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AP APPLICATION INFORMATION AND PROCESS FOR THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT


FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT AP COURSE APPLICATION POLICY

AP 2D Art and Design: This is a rigorous studio art course with a portfolio-based AP College Board assessment. It is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art, have a rich background in research and studio work, and are well-versed in the concepts, principles, and elements of design. Students enrolled in AP Art will prepare a two-part portfolio through organized mentorship in the studio and significant outside-of-class work. 
The portfolio should demonstrate the process of artistic investigation. The selected works section of the exam comprises artworks that exhibit an exceptional synthesis of form, technique, and content. 
Due to the pace of art production, as well as the technical and conceptual demands of the three portfolios, the following are prerequisites for all AP Art applicants: 
  • A strong scope and sequence of 2D or 3D art courses
  • Completion of a minimum of five semesters of art  
  • A body of artwork to be discussed with the department chair
Application Process: Interested candidates must contact Ms. Allende to set up a meeting to discuss the application components, which include a review of the artwork and one's prior art experiences. Following this discussion, recommendations will be made for each student.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE AP COURSES

AP 2D ART AND DESIGN

Course Description
AP 2-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level two-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply 2-D skills to ideas they develop throughout the course. This course is designed to prepare students for the AP portfolio process. All portfolios are submitted to the College Board for scores that may lead to college credit. The College Board requires a digital portfolio of breadth, concentration, and quality pieces. Students interested in AP must be willing to create at least two artworks and submit a proposal for a series before the start of the school year. CLICK HERE to view the College Board's AP Art and Design Course and Exam Description document. 

Available to students in grade(s): 11/12
Prerequisite(s): Completion of "Visual Studies" and at least five semesters of visual arts courses, permission from the art instructor, and an in-person interview with the Visual Arts department chair.
Course length: Full-year