Making Connections through Creative Thinking

Hillsborough County Public Schools takes pride in supporting comprehensive Art Education for all students from kindergarten through grade 12. Through a well-rounded curriculum and strong community support, the HCPS Art Education Department prioritizes student success by fostering creative thinking. Elementary students receive regular weekly instruction, while middle and high school students choose from a wide range of courses, including 2D and 3D art, AP Art & Design, and Art History. Art education not only develops artistic skills but also enhances real-world abilities like creative problem solving, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and communication. At its core, HCPS Art Education is about creativity, connection, and using art to inspire positive change in the community.

Course Curriculum

Grades 1-5
Grades 6-8

The art experience in Hillsborough County’s middle schools provide opportunities to explore, research,
create and apply visual art concepts to other aspects of academic and personal life. Semester and annual courses range from an introduction to art history to drawing/painting (2D) and ceramics/sculpture (3D).

SEMESTER COURSES (half year)

M/J Exploring 2D Art

M/J Exploring 3D Art

M/J Introduction to Art History

M/J Art in World Cultures

M/J Visual Art 1

M/J Visual Art 2

M/J Visual Art 3

ANNUAL COURSES (full year)

M/J 2-D Studio Art 1

M/J 2-D Studio Art 2

M/J 2-D Studio Art 3

M/J 3-D Studio Art 1

M/J 3-D Studio Art 2

M/J Digital Art and Design 1

M/J Digital Art and Design 2

M/J Digital Art and Design 3
Grades 9-12

The art experience in Hillsborough County’s high schools provideboth introductory opportunities for students interested in introductory art skills and concepts as well as more mastery level application for advanced students. Whether introductory or advanced, art concepts and skills build on academic and personal connections, leading to ultimate student growth. Semester and annual courses range from an introduction to art history to drawing/painting (2D) and ceramics/sculpture (3D). Acceleration options (AP/AICE/IB) are also an option in many art programs.

SEMESTER COURSES (half year)

Creating 2D Art

Creating 3D Art

Basic Drawing

Basic Painting

Basic Ceramics/Pottery

Art in World Cultures

Introduction to Art History

ANNUAL COURSES (full year)

2D Studio Art 1

2D Studio Art 2

2D Studio Art 3 H

3D Studio Art 1

3D Studio Art 2

3D Studio Art 3 H

Drawing 1

Drawing 2

Drawing 3 H

Painting 1

Painting 2

Painting 3 H

Ceramics/Pottery 1

Ceramics/Pottery 2

Ceramics/Pottery 3 H

Sculpture 1

Sculpture 2

Sculpture 3 H

Creative Photography 1

Creative Photography 2

Creative Photography 3 H

Digital Art Imaging 1

Digital Art Imaging 2

Digital Art Imaging 3 H

Visual Technology 1

Visual Technology 2

Visual Technology 3 H

Fine Craft Studio 1

Fine Craft Studio 2

Fine Craft Studio 3 H

Portfolio Development: Drawing H

Portfolio Development: 2D Design H

Portfolio Development: 3D Design H
Art Competitions

K-12 Art Contact
(813) 272-4803
Laura.Hobby@hcps.net

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Community Partners

The art programs in Hillsborough County Public Schools are successful due to the help and support of generous community partners. They provide opportunity for student art showcase, scholarships, educator professional development, venue use, event sposorship, and public recognition.

With community partners that focus on the importance of visual art, students see their art displayed in their community and feel their personal voice valued.

Making Connections through Creative Thinking

Course Curriculum

Grades 1-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Art Competitions

Community Partners