Utah § 53G-10-307 Art or fine arts education -- Definition -- Credit requirements.

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§ 53G-10-307 — Art or fine arts education -- Definition -- Credit requirements.

Utah § 53G-10-307

Title 53GPublic Education System -- Local Administration

Ch. 53G-10Curriculum Participation and Requirements

Part 53G-10-3Miscellaneous Curriculum and Credit Requirements

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Utah Code Ann. § 53G-10-307 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section, "art" or "fine arts" means:

(1)(a) courses, instruction, or experiences in visual arts, music, dance, or theater;

(1)(b) courses, instruction, or experiences in applied crafts and technical arts that incorporate artistic elements, including:

(1)(b)(i) woodworking;

(1)(b)(ii) metalworking and welding;

(1)(b)(iii) traditional handcrafts;

(1)(b)(iv) architectural trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and stonework;

(1)(b)(v) automotive design and customization;

(1)(b)(vi) digital design and animation; or

(1)(b)(vii) other similar courses that combine technical skill with artistic expression; and

(1)(c) other forms of creative or interpretive expression as an LEA determines.

(2)For purposes of meeting art or fine arts credit requirements the state board

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(1) As used in this section, "art" or "fine arts" means:
(1)(a) courses, instruction, or experiences in visual arts, music, dance, or theater;
(1)(b) courses, instruction, or experiences in applied crafts and technical arts that incorporate artistic elements, including:
(1)(b)(i) woodworking;
(1)(b)(ii) metalworking and welding;
(1)(b)(iii) traditional handcrafts;
(1)(b)(iv) architectural trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and stonework;
(1)(b)(v) automotive design and customization;
(1)(b)(vi) digital design and animation; or
(1)(b)(vii) other similar courses that combine technical skill with artistic expression; and
(1)(c) other forms of creative or interpretive expression as an LEA determines.
(2) For purposes of meeting art or fine arts credit requirements the state board establishes, the LEA shall accept for an art or fine arts credit any course listed in Subsection (1) that:
(2)(a) incorporates artistic or creative elements in the curriculum;
(2)(b) includes instruction in principles of design, form, or aesthetic expression; and
(2)(c) provides students opportunities for creative expression and artistic application of technical skills.
(3) Nothing in this section:
(3)(a) prevents an LEA from:
(3)(a)(i) establishing the LEA's own additional criteria for artistic and creative elements in courses accepted for fine arts credit; or
(3)(a)(ii) offering additional courses for fine arts credit; or
(3)(b) requires an LEA to offer all courses listed in Subsection (1).