Grades: 11 and/or 12
Subject Area/Course Credit: Creative Arts, 1 credit
Prerequisite: To enroll in the photography concentration of AP 2-D Art and Design, it is essential that a student has completed the Digital Photography course prior to AP 2-D. To enroll in the graphic design concentration it is essential that a student has completed the Digital Graphic Design course prior to AP 2-D.
AP 2-D Art and Design is a challenging course designed for students who have a serious interest in the subject. Photography and graphics are acceptable for this option, provided they conform to the specific requirements of the final portfolio regarding content and size. It is possible to take the exam in one year if a candidate has previously completed the photography or digital graphic design classes and has a strong collection of work. Alternatively, some students prefer to take the class over two years after completing the photography or digital graphic design course. At this level in order to be successful students must be prepared to develop an independent portfolio based upon a theme of their choice.
Required Materials: Students taking the 2-D syllabus and entering a photography portfolio will require a digital SLR camera with a large storage card (at least 64 GB). It must be capable of taking pictures with manual exposure in JPEG file format.