It is very important for students who may be planning a career in art to elect this course in the first semester of their senior year. This course is designed to meet the needs of these students. Assignments are individualized for students to build on their strengths, reduce weak areas and mat, mount and photograph art works. The teacher demonstrates proper matting and mounting, shrink packaging, dry mounting and labeling techniques. Artists and art school representatives are invited to make presentations about various jobs and educational requirements for employment.
Students present their work for review and criticism in class.
Interview with Art Faculty and submission of portfolio AP Studio Art is for the most serious art student. Students are expected to work independently during class and out of class to complete the requirements. Students are made aware of the varied occupations and careers that comprise the commercial art field. Projects emphasize visual communications through images. Logos, cover and package design, and desktop publishing are a few of the areas covered.