871 ­ ADVANCED STUDIO ART Full Year • 1 credit • Grades 11, 12 • Elective • Fee • Prerequisite: C or higher in at least two intermediate art classes. (2D, 3D, or Computer Graphics in any combination) Students will be able to work in the 2D – 3D media of their choice, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, metals or computer graphics. Students will spend the year developing individual portfolios to submit for college consideration and scholarship competitions. Students will be guided through the individual preparation of their portfolios based on prior experience, artistic strengths, and career plans with the help of the instructor. The creation and presentation of portfolios, including the creation of a digital record of work, will be emphasized. Students requesting this course will have demonstrated high motivation, interest, and the ability to work independently during previous art courses. A sketchbook is required. This class may be taken for 879AP: AP (Advanced Placement) credit with permission from the instructor.