AP Studio Art 12

This course presents students with the challenge of researching, defining, producing, assessing, refining and reflecting a body of work in the fields of art and/or design.

This course is studio-based, with time spent in active, self-guided studio work during both the academic (morning) class time and an art afternoon commitment (beyond regular Brentwood Arts requirements). Instruction consists of broadly defined assignments, individual coaching, and guided group critique. Additional instruction is occasionally provided to provide exemplars from the worlds of art and design, outline technical issues related to art-making or curatorial practice, or to discuss post-secondary paths and career opportunities related to art and design. The final AP exam for this course takes the form of an adjudicated portfolio submission; however, students who are permitted to take the course in Grade 11 typically are on track to spend a second year in the course in Grade 12 and submit that portfolio then. If students start in Grade 11 in this course, they should note that Ministry credit is only awarded at the end of their second year in the course with the completion of the AP portfolio submission.

Students should only take this class if they are passionate about making, feel comfortable in a studio environment and are capable of self-directed, inquiry-based learning. Students should be prepared to find time in their schedules for several hours per week of independent studio work above and beyond the time commitments already listed. It will be very challenging to find success in this course without a strong routine.

• Course Prerequisite: Application, portfolio submission, and interview with course instructor, , Ms. Andersen, or completion of AP Studio Art 11