Going through high school, you’re bound to know someone who has been in an AP class. You study and prep all year for one big test in May that you hope will score you some college credit. Every class seems to be nearly the same- except AP Studio Art.
AP Art works a lot differently then other AP classes. Instead of tests and the occasional project, your time is taken up by near-weekly art projects called breadths and concentrations. After school, you have to come in for critiques on your work. Yes, we still have to do an essay and presentation towards the end like any other class, but most of the time, all we do is draw, paint, and repeat.
In the end, a portfolio submission takes the place of the usual AP test, and it showcases your improvement throughout the year. Below you will find a few of the 30-some pieces I created this year.