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Welcome to our Arts Education Resource Hub, where creativity takes center stage and the impact of the arts in Alabama is illuminated. Dive into the resources, engaging videos, and compelling statistics that underscore the profound significance of investing in arts education.
Mariachi Program
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Jefferson County takes pride in offering the only Mariachi program of its kind in the state, showcasing the unique fusion of melody and cultural richness. Check out their performance in the video below!
Art Bus
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Not all schools have access to visual arts instruction, and that's where our innovative mobile art lab comes in. Our curriculum is exclusively designed for the bus, encompassing all major art forms in a fully immersive program.
Arts Academies
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Art - Music Technology
The Academy of Music & Technology combines a research-based curriculum with a special emphasis on composition and the practical applications of technology in the music industry. Our students not only gain essential knowledge in music theory but also develop core skills using state-of-the-art software. The coursework, complemented by participation in band, theatre, choir, or athletics, covers everything from podcast production to marketing content and various forms of music, ensuring a comprehensive education for aspiring music professionals.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
- Music Theory I
- Music Technology I
- Music Composition I
- Music Technology II
- Music Production and Engineering I (Recording)
- Music Technology III
- Music Industry I
- Music Production and Engineering II (Recording)
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Art - Professional Design
In Visual Arts and Professional Design, students can focus on painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, crafts, graphic design, or digital photography. Each student will produce a final portfolio that will help prepare them for future professional paths or college fields of study.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
- Course 1 - Grade 9
- Visual Arts 1
- Course 2 - Grade 9
- Visual Art Signature Academy 1
- Course 3 - Grade 10
- Visual Art Signature Academy 2
- Course 4 - Grade 11
- Visual Art Signature Academy 3
- Course 5 - Grade 11
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- Visual Art Signature Academy 4
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- Course 6 - Grade 11
- Media Arts, Independent Study I
- Course 7 - Grade 12
- Media Arts, Independent Study II
- Course 8 - Grade 12
- Media Arts, Independent Study III OR AP Studio
CTE Option: Courses 5-7 in the pathway above would be replaced with the CTE courses below. Course 8 would remain the same.
- Grade 11
- 1st Semester - Intro to Advertising Design (CTE)
- 2nd Semester - Digital Design (CTE)
- Grade 12
- 1st Semester - Graphic Illustration (CTE)
- Course 1 - Grade 9
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Art - Special Effects
Students gain proficiency in special effects make-up creation and application, mask making, prop making, and creature creation. This academy will provide maximum opportunities for creativity and innovative artistic output while in school. Beyond the classroom, students will be introduced to artists in residence and professional organizations.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
- Art 1
- Art 2
- Special FX 1
- Special FX 2
- Special FX 3
- Special FX 4
- Special FX Independent Study
- AP or Portfolio
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- AP 3-D Design
- Portfolio Crafts 4
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Arts Integration Schools
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We’re implementing a new dimension of learning at Jefcoed! We've adopted The Kennedy Center's innovative approach to teaching - Arts Integration. It's more than an arts program; it's a creative journey where students weave together art and other subjects, constructing understanding in a unique way.
We've added 2 schools, Bryant Park Elementary and Minor Community School, and 8 more schools will be on board in 2024-2025.
Check Out our Arts Integration Programs
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Minor Community School
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Bryant Park Elementary
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Jefcoed Funding Details
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Overview of how the 6.7 million ESSER III funds are allocated:
- Kilns for all schools
- Throwing wheels for all schools
- Band instruments
- Elementary instruments
- String instruments to develop a youth orchestra
We have seen a 360% increase in our budget over the last ten years.
Why We Support The Arts in Alabama
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Arts and cultural production account for $5,435,698,000 and 2.1% of the Alabama economy, contributing 43,981 jobs. Reported by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (2021)
ALABAMA ARTS & CULTURE SECTOR REPRESENTS 2.1% OF STATE'S GDP & 42,040 JOBS
- $4.8 BILLION Arts & Culture Sector
- $1.7 BILLION Mining
- $1.4 BILLION Agriculture & Forestry
In FY21-22, the state allocated $7,048,047 to the Alabama State Council on the Arts. It also received $835,025 in federal NEA funds and $457,900 in CARES Act and ARPA funding, with an additional $60,000 from South Arts. A total of 247 organizations and 13,646 artists benefitted from these funding sources. Another 20 nonprofit arts organizations received direct grants from the NEA totaling $1,240,000.
Current NEA Funding for Arts in Alabama
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Alabama Folklife Association, Inc.
- $30,000 Mobile, AL Grants for Arts Projects - Folk & Traditional Arts
- To support community workshops, artist interviews, research fellowships, podcasts, and a journal.
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Alabama State Council on the Arts
- $969,625 Montgomery, AL Partnerships (State & Regional) - State & Regional
- To support arts programs, services, and activities associated with carrying out the agency's National Endowment for the Arts-approved strategic plan.
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Alabama State University (aka ASU)
- $11,266 Montgomery, AL - Grants for Arts Projects - Music
- To support the Jazz on the Grass festival project presented by WVAS Public Radio Station.
- $75,000 Montgomery, AL Our Town - Design
- To support arts engagement activities and arts festivals that bring new attention to mental health awareness
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Arts Council, Inc.
- $100,000 Huntsville, AL Grants for Arts Projects - Arts Education
- To support the implementation of Arts Huntsville's Creative Launchpad, a collective impact initiative in North Alabama.
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Birmingham Children's Theatre, Inc. (aka BCT)
- $25,000 Birmingham, AL Grants for Arts Projects - Theater
- To support the development and world premiere production of "The Cat Man of Aleppo," a new play for audiences by Karim Shamsi-Basha.
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Mobile Symphony, Inc. (aka Mobile Symphony)
- $25,000 Mobile, AL - Grants for Arts Projects - Music
- To support an artist residency by violinist Randall Goosby.
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University of Alabama
- $10,000 Tuscaloosa, AL Grants for Arts Projects - Musical Theater
- To support the development and world premiere production of a new musical featuring the biography and music of Dotts Johnson.
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Source
Visit the for the most current information and additional project details. This list is current as of 5/16/2023.