At Vistamar the arts are considered a vital part of a comprehensive education. All students are required to take a full year of fine or performing arts, in a single medium or performance area, over a period of three successive trimesters. Beyond the graduation requirement, a wide variety of arts courses is available and may be taken as individual trimester electives. (Note: AP Art History is also available but does not qualify as an "F-group" course for University of California entry. It does qualify as a "G-group" college level elective.)

Arts Objectives:

• creative imagination and expressive facility
  
• enhanced perceptual awareness
  
• the skills of non-verbal expression and problem solving through the exploration of sensory media
  
• contributions to a vibrant cultural life at school
  
• a framework for understanding the processes of creating and performing, leading to greater enjoyment of the arts