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Fine Arts

3 real submissions that earned Fine Arts credit on Optio. Each one shows the student's work, what the teacher checked, and exactly what counted. Anonymized unless a family has agreed to share.

White lighthouse situated on a rocky coastal headland against deep blue sea.

Fine Arts · Optio Academy

Building a 50-Photo Landscape Portfolio for Fine Arts

Banks documented landscapes, coastlines, and architecture across 50 original photographs for high school Fine Arts credit.

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A long, lush floral arrangement of blue hydrangeas, white roses, and tall blue delphiniums on a kitchen counter.

Fine Arts · Optio Academy

Botanical Studies and Large Floral Design

A high school student documented local plant ecology and built a tiered floral installation toward Fine Arts credit.

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A short digital animation video showing a bouncing ball loop with squash and stretch motion.

Fine Arts · Optio Academy

Digital Animation Loop for Fine Arts Credit

How one student animated a bouncing ball loop to earn high school credit in Fine Arts and Digital Literacy.

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