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AP Studio Art

AP Studio Art is open to any junior or senior art student who wants an intensive, year-long, college-like art course to explore advanced media and themes.  Students must satisfy the prerequisites which include taking Art Fundamentals and one additional advanced level class, preferably in the area they hope to explore for the AP portfolio. It is also strongly recommended that students take Art History.  The AP portfolio consists of three options. These include 2-Dimensional Design, 3-Dimensional Design and Drawing. 

The 2D Design portfolio explores 2-dimensional design principles using varied media.  This portfolio could include graphic design, illustration, printmaking, photography, jewelry, collage and other 2D media that solves 2-dimensional design problems. For more information on 2D Design click here 

The Drawing portfolio involves the exploration of mark-making through any media that is 2-dimensional.  This portfolio could include painting, drawing, printmaking, stitching and possibly even collage and photographs if they have been manipulated using mark-making techniques.  For more information on the Drawing portfolio click here.

The 3-Dimensional Design portfolio explores the design of space.  This can be done through a variety of media including fibers, clay, paper mache, wire, cardboard and more.  For more information on the 3D Design portfolio click here. 

Students can complete all three portfolios, but this would usually be done over multiple years taking the course. It is extremely challenging to complete more than one portfolio in a year.  Students must be highly motivated to do this. 

Reportable Standards for Visual Art
  • Reportable Standard 1 CREATE: Plans complex concepts for creative artwork that connect to history, society and/or personal life experiences.
  • Reportable Standard 2 CREATE: Plans and develops complex compositions through quality craftsmanship.​​
  • Reportable Standard 3 PRESENT & RESPOND: Interpret and evaluate the meaning of art work through the critique process.

Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
  1. Apply and utilize the elements and principles of design in the creation of visual art.
  2. Create and plan artwork that illustrates quality craftsmanship: evidence of technical proficiency and visual acuity.
  3. Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex composition: evidence of competent visual organization and design.
  4. Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex conceptual development: evidence of a clearly thought-out and communicated idea.
  5. Present final artworks for public display via internet or gallery exhibit.
  6. Analyze, evaluate and critique artwork in oral and written form using art-specific vocabulary to respond to and interpret artwork.
  7. Connect artistic ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
You can also download the complete Course Description file here.   

For a copy of the PHS Course Syllabus for AP Art Click here

Check out work from past AP Studio Art Students in the gallery below. 

Final Exam in AP Art is Quite the Show

Fantastic Portfolio Presentations from Past AP Students