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FINE ARTS AP COURSE OFFERINGS

AP ART: STUDIO DRAWING

Description: The submission of a portfolio is required and works could include drawing, painting,

printmaking, and more. AP Art Studio Drawing is a production based art course for students
who are seriously interested in improving their drawing skills and producing a portfolio of work.
The course is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues, techniques, and
media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation,
illusion of depth, and mark-making are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety
of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. Style can range from
abstract to realistic.
Skills for Success: Students should have developing to advanced drawing skills/technical ability
and have a strong work ethic. Passion for creating art is a must.
Academic Suitability: Students must have taken the beginning art courses, Visual Art I/2D and
Visual Art II/3D. They must also have taken at least one year of advanced art courses. Drawing
and Painting I is recommended.
Out of Class Commitments: This course demands a significant commitment, including at least 10
hours a week working on art outside of class.
Summer Work: Two artworks are due the first day of school including one realistic drawing (any
subject matter, any material) and one concentration artwork (work based on a concept or
theme).
Contact: Mike Lasseter - mike_lasseter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AP ART: STUDIO 2D DESIGN

Description: The submission of a portfolio is required and works could include graphic design,
typography, digital imaging, photography, painting, printmaking, and more. AP Art Studio 2D
Design is a production based art course for students who are seriously interested in improving
their design skills and producing a portfolio of work. The course is intended to address a very
broad interpretation of design issues. The use of the elements and principles of design guide the
artist in making decisions about how to organize an image on the picture plane in order to
communicate content. Students demonstrate mastery through any 2D medium including
graphic design, photography, collage, fashion design, illustration, painting, and printmaking.
Skills for Success: Students should have developing to advanced design skills and have a strong
work ethic. Passion for creating art is a must.
Academic Suitability: Students must have taken the beginning art courses, Visual Art I/2D and

Visual Art II/3D. They must also have taken at least one year of advanced art courses. Draw/Paint
I, Photo I, or Graphics I is recommended.
Out of Class Commitments: This course demands a significant commitment, including at least
10 hours a week working on art outside of class.
Summer Work: Two artworks are due the first day of school including one design (any medium,
any subject matter, any material) and one concentration artwork (work based on a concept or
theme).
Contact: Mike Lasseter - mike_lasseter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us