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About the Course
In AP 2-D Art and Design, you’ll use the skills you learn in the course, and your own ideas, to create unique works of art. Throughout the course, you’ll develop an inquiry that guides artmaking through practice, experimentation, and revision of materials, processes, and ideas while demonstrating 2-D art and design skills through graphic design, sequential art, photography, collage, printmaking, illustration, industrial design, animation, game design, painting, fibers, and others.
Guidance for Artificial Intelligence Tools and Other Services
The use of artificial intelligence tools is prohibited at any stage of the creative process.
Skills You'll Learn
Investigating the materials, processes, and ideas that artists and designers use
Practicing, experimenting, and revising as you create your own work
Communicating your ideas about works of art and design
Equivalency and Prerequisites
College Course Equivalent
An introductory college course in 2-D art and design
Recommended Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, but any experience creating two-dimensional art and design work, in or out of the classroom, will be helpful.
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