Visual Arts

50.09210 Advanced Placement Art History
Advanced Placement (AP) Art History (DOE course code 50.09210) is a two-semester,
college-level introductory humanities course centered on global artistic traditions from
prehistory to the present. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Course Content & Structure
The curriculum established by the College Board AP Art History Course covers 250
mandatory works of art and architecture divided into 10 chronological and geographic
units: [1, 2, 3]
 Unit 1: Global Prehistory (4% of exam weight)
 Unit 2: Ancient Mediterranean (15%)
 Unit 3: Early Europe and Colonial Americas (21%)
 Unit 4: Later Europe and the Americas (21%)
 Unit 5: Indigenous Americas (6%)
 Unit 6: Africa (6%)
 Unit 7: West and Central Asia (4%)
 Unit 8: South, East, and Southeast Asia (8%)
 Unit 9: The Pacific (4%)
 Unit 10: Global Contemporary (11%) [1]
Exam Format
The fully digital exam lasts 3 hours and is administered via the Bluebook app: [1]
 Section I: 80 multiple-choice questions (1 hour, 50% of score) focusing on
visual/contextual analysis, comparison, and attribution.
 Section II: 6 free-response questions (2 hours, 50% of score) consisting of long
comparative/analysis essays and short attribution/continuity-and-change essays. [1, 2]
Official guidelines, registration details, and practice materials are accessible directly
through AP Students College Board. [1]

50.02110 Visual Arts/Comprehensive I
Visual Arts/Comprehensive I (Course Code 50.02110) is a foundational high school
fine arts course in Georgia that introduces students to art history, criticism, aesthetics,
and studio production. [1, 2]
Course Overview
ï‚· Definition: A high school elective course typically offered in grades 9–12 under the
Georgia Department of Education guidelines.
ï‚· Core Focus: Teaches the fundamental elements of art and principles of design through
hands-on studio work.

ï‚· Prerequisites: None for Comprehensive I; however, it often serves as the required
prerequisite for advanced art classes and specialized pathways. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
What Students Learn
ï‚· Studio Production: Explores both 2-D concepts (drawing, painting, printmaking,
collage, and design) and sometimes 3-D processes (ceramics, sculpture, or wire work)
depending on the term.
ï‚· Art History & Culture: Examines master artworks to understand their historical, social,
and cultural significance.
ï‚· Art Criticism & Aesthetics: Teaches students how to evaluate, analyze, and talk about
art using proper terminology.
ï‚· Visual/Verbal Journals: Utilizes sketchbooks or journals to record technical skills,
research progress, and creative ideas. [1, 2, 3, 4]

50.04110 Visual Arts/Ceramics I-4
50.04110 is the official Georgia state course code for Visual Arts/Ceramics I (often
styled as Ceramics/Pottery I). [1, 2, 3]
This high school studio course introduces students to the fundamental characteristics,
techniques, and history of working with clay. [1]

50.03130 Visual Arts/Drawing & Painting I-4
Visual Arts/Drawing & Painting I (Course Code 50.03130) is a state-funded high
school elective course in Georgia that introduces foundational drawing and painting
techniques using a variety of artistic media. [1, 2]
Course Overview
ï‚· Focus: Teaches basic drawing and painting skills, visual perception, and critical
analysis of artwork.
ï‚· Media: Explores traditional and experimental materials like graphite, charcoal, pastel,
watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media.
ï‚· Concepts: Emphasizes the elements of art, principles of design, composition, and
observational skills.
ï‚· Progression: Often serves as a prerequisite or stepping stone to advanced levels like
Drawing & Painting II (50.03140). [1, 2, 3, 4]
You can review the official state rules and curriculum listings through the Georgia
Department of Education guidelines on secondary course offerings. [1]