As fall planning is probably already on your radar, I wanted to bring you 30 college credits to choose from if your teen needs a fine arts or design credit. This list includes a mix of college courses and credit-by-exam, both Christian and secular. All options are available to homeschool students in any state, and they are asynchronous, so your student doesn’t have to be online at a specific time. All available with discounted tuition through Homeschooling for College Credit’s HS4CC Academy. Happy planning!
Fundamentals of Music (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
08/24/2026 – 10/17/2026
An introductory course for non-music majors to learn the basics of music concepts and symbols, including reading and writing musical notation.
Grades 11-12 only
$195 members / $225 non-members
History of Art & Design I (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
08/24/2026 – 12/19/2026
Provides a critical look at the development of art and design styles, from prehistoric cave paintings through the Middle Ages.
Grades 11-12 only.
$195 members / $225 non-members
Fundamentals of Design (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
08/24/2026 – 10/17/2026
Concept and creation of two-dimensional imagery. Practice in basic principles of design, color, and visual organization in traditional, digital, and lens-based media. Explores the context of imagery in the larger culture and the future of art and design.
Grades 11-12 only
$195 members / $225 non-members
Design Applications & Industry (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
08/24/2026 – 10/17/2026
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the hardware systems, design applications, and industry practice for graphic design. The lectures and class demonstrations cover the basic techniques and processes of graphic design.
Grades 11-12 only.
$195 members / $225 non-members
Drawing as Seeing and Thinking (Secular)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
10/13/2026 – 12/09/2026
A college drawing course that introduces students from both art and non-art backgrounds to foundational techniques and contemporary drawing practices. Learn the fundamental techniques of drawing from observation to make objects appear as accurate as possible.
$299 members / $425 non-members
Introduction to Drawing (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
10/26/2026 – 12/19/2026
Students will learn observational skills and drawing techniques to enhance technical abilities and creative responses to materials and subject matter. In-depth investigation of line, perspective, space, atmosphere, erasure, and other key components of animation in a wide range of drawing media will be covered. Weekly group critiques and sketchbook assignments are integrated.
Grades 11-12 only
$195 members / $225 non-members
Digital Photography (Christian)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
10/26/2026 – 12/19/2026
Introduces the techniques for taking digital photography, editing, and manipulating photos in Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw. Focuses on photographic effects and techniques used as tools for analyzing and creating various images to be used in design.
Grades 11-12 only
$195 members / $225 non-members
Computer-Aided Design (secular)
3 college credits (1 high school credit)
08/18/2026 – 12/09/2026
Computer-Aided Design provides a basic understanding of solid modeling, engineering drawings, and principles of modern-day 3-axis, 4-axis machine tool control using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software tools. Emphasizes engineering drawing-based communication, basic engineering analysis, and descriptive geometry to assist in problem visualization and prototyping with 3D printing and Computer Numerical Control (CNC).
$299 members / $425 non-members
DSST Exam: Art of the Western World
3 college credits (0.5 high school credits)
6-months (on demand/start anytime)
Peterson’s Test Prep for Art of the Western World Study includes:
- 5 Full-Length Practice Tests
- 380 Practice Questions
- Detailed Answer Explanations
- Instructional Videos
- Interactive Lessons
- Study Skills Course
DSST Exam registration is required separately.
$99 members / $234 non-members
3 college credits (0.5 high school credits)
6-months (on demand/start anytime)
Peterson’s Test Prep for AP Art History includes:
- 2 Full-Length Practice Tests
- 172 Practice Questions
- Detailed Answer Explanations
- Instructional Videos
- Test-Taking Tips
- Study Skills Course
AP Exam registration is required separately.
$99 members / $234 non-members
