Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

454051 Art H/AP Drawing
Portfolio (2-hour
block)
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Art I or Art I H/PreAP and/or Art II
or Art II H/PreAP, portfolio, and teacher
recommendation
Credits: 2
What’s next? Art H/AP Two-Dimensional
Portfolio, Art H/AP Three-Dimensional Portfolio,
Art History AP
Art H/AP Drawing Portfolio, a two-hour class, is an advanced studio
course for the college-bound and career-oriented student. It is
designed for talented art students who wish to pursue college level
studies while in high school. Emphasis will be on drawing, in methods
such as graphite, charcoal, painting, and printmaking. Students will
compile digital portfolios that fulfill the current College Board
requirements. This is a two-hour class. Students receive two credits, 1
AP credit and 1 honors credit. This course prepares the student to take
the AP exam. The supply cost is approximately $125.00.
454071 Art History AP The aim of the course is to introduce students to the rich traditions of
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
western and non-European architecture, sculpture, painting and other
art forms through factual knowledge and the skillful use of principles of
aesthetics and comparative criticism. Students will learn how to
respond to works of art with intelligence and sensitivity, examining the
major forms of artistic expression of the past and of distant cultures as
well as those of their own time and environment. Students may earn
college credit by passing an exam written by the College Board. This
course prepares the student to take the AP Art History exam. The
approximate student supply cost is $25.00.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.