical skills and experience. Courses focus on performance, composition, music business, and the academic disciplines of music history and theory.
The Fine Arts and General Arts strands blend the visual and performing arts to develop critical thinking skills through creating and responding to works of art. Students will take a combination of performance- and studio-based courses that combine inventiveness with practical skills.
Advanced Music Strand
Diploma Type
Advanced Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Music education
- Recording industry
- Music production
- Music composition
- Music performance
- Music therapy
Required Coursework
- 850 Mixed Chorus and/or 852 Concert Band
- 851 Select Chorus and/or 856 Wind Ensemble
- 857 Jazz I or Jazz II
- 859 Band Independent Study
- 854 CHS Music Theory
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 183/184 CHS US History I & II
- 033/034 CHS English I & II
- 207 Algebra II
Program Benefits
- 24-36 potential college credits
- Community-based experience
Fine Arts Strand
Diploma Type
Advanced Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Art/music education
- Art therapy
- Museum curation
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Digital multimedia
- Set design
Required Coursework
- 601 Studio Art
- 611 Drawing and Painting
- 610 Pottery
- 607 Advanced Painting
- 854 CHS Music Theory
- Any of the following: 850 Mixed Chorus, 852 Concert Band, 851 Select Chorus, 856 Wind Ensemble, 857 Jazz I or II
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 183/184 CHS US History I & II
- 033/034 CHS English I & II
- 207 Algebra II
Program Benefits
- 24-36 potential college credits, depending on course choices
- Community-based experience
General Arts Strand
Diploma Type
Regents Diploma
Potential College/Career Paths
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Digital multimedia
- Commercial printing
Required Coursework
- 601 Studio Art
- 611 Drawing and Painting
- Any of the following: 850 Mixed Chorus, 852 Concert Band, 851 Select Chorus, 856 Wind Ensemble, 857 Jazz I or Jazz II
Additional Recommended Coursework
- 610 Pottery
- 607 Advanced Painting
- CTC Digital Multimedia
Program Benefits
- Community-based experience