Debary Elementary School – PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN HONORS

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

The purpose of this course is to work in a self-directed environment toward the development of a portfolio showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern, articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not limited to, content in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, traditional photography, digital photography, and/or new media and emerging technologies that demonstrate understanding of design principles as applied to a 2-dimensional surface. Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and art issues individually and in a group and manipulate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create 2-dimensional works of art that are progressively more innovative and representative of the student's artistic and cognitive growth. In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students’ portfolios show personal vision, artistic growth over time, mastery of visual art skills and techniques, and evidence of sophisticated analytical and problem-solving abilities based on structural, historical, and cultural knowledge. Students are self-directed and display readiness for high levels of critical thinking, research, conceptual thinking, and creative risk-taking. Participation in the Annual AP/Honors Art Exhibit, with artist statement, is an expectation of the course. This course incorporates hands-on activities and consumption of art materials.