AP Art is designed for serious-minded art students that are intending to pursue art study in college. The course will focus on the development of a significant and robust portfolio of pieces suitable for the collegiate application. 

AP Art offers the student the opportunity to pursue portfolio development in the following areas of assessment by the College Board: AP Studio Art: 2D, AP Studio Art: 3D, AP Studio Art: Drawing. Students should have at least 3 levels in one visual arts class (IE Drawing 1,2,3) or 4 semesters of art before taking this class. 

May repeat once per year. Students eligible via the Family Home Survey should check with their counselor about AP exam fee waivers.

Students will be able to work in the 2D – 3D media of their choice, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, metals or computer graphics. 

Students will spend the year developing individual portfolios to submit for college consideration and scholarship competitions. Students will be guided through the individual preparation of their portfolios based on prior experience, artistic strengths, and career plans with the help of the instructor.

The creation and presentation of portfolios, including the creation of a digital record of work, will be emphasized. Students requesting this course will have demonstrated high motivation, interest, and the ability to work independently during previous art courses. 

A sketchbook is required. This class may be taken for 879AP: AP (Advanced Placement) credit with permission from the instructor. 

Students should have at least 3 levels in one visual arts class (IE Drawing 1,2,3) or 4 semesters of art before taking this class.