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AP 2-D Art And Design
$999.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description For AP 2D Art & Design
AP 2-D Art and Design is a college-level Advanced Placement art course that helps students explore creative ideas through two-dimensional design. Students work with materials, processes, and techniques such as photography, graphic design, collage, printmaking, and digital art. In addition, they explore key design ideas such as color, space, balance, contrast, and composition. Students also experiment, revise their work, and explain their creative choices. As a result, they develop a strong portfolio that shows their skills, ideas, and artistic growth. Overall, the course prepares students for the AP 2-D Art and Design portfolio submission and future studies in art, design, and related creative fields.
Skills You'll Learn
Course Content
| Big Idea / Component | Title | Expectations Summary | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas | Students research artists and designers, document experiences, explore materials and processes, connect work to art and design traditions, and evaluate works of art and design. | Inquiry and Investigation |
| 2 | Make Art and Design | Students develop guiding questions, practice, experiment, revise, and synthesize materials, processes, and ideas while applying the elements and principles of 2-D art and design. | Making |
| 3 | Present Art and Design | Students explain creative choices, identify inquiry questions, describe demonstrated skills, and communicate how practice, experimentation, and revision shaped their work. | Communication and Reflection |
| Portfolio | Sustained Investigation | Students develop an inquiry-led body of 2-D work and submit process images and written evidence showing sustained investigation, revision, and synthesis. | Portfolio Development |
| Portfolio | Selected Works | Students select, photograph, edit, and present finished works that demonstrate 2-D art and design skills and intentional use of materials, processes, and ideas. | Portfolio Presentation |
| CR6 | Artistic Integrity | Students document sources, distinguish their own work from referenced material, and follow ethical practices when using images, digital tools, and artistic influences. | Ethical Practice |
Frequently Asked Questions
AP 2-D Art and Design is a college-level art course focused on creating and communicating ideas through two-dimensional design. Students explore different materials, processes, and techniques while developing an AP portfolio.
This course is ideal for students interested in art, photography, graphic design, digital art, or other forms of 2-D design. It is especially useful for students who want to strengthen their creative skills and build an art portfolio.
Students develop skills in composition, visual communication, creative thinking, experimentation, and design. They also learn to work with different materials and techniques, revise their work, and communicate their artistic ideas.
No specific prerequisite is required. Previous experience creating two-dimensional art and design work can be helpful but is not required.
AP 2-D Art and Design is typically completed over one academic year. During the course, students create, revise, and select artwork as they prepare their AP portfolio.
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