Advanced Placement
FUSD Course Catalog Overview APAD
Grade level(s): 11,12
Meets UC/CSU subject area: f
Prerequisite(s): C or higher in Art 1, Art 2, Sculpture and Ceramics 1 or Sculpture 2 with art teacher’s review/recommendation OR with art teacher’s portfolio review/recommendation and demonstrated ability for self-directed learning and work habits.
Description: The Advanced Placement Art courses enable highly motivated students to perform at the college level while still in high school. Students spend the year developing their portfolio in and outside of class. This portfolio is viewed as the culminating experience in a student’s secondary school visual arts training. It serves as a performance-based exam offered by the College Board. They will have the ultimate decision on whether or not college credit is received.
Credit: 10 credits/year
Footnote(s): Students who seek AP credit will be required to pay an application fee for the test. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college level classes.
Code: 60634
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FUSD Course Catalog Overview APAH
Grade level(s): 11,12
Meets UC/CSU subject area: f
Prerequisite(s): None
Description: This course is equivalent to a two-semester introductory college course that explores such topics as the nature of art, making of art, and responses to art. Students investigate a specific set of 250 works within ten content areas ranging from Global Prehistory (beginning 30,000 BCE) to Global Contemporary (present).
Credit: 10 credits/year
Footnote(s): Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college level classes.
Code: 60637
Join AP Art History and...
Take a field trip to a world class museum!
Learn to see the world around you in a new way!
Understand the power of imagery/ideology and how to reframe these influences in contemporary culture!
Create art after the AP Exam!
Earn college credit and distinguish your transcript with this unique and rare course offering!
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