Course Description

The AP Studio Art program provides the highly motivated student seeking early preparation for an art career or major with the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio and concentrate on specific areas of individual interest. The course and portfolio exam includes two different areas of study: AP 2-D Art and Design and AP Drawing. Students in 2-D can choose to create art using photography, graphic design, and mixed media. Students in Drawing (analog and digital), can choose from drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media work. Students will make works of art and design by practicing, experimenting, and revising, and will communicate ideas about art and design through written and visual expression. Students will independently create a portfolio consisting of a minimum of 20 art pieces by the end of April and will prepare students to complete the AP Art and Design exam for College credit. At the end of the course students will curate an exhibition of original works of art as well develop a lifelong engagement with art and design. 

This course may be used for UC fine arts credit or as an elective. 

Prerequisite: Art 1 or Photo 1 and successful completion of 1 to 2 years of higher level art/photo courses. Art teacher recommendation and portfolio required. 

Open to students in Grades 11-12

Students in the Digital Photography Program will enroll in A.P. Studio Art and participate in the A.P. 2-D Art & Design exam.