Visual arts and world-language study give students meaningful ways to create, communicate and understand perspectives beyond their own.
Through artistic exploration, language study and cultural understanding, students strengthen practical skills while developing confidence, curiosity and personal expression.
AP 2-D Art and Design is a two-year portfolio program in which students explore a broad range of media, techniques, and artistic concepts.
During the first year, students experiment with materials and ideas, maintain a sketchbook, identify a personal creative direction, and begin developing a Sustained Investigation.
In the second year, students refine their technical abilities, strengthen their creative vision, and produce a cohesive body of finished work. They also document their process and explain the thinking behind their artistic decisions.
Students complete a digital portfolio for submission to the College Board for evaluation
Brandon Academy’s world-language program helps students develop practical communication skills while exploring the cultures, histories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking communities.
Students engage with authentic texts, purposeful conversation, writing activities, presentations, and interactive feedback. Whenever appropriate, Spanish is used throughout instruction to help students build confidence and proficiency in real-world contexts.
Students develop intermediate proficiency through authentic audio, video, print materials, discussions, compositions, and cultural comparisons.
High School students complete two high-school-level world-language courses through Spanish at Brandon Academy or an approved online modern-language option.
Course placement is based on previous coursework, demonstrated proficiency, and teacher recommendations rather than grade level alone.
Eligible students may take approved dual-enrollment courses through Hillsborough College or the University of South Florida.
Qualifying courses may satisfy applicable High School arts or world-language requirements while also allowing students to earn college credit. Students and families should work with Brandon Academy to determine eligibility, available courses and appropriate selections.
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