40–40% of the AP exam. Key topics: Curating 5 finished artworks for submission as digital images, Writing three 100-character descriptors per work: idea, materials, and processes, Demonstrating synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas across selected pieces (Skill 2: Making Through Practice), Communicating artistic intent through concise written identification (Skill 3: Communication and Reflection), Rubric Row A: quality of 2-D art and design skills (elements and principles), scored 1–5, Rubric Row B: materials, processes, and ideas — synthesis across 5 works, scored 1–5, Rubric Row C: written identification of materials, processes, and ideas per work, scored 1–5, Image technical requirements: resolution, color accuracy, cropping, and lighting for digital submission, Curation strategy: breadth vs. depth across 5 works and coherence with overall artistic voice, Submission via College Board AP Digital Portfolio platform.
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