6179 – Advanced Placement Art - 2D & Drawing 

4 credits – year

Level: AP

Open to grades 11-12 only.  

Prerequisite: Successful completion of three LPS Visual Art & Design courses. Students in grades 11 or 12 with commensurate art skills gained outside the program can contact the Visual Art Department Head by March 1st for an assessment to potentially waive this requirement.

AP Art 2D & Drawing is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in 2-D Art and Design and/or Drawing. As in introductory college courses, students will need to work inside and outside the classroom and beyond scheduled periods. Homework, such as maintaining a sketchbook and working on long-term projects should support the depth of learning expected of AP students and represent 3 hours of work outside of the studio per week. Constructive, formative critiques—essential in college classes—are equally important in AP Art and Design. 

AP Art 2D & Drawing addresses the ability to (1) conduct a sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions; (2) skillfully synthesize materials, processes, and ideas; and (3) articulate, in writing, information about one’s work. Throughout the year, students will construct a portfolio of work that contains 6-8 pieces around one Sustained Investigation, write an Artist Statement, and choose 5 of their best works to be used as Selected Works. 

Students are encouraged to submit a Drawing or 2D Art & Design exam to the AP College Board in order to earn potential college credit. 

6279 – Advanced Placement Art - 3D 

4 credits – year

Level: AP

Open to grades 11-12 only. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two LPS Visual Art & Design courses, along with Intro to 3D, Sculpture, or Ceramics. Students in grades 11 or 12 with commensurate art skills gained outside the program can contact the Visual Art Department Head by March 1 for an assessment to potentially waive this requirement.

AP Art -3D is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college course in 3-D Art and Design. As in introductory college courses, students will need to work inside and outside the classroom and beyond scheduled periods. Homework, such as maintaining a sketchbook and working on long-term projects, should support the depth of learning expected of AP students and represent 3 hours of work outside of the studio per week. Constructive, formative critiques—essential in college classes—are equally important in AP Art and Design. 

AP Art -3D addresses the ability to (1) conduct a sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions; (2) skillfully synthesize materials, processes, and ideas; and (3) articulate, in writing, information about one’s work. Throughout the year, students will construct a portfolio of work that contains 6-8 pieces around one Sustained Investigation, write an Artist Statement, and choose 5 of their best works to be used as Selected Works.

Students are encouraged to submit a 3D Art & Design exam to the AP College Board in order to earn potential college credit. 

What is AP Studio Art? 

 AP Studio Art addresses the student’s ability to (1) conduct a sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions; (2) skillfully synthesize materials, processes, and ideas; and (3) articulate, in writing, information about one’s work that includes process, experimentation, and revision. 

Who is AP Studio Art intended for? 

 This is a year-long 4 credit class open to Juniors and Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to developing a high quality and focused art portfolio. Prior to enrolling in AP Art students should complete at least 4 LHS Art courses. Before committing to this class, students should objectively look at their schedules and see if they will have adequate time in their day to dedicate towards maintaining a rigorous studio practice. 

Syllabus:  AP Art Syllabus 

The AP Art course has three main sections: 

1. 15 Sustained Investigation Slides (not necessarily 15 finished works) showing: process, experimentation, and revision around a single topic or theme that the student explores through their chosen materials, 

2. a written 1200 character statement about the Sustained Investigation artwork, 

3. and 5 Selected Works that do not have to be related to one another in terms of theme; but that showcase the student’s best abilities with the materials used. 

Exam grading:

AP exam reviewers grade based on 2 rubrics: 1 for the Selected Works and 1 for the Sustained Investigation (that includes the written statement). These combined rubrics result in a score from 1-5 with a 3 representing a “passing” score. 

Rubrics for the Sustained Investigation and Selected Works can be found below.

Earning transfer credits from the AP Exam:

Only select colleges accept a passing AP score in the place of an introductory art elective. In most cases, students who are intending to go to art school do not qualify for exempting introductory courses. 

For information on which schools accept these credits please use the AP College Search tool found here: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies 

Rubrics for AP Art and Design 

Examples of Successful LHS AP ART Portfolios