AP® Art and Design - 2025 Scoring Guidelines

The AP Art and Design 2025 Scoring Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating student portfolios in 2-D Art and Design, 3-D Art and Design, and Drawing. These guidelines outline the criteria for assessing sustained investigations and selected works, focusing on inquiry, practice, experimentation, and revision. Art educators and AP instructors can utilize these scoring rubrics to ensure consistent and fair evaluation of student submissions. The document includes detailed descriptions of scoring criteria across multiple rows, emphasizing the importance of visual evidence and written evidence in the assessment process. Ideal for AP Art and Design students preparing for the exam, this resource aids in understanding the expectations for portfolio submissions.

Key Points

Outlines scoring criteria for AP Art and Design portfolios, including inquiry and visual evidence.
Describes the evaluation process for sustained investigations and selected works in 2-D and 3-D art.
Includes detailed rubrics for assessing student practice, experimentation, and revision.
Provides guidelines for educators to ensure fair and consistent scoring of AP Art submissions.

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Art and Design

Sustained Investigation and

Selected Works

Scoring Guidelines

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AP® 2-D Art and Design /3-D Art and Design /Drawing: 2025 Scoring Guidelines

Sustained Investigation Rubric

General Scoring Note

When applying the rubric, the score for each row should be considered independently fro

m the other rows. You should award the score for that row

based solely upon the criteria indicated, according to the preponderance of evidence. Student work may receive different scores for each row.

Each row includes decision rules and scoring notes used during the AP Art and Design Reading. Begin with score point 1 when applying the decision

rules.

AP® 2-D Art and Design /3-D Art and Design /Drawing: 2025 Scoring Guidelines

Row

Scoring Criteria

Inquiry

Writing Promp

t 1: Identify the inquiry that guided your sustained investigation.

2 3

Written evidence does not ide

ntify an inquiry. Written evidence identifies an inquiry

AND

Visual evidence demonstr

ates the inquiry.

Written evidenc

e identifies an inquiry.

AND

Visual evidence demonst

rates the inquiry.

AND

The inquiry guides the development of the

sust

ained investigation.

Decision Rules and Scoring Notes

Read the stu

dent response to writing prompt 1.

Does the written evidence i

dentify an inquiry by

describing discovery and exploration? (A question

or a statement that merely identifies a theme or

a topic is not an inquiry.)

If no, award 1 point.

If yes, move to criteria for score point 2.

Does the visual evidence demonstrate the

inqui

ry?

If no, award 1 point.

If yes, move to criteria for score point 3.

Does the inquiry guide the development of the

sustained investigation?

If no, award 2 points.

If yes, award 3 points.

Practice, Experimentation, and Revision

Writing Prompt 2: Describe ways your sustained investigation developed through practice, experimentation, and revision.

1 2 3

Visual ev

ide

nce of practice, experimentation, and

revision does not relate to a sustained

investigation.

Visual and written evidence of practice,

exp

erimentation, and revision relates to a

sustained investigation.

Visual evidence of practice, experimentation, and

revision demonstrates development of the

sustained investigation.

AND

Written evidence describe

s ways the sustained

investigation developed through practice,

experimentation, and revision.

Decision Rules and Scor

ing Notes

Read the

student response to writing prompt 2.

Is there visual evidence of pra

ctice,

experimentation, and revision?

AND

Does the visual evidence o

f practice,

experimentation, and revision relate to a

sustained investigation?

If no (for either or both), award 1 point.

If yes (for both), move to criteria for score point

oes the written evidence of practice,

experimentation, and revision relate to a

sustained investigation?

If no, award 1 point.

If yes, move to criteria for score point 3.

Does the visual evidence of practice,

experimentation, and revision demonstrate

development of the sustained investigation?

AND

Does the written evidence de

scribe ways the

sustained investigation developed through

practice, experimentation, and revision?

If no (for either or both), award 2 points.

If yes (for both), award 3 points.

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FAQs

What are the main criteria for scoring AP Art and Design portfolios?

The main criteria for scoring AP Art and Design portfolios include inquiry, practice, experimentation, and revision. Each criterion is assessed independently, allowing for a nuanced evaluation of student work. The inquiry must guide the sustained investigation, while visual evidence must demonstrate the development of ideas through practice and revision. Additionally, the scoring rubric emphasizes the importance of visual relationships among materials, processes, and ideas, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of artistic skills.

How does the scoring rubric evaluate visual evidence in student portfolios?

The scoring rubric evaluates visual evidence by assessing the quality and relevance of the artwork in relation to the sustained investigation. It looks for visual relationships among materials, processes, and ideas, determining whether these elements are evident and demonstrate synthesis. The rubric categorizes visual evidence into levels of skill, ranging from rudimentary to advanced, ensuring that students are recognized for their artistic development and proficiency. This structured approach helps educators provide constructive feedback to students.

What is the significance of written evidence in the AP Art and Design scoring process?

Written evidence plays a crucial role in the AP Art and Design scoring process as it articulates the inquiry guiding the sustained investigation. It allows students to express their artistic intentions and the evolution of their work through practice and revision. The scoring guidelines require that written evidence not only identifies materials and processes but also connects them to the visual evidence presented. This integration of written and visual components ensures a holistic evaluation of the student's artistic journey.