2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin

ART2055A/ART2055B Visual Art Level 2A DP

1.0 credit per semester

The Visual Art Center VAC is a rigorous portfolio preparation program where students are challenged by working in a collective studio that thrives on collegiality and constructive criticism.. The VAC offers students a broad perspective of the visual arts and deepens their understanding of the opportunities for art related careers through exposure to art history contemporary artists and artwork. Students will discover how artists often work in collective studios and develop a collegial environment that thrives on giving and receiving constructive criticism. VAC students will synthesize and adapt approaches to artmaking to develop a personal style and voice. They will present a personal exhibition and justify curatorial choices that communicate meaning. By the end of the program students submit a portfolio of original work to meet the requirements for the AP Exam to demonstrate the competencies as identified by the College Board. Screen reader support enabled.

9 - 10 - 11 - 12
No repeats for credit

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