“Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.”
AP Studio Art is an advanced course designed for visually gifted high school students to prepare for entry into university-level studio classes. Students will work toward submitting a portfolio in 3-D Design, 2-D Design, or Drawing that excels in concept, composition, and execution. Throughout the year, students will create a comprehensive and innovative body of work addressing the three central sections in the AP Studio Art portfolio: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth.
Due to the advanced nature of the course, students will work as independent artists involved in an ongoing process of making critical decisions about their work. Through high-quality instruction, demonstrations, sustained studio and sketchbook practice, and participation in class critiques, students will develop, analyse, and solve a series of design problems. Students are expected to show resolution and mastery of concept, composition, and technical skill in their final work.
