AP Art & Design

Understand the different types of AP art classes and how to decide which one is right for you. We also explain the parts of the AP Art and Design portfolio.

Unit 1: Course Overview

Overview of AP Art and Design

1.3 Connections to Art Traditions

1.2 Getting Started With the Basics

Acquire all the design skills you'll need for AP Art and Design. We will guide you through the portfolio requirements (sustained investigation and selected works) and how to develop your student voice. We do a review of the principles of design for AP 2D art, AP Drawing, and AP 3D art.

Unit 2: Portfolio Design Skills

2.1 Portfolio Skills and Requirements

2.2 Principles of Design for AP2D and Draw

2.3 Principles of Design for AP3D

2.4 Developing Student Voice

2.1 Questioning Art

2.0 Creating Art - Overview

Understand what needs to go into the AP Art and Design portfolio. We cover sustained investigations, guiding questions, selected works, and how to write about your art.

Unit 3: Portfolio Analysis

3.1 Creating a Portfolio

3.4 Selected Works

3.5 Writing for AP Art

3.3 Inquiries and Guiding Questions

3.2 Sustained Investigations

3.4 Explanation of Artistic Processes

3.3 Identifying Guiding Questions

Learn all about the AP Art and Design exams! We guide you through both exam rubrics and graded examples to develop an understanding of how your work will be scored. 

Unit 4: Exam Rubrics

4.1 Score Makeup

4.3 Selected Works Rubric

4.2 Sustained Investigation Rubric

Gain important tips and tricks for the AP Art and Design exams! We explain the differences between appropriation and plagiarism, things to avoid, how to use photograph your work, how to use source images, and much more to help you prepare your portfolio!

🎨AP Art & Design - Unit 3: Portfolio Analysis

Exam Date: May 6, 2023

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