AP Art and Design

Definition

The AP Art and Design course is an advanced level art program offered to high school students. It allows students to explore various artistic mediums, develop their skills, and create a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates their understanding of the principles and elements of art.

Related terms

Sustained Investigation: This term refers to an in-depth exploration of a specific theme or concept through multiple artworks. It involves researching, planning, creating, and reflecting on the chosen topic.

Selected Works: These are the artworks that you choose from your portfolio to submit for evaluation. They should represent your best pieces that demonstrate your technical skills, creativity, and conceptual thinking.

Principles and Elements of Art: These are the fundamental concepts used in creating visual art. Principles include balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern/repitition/rhythm, proportion/scale/unity/harmony/variety; while elements include line shape/form space color value texture