苏州北美国际高级中学 AP艺术

在College Board开设的38门课程中，有一类非常特殊且有趣的存在，那便是AP arts 艺术课程。旗下开设5门课程：

AP Music Theory音乐乐理

AP Art History艺术史

AP Drawing绘画

AP 2D艺术设计

AP 3D艺术设计

其中后三门是艺术设计实践课，而这三门艺术课程也是同学们最好奇，和被咨询最多的存在。

我们今天就先来聊一聊这三门AP艺术类课程。
In the 38 courses offered by the College Board, there is a very special and interesting category known as AP arts courses.

Within this category, there are 5 courses: AP Music Theory, AP Art History, and three art design practice courses - AP Drawing, AP 2D Art Design, and AP 3D Art Design.

Among these, the three art courses are the ones that students are most curious about and inquire about the most.

Today, let's start by discussing these three AP art courses.

AP艺术设计项目旨在培养学生艺术设计能力的同时，锻炼学生的思考以及创作能力，并且十分注重对艺术上表达和沟通能力。通过学习这三门课程，同学们将研究调查一个独立课题，并在这个主题的基础上创作出一系列的原创艺术作品。

和其他课程相比，这三门课最特殊的一点就是，它们不需要参加传统意义上的考试，而是线上提交作品集。在完成注册后，官网上会发放一个作品上传链接，报考的同学只需在截止日期前按要求完成上传即可。

The AP Art Design courses are designed to cultivate students' artistic design skills while also developing their thinking and creative abilities. They place significant emphasis on artistic expression and communication. Through the study of these three courses, students will research and investigate an independent topic and create a series of original art pieces based on that theme.

What sets these three courses apart from others is that they do not require traditional exams. Instead, students are required to submit a portfolio of their work online. After registering, the College Board website provides a link for submitting the portfolio, and students need to complete the submission as per the requirements before the deadline.

作品集的主要内容分为两大类，15-20的同系列艺术创作，以及相关的文字创作灵感解释。

在上传时会分为两部分进行上传，SI艺术调查发展阶段作品15幅，占分60%；和精选作品5幅，占比40%。
The portfolio consists of two main categories: a set of 15-20 related artistic creations and associated written explanations of the creative inspiration.

During the submission, there are two parts to upload: the Sustained Investigation (SI) Art Development Phase, which includes 15 pieces and accounts for 60% of the score, and the Selected Works, which comprise 5 pieces and make up 40% of the score.

具体上传的作品类型，则是根据科目进行划分。
The specific types of work to be uploaded vary depending on the subject of the course.

AP Drawing

AP Drawing的课程的主要作品方式就是绘画，在自定课题的基础上，创作一系列绘画，但不限于线描、油画、卡通、数字绘画等等等等，只要是运用到绘画能力的表现方式，都可以用来递交AP Drawing的考试。

AP Drawing对技巧的评判标准也是相对比较显而易见的，绘画的完成度高，构型的技巧，上色的技巧等等，都是评判AP Drawing技巧的标准。
The main form of artistic expression in the AP Drawing course is drawing. Students create a series of drawings based on self-selected themes, and this can encompass various drawing techniques such as line drawing, oil painting, cartoons, digital art, and more. Any form of artistic expression that involves drawing skills can be submitted for the AP Drawing exam.

The evaluation criteria for AP Drawing primarily focus on technical skills. High levels of completeness in the drawings, compositional skills, coloring techniques, and other technical aspects are essential factors in assessing the skills of the students in AP Drawing.

▲SNA  Kalare 学姐AP drawing 5分作品

AP 2D Art and Design

AP 2D艺术设计是基于平面画面的表达方式，与AP Drawing所不同的是，2D可以囊括更多的艺术表达方式，以及尝试涉及更多的艺术材料。

2D的艺术表达方式不仅囊括于各种风格化的插画，并且还可以加入摄影、平面设计、拼贴、版画等各种多样的表达形式。所涉及的艺术材料也是没有局限性的，可以同时用多种画材，也可以在画上融入综合材料，只要画面仍旧是平面的，就属于2D的范畴。

由于设计范围的多样，2D的评分标准也相对比较宽泛。它会从多种设计方式，比如画面平衡度、色彩使用、图形设计等多方面来综合评判作品，但总体来说，还是对画面的表现力打分。
AP 2D Art Design focuses on two-dimensional expressions and differs from AP Drawing in that it encompasses a wider range of artistic expressions and encourages the use of various artistic materials.

The 2D art expressions can include a variety of stylized illustrations and can incorporate diverse forms of expression such as photography, graphic design, collage, printmaking, and more. There are no limitations on the artistic materials involved; students can use multiple drawing materials simultaneously or integrate various materials into the artwork as long as the final result remains two-dimensional.

Due to the diverse design possibilities, the evaluation criteria for AP 2D Art Design are relatively broad. The assessment takes into account various design aspects, including visual balance, color usage, graphic design, and more, but overall, the emphasis is on the visual expression of the artwork.

