Completion of three (or more) semesters of art before entering the class AND department recommendation with portfolio review.
AP Studio Art is an advanced course for motivated students to create a portfolio that showcases their strengths and interests in visual arts and design. The course focuses on developing a cohesive body of work through the exploration of ideas, materials, and art-making processes. Students can focus on areas such as drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, fashion or architecture, or combine multiple disciplines within their portfolio.
*This course may be repeated (students are encouraged to select a new portfolio type - Drawing, 2D, 3D). Students may also choose to submit multiple portfolios of work for additional AP credits (up to three per year).
Students will:
- Creatively as well as systematically investigate formal and conceptual issues.
- Develop and refine technical skills in the use of the elements of art and the principles of design.
- Develop skills in independent learning and critical thinking.
Students produce a series of projects throughout the year, which they are expected to present and discuss at regular class critiques. Additionally, all students are expected to keep a sketchbook of ideas, self-reflections and assignments. A digital portfolio is developed over the course, which documents studio process, research and experimentation. This course culminates with an AP Exhibition of each student’s final portfolio at the end of the year.