Grades 11, 12

Advanced Placement Drawing is an intensive art course comparable to a college-level foundations course. Advanced concepts in drawing and painting will be addressed including a strong focus on design and composition.

Students selecting AP Drawing will be required to produce a portfolio of work to be submitted for Advance Placement evaluation. In addition to

class assignments, a substantial amount of work is required outside of class. There will also be several summer drawing assignments to

be completed before the start of school. A minimum of 15 works is required for the AP portfolio.

While the production of a body of work will be the primary focus of the class, there will also be a strong emphasis on critical and

analytical thinking. Class critiques will be a vital component of the AP experience and students are expected to actively participate.

Students will be required to produce a body of work that: a) demonstrates exploration across a breadth of artistic styles, subjects,

techniques and concepts, and b) demonstrates a focused concentration of artistic vision while exhibiting mastery of technique. 

Students will be encouraged to take initiative and form their own personal artistic voice. Note: Students are required to submit a portfolio for AP scoring. Students may elect to submit their portfolios in 2-D design or in Drawing/Painting. This can be determined once the course

begins. Meets 6 days/cycle

Prerequisite: Studio Art I, #8014 and Studio Art II, #8015

Grade weighted: 1.250

Credit: 1.0