Fine Arts

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This fine arts web page provides clarification, guidance, and support to fine arts stakeholders, including districts, schools, parents, educators, and students, for the development and implementation of the K–12 fine arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Announcements

  • New Fine Arts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Released: The TEA Curriculum Division has created a document to assist educators and stakeholders with common questions related to K–12 fine arts. The document can be found on this webpage under the Additional Fine Arts Resources section.
  • New TEA-UIL Side by Side (2023-2024): The latest edition of the TEA-UIL Side by Side document has been published on the University Interscholastic League (UIL) website. This document provides important information regarding TEA Commissioner of Education rules and the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules. UIL fine arts teachers may find useful information regarding eligibility, grading, and other important topics within this document.

Fine Arts TEKS

The links below provide access to the web-based version of the fine arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do. You can also access a PDF version of the TEKS.

Additional Fine Arts Resources

    In accordance with Proclamation 2015, a review of instructional materials related to fine arts was conducted in summer 2014. The results of this subject-area review can be found in the Currently Adopted Instructional Materials document on the Instructional Materials Division page.

    In accordance with the Texas Administrative Code and local district policy, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may allow a student to satisfy the fine arts credit required for graduation on the Foundation High School Program by participating in a community-based fine arts program not provided by the district or charter school in which the student is enrolled. The fine arts program must provide instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills identified for fine arts by the State Board of Education.

    School districts and charter schools must apply to the commissioner of education for approval of each community-based fine arts program. Details regarding the application process can be found in the documents listed below:

    For fine arts educators who teach a UIL-sponsored activity, such as marching band, one act play, or drill team, please refer to the listed resources below for guidance. All other UIL-specific questions should be directed to the UIL office (outside source).

    Other TEA Web Pages Related to Fine Arts

     

     

    External Fine Arts Resources

    General Arts Education

    Dance Education

    Music Education

    Theatre Education

    Visual Arts Education

    Contact Information

    Curriculum Standards and Student Support

    (512) 463-9581

    For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.

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