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ADVANCED PAINTING AP STUDIO ART
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12) (Full year, 1 AP credit, Grade 12)
This is an intermediate course that builds on the skills The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art:
and concepts learned in Creative Painting or Art III. Drawing is a performance-based visual exam designed
Students will experiment with more complex for self-motivated students who excel in risk-taking and
techniques and processes, while learning to make a independent thought. Successful completion of Art III is
clear visual statement in a painting. Students will work a pre-requisite. Each student will develop and submit a
from photos, real life and imagination. Subjects of the portfolio that serves as a direct demonstration of
paintings will vary from landscapes to portraits, achievement. The term "drawing" is used very broadly;
abstractions to still-lifes and also social commentaries. all sorts of art that involves directly making marks on a
By using their knowledge of color theory, compositional surface can fit into this portfolio. This includes not only
development and their desire to develop a personal work in traditional drawing media -- such as pencils, ink,
style, student work will vary on a personal level from and pastels -- but also many kinds of painting,
abstraction to realistic works. (Approximately $10 - $30 printmaking, and other forms of expression. Students in
in additional supplies may be needed depending on AP Studio Art should expect to devote at least ten hours
student projects) of work outside of class per week to stay on track.
Additionally, students may decide to purchase specific
Lab Fee: $30.00 materials, such as canvas or illustration board, to best
Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1 develop their work. Students can expect to spend
$30.00 to $100.00 on supplies, depending on the
ADVANCED ART concentration they choose.
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12) The portfolio for Studio Art: Drawing requires
submissions in three distinct sections and is submitted
Advanced Art is intended for the motivated advanced in May.
art student who desires an individual approach to
his/her studies as well as direction in compiling a senior SECTION I: Five actual drawings;
portfolio (a successful body of work). First semester
includes work in a variety of media with projects that Quality maximum size is 18" x 24"
emphasize problem solving from a personal standpoint.
During this semester, students compile or complete a SECTION II: 12 images; some may be
portfolio, if needed, for admission to an art college or Concentration details
university. During second semester, students who have
successfully completed the Advanced Art coursework SECTION III: 12 images of 12 different
may work independently. Since most of the work is Breadth works; one image of each is
independently designed, students need to be self-
directed learners. They will be responsible for submitted
developing a 9-week plan at the beginning of each
grading period. Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Creative
Painting, Creative Drawing or Advanced Painting
Lab Fee: $40.00, the AP test fee is $92.00
Lab Fee: $20.00 plus supplies DIGITAL PHOTO 1
(Approximately $30.00-$50.00 total)
Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Creative (Semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
Painting, Creative Drawing or Advanced Painting
This course is designed to provide students with the
study of art elements and principles of design through
the medium of photography. Students will learn how to
use digital SLR cameras and point-and-shoot digital
cameras. Using computers and state of the art
computer software, including Adobe Photoshop and
LightRoom, students will learn how to plan and produce
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