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AP 2D Art and Design 859 12 2 1
AP 2D Art and Design offers highly motivated students the opportunity to work in an environment that is analogous to a college setting. The course is designed for students who have had previous successful experiences in Photography I and II who are willing to devote considerable time and effort to the study of photography and the development of higher level skills. ​Students will work with traditional and non-traditional darkroom techniques as well as various digital editing software, including Adobe Photoshop, to develop a variety of specific portfolios based on gelatin silver prints, digital photo editing, and graphic design that illustrate their understanding of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.​ The AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio is a performance based exam/ portfolio review. Note: All students are required to complete summer assignments and they are expected to devote at least 4 hours per week outside of class to the development of their skills and the completion of their assignments. Students must have a 35mm camera, digital camera, and a flash drive. In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click​ ​here​ for AP policy).
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Minimum grade of C or better in Photography I.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced in all 3 Keystone Exams.
● Teacher recommendation.
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