Fine Arts

• Fine Arts Frequently Asked Questions

The following resource has been provided to assist stakeholders in identifying the prerequisites for TEKS-based fine arts courses.

• Fine Arts Prerequisites Document

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.

The following resource provides a list of approved teacher certifications for instructors of fine arts.

The certifications for Grades K-5 are –

• approved Teacher Certifications for Art, Grades K-5;

• approved Teacher Certifications for Music, Grades K-5; and

• approved Teacher Certifications for Theatre, Grades K-5.

The certifications for Grades 6-8 are –

• approved Teacher Certifications for Art, Grades 6-8;

• approved Teacher Certifications for Music, Grades 6-8;

• approved Teacher Certifications for Theatre, Grades 6-8; and

• approved Teacher Certifications for Dance, Grades 6-8.

The certifications for Grades 9-12 are –

• approved Teacher Certifications for Fine Arts, Grades 9-12.

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:

• Community-Based Fine Arts Program Approval Request (PDF, 689KB)
• Requesting Approval of Community-Based Fine Arts Programs Instructions (PDF, 61KB)

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).

• TEA-UIL Side-by-Side (outside source)
• UIL Theatre & Film (outside source)
• UIL Music (outside source)
• UIL Cheerleading and Drill Team (outside source)