AP 3-D Art and Design, an immersive course that invites you to sculpt, cast, and construct your artistic visions into tangible forms. Whether you’re drawn to the tactile beauty of ceramics or the structural challenges of metalwork, this course offers a platform to express and refine your 3-D artistry.

Course Overview

AP 3-D Art and Design is an exploratory experience that challenges students to think and create in three dimensions. You’ll explore a variety of materials and processes to produce artwork that showcases your personal style and the skills you’ve honed throughout the course. This course, mirroring an introductory college-level program in 3-D art and design, guides students in the development of technical skills and creative expression, allowing them to produce work that reflects their individual style and the concepts they have learned.

Skills Development

In AP 3-D Art and Design, you’ll cultivate a range of artistic skills, including:

• Material Exploration: Investigate the properties and potentials of various 3-D materials.
• Process Mastery: Learn and refine techniques that bring your artistic concepts to life.
• Creative Expression: Translate your ideas into 3-D artworks that communicate your unique perspective.

Equivalency and Prerequisites

• College Course Equivalent: This course parallels an introductory college course in 3-D art and design.
• Recommended Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites are required, but any prior experience in creating three-dimensional art will be advantageous.

Portfolio Submission

• Portfolio Due Date: May 10, 2024, by 8 PM ET.
• AP Art and Design students must submit their digital portfolios by this deadline.

Course Content

The AP 3-D Art and Design curriculum encourages you to:

Big Idea 1: Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas

• Focus: Understanding the decision-making process behind artistic creation.
• Practice: Reflect on experiences, explore artistic mediums, and evaluate art and design works.

Big Idea 2: Make Art and Design

• Focus: Learning the techniques and processes used by artists and designers.
• Practice: Develop guiding questions, experiment with combinations of materials, and apply the elements and principles of 3-D art and design.

Big Idea 3: Present Art and Design

• Focus: Discovering the rationale behind presenting artwork to audiences.
• Practice: Articulate the use of materials and processes, showcase skills, and demonstrate the evolution of your work.

Preparing for Artistic Expression

To thrive in AP 3-D Art and Design, immerse yourself in creative exploration, connect with art and design traditions, and embrace the iterative process of making art. Let your creativity take shape in the world of three dimensions! 🎨✨