Renaissance High School – AP Studio Art-2d Portfolio

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

_Art, Level II course._ AP 2-D Art and Design Portfolio is a college level course open to students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art, concentrating on 2-D design. AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio Exam is not based on a written exam; instead, the focus will be to submit portfolio exams to College Board for evaluation and the successful completion of the AP course at the end of the school year. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design, as well as development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of the year. Work focuses on the use Elements and Principles of Art and Design, which includes figure ground relationship, connection, juxtaposition, and hierarchy. Portfolio Exam contains two sections. The Selected Works Section, which requires students to demonstrate skillful synthesis of materials, process, and ideas. The Sustained Investigation section requires students to conduct a sustained investigation based on questions, through practice, experimentation, and revision. Both sections of the portfolio require students to articulate information about their work.