|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Exam Format: Art History
|
|
| | Exam Format
The AP Art History Exam is three hours long and consists of two sections. In Section I, students have one hour to answer 115 multiple-choice questions. In Section II, they have two hours to complete seven short essays (based on slides) and two long essays (one of which is based on a previously announced topic). Students' knowledge of art history is tested as follows:
- In Section I, Part A, students answer four sets of questions based on slides of works of art (each of which is shown for about four minutes). The number of questions varies from year to year, but generally comprises about one quarter of Section I.
- In Section I, Part B, students answer questions on a wide range of topics. Although there are no slides in Part B, some of the questions are based on black-and-white illustrations in the exam booklet.
- In Section II, Part A, students answer seven questions, each of which is based on one or two slides or a quotation from a primary source or document, or both.
- In Section II, Part B, students write two 30-minute essays, one of which is based on a previously announced topic.
|
% of Grade |
Number of Questions |
Minutes Allotted |
| Section I |
40 |
|
|
| Part A |
|
About 32 |
16 |
| Part B |
|
About 83 |
44 |
| Section II |
60 |
|
|
| Part A |
|
7 |
60 |
| Part B |
|
2 |
60 |
Changes for 2006
Beginning in 2006, the following changes to the format will occur.
- The order of the free-response questions will be as follows: Question 1 will be a 30-minute essay question requiring students to incorporate in their response at least one example of art beyond the European tradition. Questions 2 through 8 will be 5- or 10-minute essay questions based on slides and/or text. Question 9 will be a 30-minute essay question.
- Topics for the long essay question requiring incorporation of art beyond the European tradition will not be announced in advance.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Home Pages