AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting
AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application and/or interview through art department
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Exploration of studio art at the college-level
• Course is sponsored by the College Board
• Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the
class
• Completion of comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration and
Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created
as 2 dimensional works of art. Focus on a variety of mark making strategies.
• Portfolio (exam) submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable
• Course work will receive a separate grade from the instructor in addition to a rating
from the College Board
Projects, activities, etc.: Theme-based portfolio of 20 to 30 pieces of art; formal
presentation of portfolio
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
AP Studio Art: Ceramics/Sculpture
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application and/or interview through art department
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Exploration of studio art at the college-level
• Course is sponsored by the College Board
• Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the
class
• Completion of comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration and
Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created
as 3 dimensional works of art.
• Portfolio (exam) submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable.
• Course work will receive a separate grade from the instructor in addition to a rating
from the College Board
Projects, activities, etc.: Theme-based portfolio of 20 to 30 pieces of art; formal
presentation of portfolio
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
(NOTE: Student's interested in AP 2D Design MUST REGISTER for AP Studio Art: Drawing/Painting. The 2D Design descriptor will be designated by their AP teacher once the class has begun).
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application and/or interview through art department
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Exploration of studio art at the college-level
• Course is sponsored by the College Board
• Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the
class
• Completion of comprehensive portfolio made up of Breadth, Concentration and
Quality Sections that involve various media and subject matter that are created
as 2 dimensional works of art. Focus is on design principles.
• Portfolio (exam) submitted to College Board for review in May: desirable
• Course work will receive a separate grade from the instructor in addition to
a rating from the College Board
Projects, activities, etc.: Theme-based portfolio of 20 to 30 pieces of art; formal
presentation of portfolio
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