AP 3D Art and Design

对AP课程分数比较了解的同学们可能知道，AP 3D作为AP课程里最难的几门课之一，已经连续两年问鼎“最低5分率”的榜首了。或许是这点经常让大家对3D课望而却步，但事实上3D艺术设计可以说是艺术课程里最有趣的一门。
For students who are well-versed in AP course scores, they may know that AP 3D, as one of the most challenging courses in the AP program, has consistently ranked as the course with the highest "percentage of students scoring a 5" for the past two years. Perhaps this fact often discourages students from taking the 3D course. However, in reality, 3D Art Design can be considered one of the most interesting courses in the realm of art.
 
 
 

3D艺术的作品形式囊括了雕塑、陶瓷艺术、金属艺术加工、建筑模型、3D建模、纺织服装、空间装置、行为艺术等众多涉及到空间和立体构造的艺术形式，参加这门课的同学会接触到很多之前从没有接触过的艺术门类。

除此之外，3D艺术需要和材料打交道，每天都在实验新材料，动手制作艺术品。将脑中的想法化作三维实现，对同学们来说是一种非常有趣的过程。

3D的评分标准基本与前两者相同，会从不同的方面来评判作品。相对来说会提高难度的主要会体现在文字解释方面，3D的作品说明需要涉及到每一个元素和材料的解释，需要同学从主题构思阶段就开始考虑材料和主题的关联性。
The forms of artwork in 3D Art Design encompass various spatial and three-dimensional artistic expressions, including sculpture, ceramics, metal art processing, architectural models, 3D modeling, textile and clothing, spatial installations, and performance art. Students taking this course will be exposed to many different art disciplines they may not have encountered before.

Additionally, 3D art requires hands-on interaction with materials, with students experimenting with new materials and crafting artwork regularly. Transforming their ideas into three-dimensional reality can be a highly enjoyable process for students.

The scoring criteria for 3D Art Design are similar to the previous two courses but may present increased challenges in terms of written explanations. The descriptions for 3D artworks need to include explanations for every element and material used, and students are required to consider the relationship between materials and the theme from the conceptual stage.

AP艺术设计课程下的三门课程覆盖了艺术的不同门类，适合各种兴趣的同学参加。

苏州北美高级中学开设AP课程体系下的全部38门AP，就包括以上的3门实践类艺术AP。并且在2023年的考试中，苏州北美的艺术类学子达成了艺术类全通过成就，无论是均分还是满分率都远超世界分数线。
AP Art Design courses cover various art disciplines and are suitable for students with different interests. Suzhou North America High School offers all 38 AP courses within the AP program, including the three practical art AP courses mentioned above. In the 2023 exams, students from Suzhou North America High School achieved remarkable success in art, with high pass rates and above-average scores compared to the global standards.

根据College Board AP官方统计，在2023年考试中AP 2D的满分率为12%，而在苏州北美艺术学子的共同努力下，满分比被拉至惊人的42%，是世界分数线的3.5倍！而在AP 3D这门5分率最低的课程中，苏州北美学子也获得了14%的5分率，是世界5分率的2倍。除此以外，班级里9成同学获得了4分及以上的成绩，祝贺他们。
According to official statistics from College Board AP, in the 2023 exams, the AP 2D course had a worldwide 12% rate of achieving a perfect score. However, through the collective efforts of students at Suzhou North America High School, this perfect score rate was astonishingly raised to 42%, which is 3.5 times the global average! In the case of the AP 3D course, which has one of the lowest 5-point pass rates, Suzhou North America students also achieved a 14% pass rate, which is twice the worldwide pass rate. Additionally, more than 90% of the students in the class received scores of 4 or higher. Congratulations to them!

对于未来致力于学习艺术的同学来说，学习AP艺术，向大学提交AP艺术成绩会是申请的优先选项。而对非艺术专业的同学们来说，AP艺术也是一门让人兴趣盎然的课程，会是文化课和理科课程学习中的调味剂。许多的藤校级别大U都希望能看见学生的全面性和多样性，拥有一门AP艺术成绩也会为申请增光添彩。

AP的3门艺术成绩不仅可以用来给大学递交成绩，也可以用于替换学分。比如说前往美国Pratt普瑞特艺术学院的Eric学长，在苏州北美时修了AP 2D和AP 3D两门课程，并斩获了一门4分一门5分好成绩。在他入学普瑞特后，这两门帮他越换了6分，一下子完成了一年所要求的的15个学分的小一半。普瑞特的总学分是135个，修够学分就能毕业。
For students dedicated to pursuing art in the future, studying AP Art courses and submitting AP Art scores to colleges and universities can be a top priority for their applications. However, for students not pursuing art-related majors, AP Art courses offer an exciting and enriching experience, serving as a complement to their academic coursework in the humanities and sciences. Many prestigious universities, including Ivy League institutions, value students' well-roundedness and diversity, and having an AP Art score can enhance an application.

