Course Catalog


Holston Academy offers 300+ online courses, including: Middle School, college prep, Honors, Advanced Placement®, electives, world languages, and Specialty Partner courses.

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Middle School Animation

Course Overview: Step into the exciting world of animation with Middle School Animation, a creative and engaging online course designed for students in grades 6–8. Whether you’re inspired by cartoons, video games, or digital storytelling, this course empowers you to bring your ideas to life—one frame at a time. Students will explore the history, principles, […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course

Middle School Photography 1A: Introduction

Course Overview: Discover the art of storytelling through images with Middle School Photography 1A: Introduction, an engaging online course designed for students in grades 6–8. This course introduces the fundamentals of photography, empowering students to capture compelling photos that narrate their unique perspectives.​ Students will explore the basics of camera operation, including understanding different types […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course

Middle School Photography 1B: Drawing with Light

Course Overview: Elevate your photography skills with Middle School Photography 1B: Drawing with Light, an engaging online course designed for students in grades 6–8. Building upon the foundational techniques learned in Photography 1A, this course delves deeper into the art and science of capturing compelling images.​ Students will explore advanced topics such as vacation photography, […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course

Middle School Digital Art and Design

Course Overview: Unleash your creativity and master digital design with Middle School Digital Art and Design, an exciting online course designed for students in grades 6–8. This course introduces students to the world of digital art, empowering them to create stunning artwork using modern design tools and techniques. Students will explore digital drawing, graphic design, […]

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  • Computer Science
  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
  • Course Type:
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course

Middle School Exploring Music

Course Overview: Dive into the world of sound and rhythm with Middle School Exploring Music, an engaging online course designed for students in grades 6–8. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or simply curious about how music shapes our world, this course introduces students to the fundamental elements of music, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Middle School Courses
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Middle School 2D Studio Art

Course Overview: Unleash your creativity with Middle School 2D Studio Art, a dynamic online course designed to introduce students in grades 6–8 to the exciting world of two-dimensional art. Whether you’re passionate about drawing, painting, or design, this course offers hands-on projects and engaging lessons that build core artistic skills while encouraging self-expression. Students will […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course

AP® Music Theory

Course Overview: In this AP® Music Theory online course, students will begin by establishing a strong foundation in essential music theory concepts, including notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, and basic aural skills, all of which are crucial for success in the AP® Music Theory Exam. The course continues building upon this foundation by introducing […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • Advanced Placement® Courses
  • High School Courses
  • University of California a-g courses
  • Yearlong Course

AP® Art History

Course Overview: The AP® Art History online course is equivalent to a two-semester college survey course exploring the nature of art, art making, and responses to art. In this comprehensive AP® Art History online course, students will embark on a captivating journey through the history of art, spanning various cultures and time periods. By investigating […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
  • Course Type:
  • Advanced Placement® Courses
  • High School Courses
  • University of California a-g courses
  • Yearlong Course

Advanced Drawing

Course Overview: In Advanced Drawing, students will be reviewing basic drawing skills and the elements and principles of design, while exploring deeper how they are used in art. Students will also explore, in-depth, several different types of media and artistic styles in order to define their personal aesthetic and design their own compositions. In each […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Art Appreciation

Course Overview: In this online Art Appreciation course, the major concepts of art history are covered, which encompass various periods and styles. Key concepts are: the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, which form the foundation of artistic expression and composition, Ancient Art explores the art of civilizations such as the Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Art History

Course Overview: In this art history course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the artistic process by exploring the decision-making and judgment involved in viewing and creating works of art. They will gain insights into the impact of emerging cultures on art and architecture, recognizing the lasting artistic contributions made by major civilizations throughout […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Basic Drawing

Course Overview: In this Basic Drawing online course, students will experiment with several different art materials and tools to see what each tool can do best. Students will explore ordinary things around them to become more observant of the structures and meanings of things which can be seen in the home and community. Their work […]

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  • Electives
  • Fine Arts
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  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses
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