Florida Fine Arts Seal
The Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program was established within the Department of Education to recognize high school graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework. The purpose of the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program is to encourage students to develop an exemplary level of proficiency in the performing or visual arts.
Requirements
The Florida Seal of Fine Arts shall be awarded to a high school student who has earned a standard high school diploma; successfully completed at least three year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts with a grade of “A” or higher in each course or earned three sequential course credits in such courses with a grade of “A” or higher in each course; and meets a minimum of two of the following requirements:
1. Successfully completes a fine arts International Baccalaureate, advanced placement, dual enrollment or honors course in the subjects listed in the paragraph above with a grade of “B” or higher.
2. Participates in a district or statewide organization’s juried event as a selected student participant for 2 or more years.
3. Records at least 25 volunteer hours of arts-related community service in his or her community and presents a comprehensive presentation on his or her experiences.
4. Meets the requirements of a portfolio-based program identifying the student as an exemplary practitioner of the fine arts.
5. Receives district, state or national recognition for the creation and submission of an original work of art. The term “work of art” means a musical or theatrical composition, visual artwork, or choreographed routine or performance.