• Art Logo
  • AP Studio Art  

    AP Studio Art: 2-D Design

    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

    AP Studio Art: 3-D Design

    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: Drawing

    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