Arts Consortium
WELCOME TO THE ARTS CONSORTIUM!
ABOUT THE ARTS CONSORTIUM:
The Arts Consortium at Franklin High School is an Academy for students passionate about the Visual and Performing Arts.
Our mission is to empower students to excel in the visual and performing arts, fostering creative exploration within the school and community. We aim to prepare them to be creative, critical-thinking, and productive citizens who can articulate their ideas effectively through various forms of communication. Additionally, we cultivate an appreciation for the arts’ role in a culturally diverse society.
Our vision is to provide students with the maximum opportunity to accelerate academically and artistically while exploring career and curriculum options, including a community service component. The Arts Consortium is designed for students interested in visual arts, dance, music, theater, or an integration of these disciplines. Ultimately, the arts will be integrated into the entire academic curriculum.
Key concepts include offering a variety of visual and performing art disciplines, providing the option of a concentrated focus in a single area of interest, inviting guest lecturers from the arts, media, and entertainment industries, offering opportunities to experience professional performances and exhibitions throughout the region, and providing community service opportunities to interact with the arts community.
ARTS GRADUATION CORD REQUIREMENTS:
Franklin High School boasts an impressive array of courses in the Visual and Performing Arts. To be eligible for the Arts Consortium Graduation Cord, students must adhere to the following requirements:
- Complete the Arts Graduation Cord Application.
- Accumulate a minimum of 3 years of course study (30 credits, excluding minis) in a single arts subject or a minimum of 4 years (40 credits, excluding minis) in more than one arts subject. This combination can include subjects like animation, art, band, ceramics, dance, digital art, digital media arts, photography, theater, and vocal, among others.
ARTS CONSORTIUM GRADUATES receive several benefits, including:
- A unique cord to wear at graduation.
- A certificate of completion.
- A competitive advantage in college admissions and their future arts careers.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SUBJECTS:
- Animation
- Band
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Digital Art
- Fine Art
- Media Arts
- Photography
- Theater
- Vocal
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Question: Do I need to attach a copy of my transcript to this application?
Answer: Yes, near the end of this application, you’ll need to upload/attach a copy of your unofficial transcript(s). Please don’t contact your counselor or the main office to obtain a copy. Instead, log into your StudentVue in Synergy to access your transcript. They’re located in the ‘Course History’ section of the left-side menu. Select ‘Unofficial High School Transcript’ near the top-center of the page. Then, download your transcript (the blue button near the top of the screen) and upload it.
**Important Note:** Your application is due by March 1st! Meeting this deadline is imperative for the graduation program.
Regarding your middle school classes, they will not be counted towards your graduation. All credits must be obtained from high school.
Similarly, VAPA mini classes will not be counted. All credits must be from 10-credit courses.
If you qualify, you will be notified in April via Synergy if you have earned the Arts Consortium graduation cord.
