AP 2-D Art and Design

2023-24 Guidance for Artificial Intelligence Tools and Other Services

Portfolio Overview

In May, students submit their 2-D portfolio components through the AP Digital Portfolio.

For more in-depth information on course content and skills, download the AP Art and Design Course and Exam Description (CED).

Encourage your students to visit the AP 2-D Art and Design student page for portfolio information and portfolio samples.

Portfolio Deadline

AP Art and Design Submission Deadline

This is the deadline for students to submit portfolios to the AP Program through the AP Digital Portfolio.

Portfolio Format

The AP Art and Design portfolios each consist of two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected Works.

Sustained Investigation—Section 1

15 digital images; some may be details or process images | 60% of portfolio score
Students will submit images and writing to document their inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision:

• 15 digital images that can include process documentation and works of art and design.
• Typed responses to prompts, providing information about the inquiry that guided their investigation and ways they practiced, experimented, and revised.

Selected Works—Section 2

Digital images of 5 works | 40% of portfolio score
Students submit digital images of their work and commentary online to demonstrate skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas:

• 5 works with commentary identifying the materials, processes, and ideas used.
• Works may come from the Sustained Investigation section, but they do not have to.