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supplies, depending on the concentration they
ADVANCED ART
choose.
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11-12)
The portfolio for Studio Art: Drawing requires
Advanced Art is intended for the motivated submissions in three distinct sections and is
advanced art student who desires an individual submitted in May.
approach to his/her studies as well as direction in Five actual drawings;
compiling a senior portfolio (a successful body of SECTION I: maximum size is 18" x
work). First semester includes work in a variety of Quality
24"
media with projects that emphasize problem
solving from a personal standpoint. During this SECTION II: 12 images; some may
semester, students compile or complete a Concentration be details
portfolio, if needed, for admission to an art college
12 images of 12
or university. During second semester, students
who have successfully completed the Advanced Art SECTION III: different works; one
Breadth image of each is
coursework may work independently. Since most
of the work is independently designed, students submitted
need to be self-directed learners. They will be
Prerequisite: Creative Painting, Creative Drawing or
responsible for developing a 9-week plan at the
beginning of each grading period. Advanced Painting
Lab Fee: $70.00, the AP test fee is $95.00
Lab Fee: $70
Prerequisite: Creative Painting, Creative Drawing or
Advanced Painting DIGITAL PHOTO 1
(Semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)

AP STUDIO ART This course is designed to provide students with
the study of art elements and principles of design
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grade 12)
through the medium of photography. Students will
The Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art: learn how to use digital SLR cameras and point-
Drawing is a performance-based visual exam and-shoot digital cameras. Using computers and
designed for self-motivated students who excel in state of the art computer software, including
risk-taking and independent thought. Successful Adobe Photoshop and LightRoom, students will
completion of Art III is a pre-requisite. Each student learn how to plan and produce compositions that
will develop and submit a portfolio that serves as a demonstrate an understanding of composition,
direct demonstration of achievement. The term color and visual impact. Students will have the
"drawing" is used very broadly; all sorts of art that opportunities to utilize digital cameras, a flatbed
involves directly making marks on a surface can fit scanner, and computer software and output work
into this portfolio. This includes not only work in on laser printers and professional
traditional drawing media -- such as pencils, ink, quality ink jet printers.
and pastels -- but also many kinds of painting,
printmaking, and other forms of expression. Required Camera: Any digital camera other than a
phone camera is acceptable.
Students in AP Studio Art should expect to devote
-Students will have the opportunity to sign-out
at least ten hours of work outside of class per week
to stay on track. Additionally, students may decide DSLR cameras

to purchase specific materials, such as canvas or Prerequisite: None
illustration board, to best develop their work. Lab and Material Fee: $40.00
Students can expect to spend $30.00 to $100.00 on

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