AP 2-D Art and Design
Course Type: Elective
Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design is a college level course where students will develop skills in diverse mediums such as painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, fiber arts, mixed media, digital art, photography, illustration, and graphic design. Students will learn how to reflect upon their work, revise, and build works in a series. They will learn how to present and communicate the ideas contained within the works that they create.
Students will be tasked with creating a portfolio with 20 total works in a self directed, but guided, manner. Students are expected to do this during studio time and outside of school as homework. Students will choose mediums of their choice to create their works, and will select the media based on their concepts and ideas. Students will be responsible for thoroughly documenting their work through photography and writing. Student portfolios will be evaluated by outside instructors who are appointed by the college board.