About the AP Art and Design Program

Find essential resources for AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design, and AP Drawing.

Explore the Courses

In AP Art and Design courses, students develop the skills that artists and designers use, and create a portfolio of work that is assessed to produce their AP score.

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AP 2-D Art and Design

Students refine and apply 2-D skills to ideas they develop throughout the course.

Explore the 2-D Course
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AP 3-D Art and Design

Students refine and apply 3-D skills to ideas they develop throughout the course.

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AP Drawing

Students refine and apply drawing skills to ideas they develop throughout the course.

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AP Art and Design Digital Portfolio

Students submit images of their work through the AP Digital Portfolio.

Portfolio Policies

Review and share with students the AP Art and Design portfolio requirements and policies.

Review AP Art and Design Portfolio Policies

Portfolio Submission Process

Find details and guides for coordinators, teachers, and students about the digital portfolio submission process.

Learn About the Submission Process

Portfolio Submission Timeline for Teachers

Get key information and deadlines for AP Art and Design.

Review the Timeline

Guidance for Artificial Intelligence Tools and Other Services

Teachers should remind students to review the artificial intelligence policy before submitting portfolio components as final to the AP Program for scoring. The use of generative artificial intelligence tools is prohibited at any stage of the creative process.

2024 AP Art and Design Exhibit

This exhibit showcases the outstanding artwork created by students for the May 2024 AP Exam.

Art & Design Exhibit 2024

Resources

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AP Art and Design Digital Submission Guide for Teachers

This guide provides an overview of the AP Art and Design submission process in the AP Digital Portfolio and outlines the steps AP teachers can take to support their students.

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AP Art and Design Digital Submission Guide for AP Coordinators

This guide provides an overview of the AP Art and Design submission process in the AP Digital Portfolio and outlines the steps AP coordinators can take to support their students.

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AP Art and Design Webinars

Register for live online sessions and webinars—or watch recordings—for 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing.