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Visual and Peforming Arts Department (VAPA)
Visual Arts


•	Overview
•	Academic Standards
•	Resources
•	Contact Information

Overview
Visual art instruction, including the study and practice of both traditional media (drawing, painting, and sculpting) and electronic media (photography, video and film), is offered in middle/junior and senior high schools throughout the district. Elementary classroom teachers may provide instruction in visual art or use visual art activities as support for instruction in other subject areas. The visual art curriculum is designed to ensure students meet the California State Content Standards in visual art through studio and art history courses.

Academic Standards

•	Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for Visual Arts
•	Visual and Performing Arts Framework

VAPA Lessons

Visual Art: K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Core Learnings

•	Grades K-2
•	Grades 3-5
•	Grades 6-8
•	Grades 9-12

Resources

•	Art Education Links (California Art Education Association)
•	San Diego County Office of Education: Visual and Performing Arts Department
•	National Art Education Association
•	San Diego Museum of Art
•	Contemporary Museum of Art San Diego
•	Timken Museum of Art

Contact Information

San Diego Unified School District
Visual and Peforming Arts Department (VAPA)
Mission Beach Center
825 Santa Barbara Place
San Diego, CA 92109

(858) 539-5349 - Phone
(858) 539-5355 - Fax

Key Contacts

Topic	Contact
Visual Arts	Marty Stegeman Visual Art Resource Teacher mstegeman@sandi.net (858) 539-5353

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