Welcome to AP Studio Art 2-D Design!

Course Description: The Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art program makes it possible for highly motivated art students to develop mastery (quality) in concept, composition, and execution of 2-D design artwork.  Students will apply their knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design using a wide variety of media in creating quality, original works of art.

This course helps provide students with a collection of artwork for a college / art school level portfolio. Students have the opportunity to take the AP Art Studio (2-D Design) exam in May of the school year by sending in a portfolio of their work. This portfolio must include:  5 original works of art, a concentration of 12 works of art, and 12 works of art that show breadth (knowledge of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design mastered through technical skill and media).  College credits may be earned based upon the portfolio sent in for grading.  Students should investigate how individual colleges accept and apply Advanced Placement credit in the AP Studio Art program.

Course Objectives:  While completing this course, students will have the opportunity to produce a portfolio of art work that demonstrates:

• Your skills and craftsmanship,
• Your breadth of artistic knowledge
• Evidence of exploration and personal expression

Note:  You may wish to use your portfolio to apply for AP college credit, and/or admission to a college or university, or art school.

Your portfolio will demonstrate a high level of competence in:

• Project development through journal work
• Visual problem solving from conception to execution
• Technical skill
• Personal style and expression
• The principles and elements of design