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AP 2-D Art and Design

In AP 2-D Art and Design, students will deepen the skills that artists and designers use to create a portfolio, which will be scored by the College Board. In this course, students will explore visual literacy frameworks, practice design thinking, and create an inquiry-based portfolio of artworks in accordance with the College Board criterion for success. Students may also choose to use this portfolio for college applications.

Specific areas of study include:

Ideation through investigation of different environmental aspects such as pop culture, current events, films, contemporary artist research, etc.
Observational drawing, printmaking, basics of web design, animation, and painting.
Documentation and organization of artwork including both finished work and work in progress.
Journaling and reflective writing sessions. These will result in artistic statements that reflect inquiry outcomes such as aesthetic sense, personal artistic voice, and creative confidence.

Note: students are required to start their portfolio by working over the summer. See the AP instructor for the assignments.

Course #

A260

Department:

Visual & Performing Arts and Computer Science

Status:

UC & CSU Approved “F”

Credits:

Campus:

Carondelet

Level:

10th, 11th, & 12th grades

Prerequisites:

Completion of TMS with a C- or better both semesters (CHS), completion of Fundamentals with a C- or better both semesters (DLS) AND completion of a yearlong Visual Arts course with a B or better both semesters. Instructor approval required.

Students with experience outside of Carondelet can meet with AP Instructor to determine eligibility.