The AP Art scores are not only useful for college applications but can also be used to earn college credits. For instance, an alumni student, Eric, who went on to study at Pratt Institute in the United States, took both AP 2D and AP 3D courses while at Suzhou North America and achieved scores of 4 and 5, respectively. Upon entering Pratt Institute, these two AP Art courses allowed him to earn 6 credits, fulfilling nearly half of the 15 credits required for his first year. Pratt Institute has a total credit requirement of 135, so accumulating enough credits is key to graduation.

AP学习小Tips 

Tips for AP learning

1.详细阅读解析AP Arts官方给出的评分标准。

只要是考试，就有它的评分标准，哪怕是艺术也一样。为了可以公正评判不一样的艺术风格，官方给出了详细的标准，在对绘画和设计制作的要求之上，还划分了多类用于评判作品的主题选择和切题度、项目的递进和发展程度、文字解释的清晰程度、作品的展示和拍摄等等。

Carefully Review the Official AP Arts Scoring Criteria:

For any examination, there are specific scoring criteria, including art. To ensure a fair assessment of diverse artistic styles, the official criteria are provided. These criteria go beyond mere requirements for drawing and design. They are categorized to evaluate various aspects of the artwork, such as theme selection, alignment with the chosen theme, progression and development of the project, clarity of written explanations, and the presentation and photography of the artwork.

It's crucial to thoroughly understand these criteria as they guide the evaluators in assessing your work. By aligning your art with these standards, you increase the likelihood of achieving a higher score. These criteria are designed to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation of art, regardless of the style or approach.

2.时间规划很重要

艺术创作是非常花费时间的，一个精细的画面需要反复雕琢，所以时间管理会变得非常重要。如果有一年报了多门AP考试的情况下，要学会合理规划时间，AP艺术通常的上传日期是5月初，但是上传系统在前年年末就会开放。同学可以利用寒假的时间提前完成作品，在4月前就把作品上传，把4、5月留给复习其他AP考试。

另外，AP艺术是允许一年报考多门艺术类AP的，但是作品内容是不允许重复的，所以通常情况下并不推荐一年报考多门艺术AP。
Effective Time Management is Crucial:

Art creation is a time-consuming process, as meticulous artwork often requires repeated refinement. Therefore, time management becomes extremely important. If you are taking multiple AP exams in a given year, it's essential to plan your time wisely. The typical submission deadline for AP Art is in early May, but the upload system opens in the previous year. You can use your winter break to complete your artwork in advance and upload it by April, leaving April and May for reviewing for other AP exams.

Additionally, AP Art allows you to take multiple art-related AP exams within a year, but the content of your artwork should not be repeated. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to take multiple art AP exams within the same year. Planning your schedule carefully is key to managing your time effectively.

3.主题的选择要耳目一新

AP艺术类都是基于一个明确主题的基础上进行创作的，这个主题的选择会尤为重要，并且主题也是评分中的一部分。所以主题不能太过于老套，也不能太过于宽泛，需要存在一定的批判性眼光。另外AP艺术的创作是需要一定的递进性的，在决定主题的同时就要考虑到未来的发展性。
Choose Fresh and Innovative Themes:

All AP Art courses are based on the creation of artwork with a clear theme. The choice of your theme is of paramount importance and is a crucial component of the scoring process. Therefore, your theme should not be too clichéd nor overly broad. It should demonstrate a degree of critical thinking and innovation. Furthermore, your AP Art creation should have a sense of progression. When selecting your theme, consider its potential for future development.

Choosing a theme that is unique and thought-provoking can make your artwork stand out and can contribute to a higher score. It's important to demonstrate your creativity and originality through your choice of theme.

4.Ai零容忍

随着去年起Ai艺术的大爆发，AP官方也修改了条例，坚决坚持对Ai创作的零容忍态度，禁止Ai出现在学生作品的各个阶段。无论是作品、文字描述，甚至是调查阶段，皆不允许出现Ai参与的痕迹。
Zero Tolerance for AI:

With the recent surge in AI-generated art, the AP program has amended its regulations to maintain a strict zero-tolerance stance towards AI in art creation. AI is strictly prohibited from any involvement in student artwork at all stages. Whether it's the artwork itself, written descriptions, or even the research phase, any trace of AI involvement is not allowed.

It's crucial to create your artwork independently, ensuring that it reflects your personal creativity and skills. Relying on AI for any aspect of your AP art can result in severe penalties and is discouraged by the AP program.

AP艺术报考要求

The requirements for enrolling in AP Art courses

1.喜爱艺术，热爱创作，愿意在艺术上花费时间；

2.有一定的绘画基础或动手能力，了解一些相对应的软件；

3.有一定的原创基础，请带着作品咨询艺术组老师。

Passion for art, a love for creating, and a willingness to invest time in artistic pursuits.

Possess a basic understanding of drawing or hands-on skills and familiarity with relevant software.

Have some foundational skills in original creation, and feel free to consult with art department teachers with your work.