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Elite Open School and iArt Institute have created an AP Art Joint Program with AP with We Service Recognition — operated by iArt Institute, powered by Elite Open School.

Students can take any of the the courses in College Board’s AP Art and Design Program for fully WASC-accredited UC-approved and College Board-approved grades and transcripts.

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UC-Approved Courses

All AP® Art courses offered by Elite Open School are University of California-approved and will add a valuable course to your AP/Honors course count.

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Guaranteed Transcripts

Elite Open School is fully WASC-accredited. Grades earned will count toward your GPA, just like any class at your school would.

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Flexible Schedule

Complete online lessons at your own pace. Support from Elite counselors and mentors keeps you on track to success.

AP Art Courses

AP 2-D Art and Design

2-D skills through materials and processes such as graphic design, photography, collage, printmaking, and fashion illustration

AP 3-D Art and Design

3-D skills in materials and processes such as sculpture, architectural rendering and models, metal work, ceramics, and glass work

AP Drawing

Drawing skill development, experimentation with materials and processes such as analog and digital drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media work.

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AP Art Program Dates

September 10, 2025 – May 15, 2026

Registration Deadline

October 31, 2025

Course Format

Two live, individualized, 30-minute class sessions per week
Asynchronous Weekly Materials and Assignment

Course Commitment

1 hour live online class per week
4 hours of art work per week

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AP Art students will receive

a full academic year of individualized course teaching
AP Portfolio development for all 15 required pieces
submission assistance from actual College Board AP Art score raters and college professors

AP Art Program