<p>It sounds like you need to keep your options open. It sounds like you will be applying to a variety of schools with a variety of expectations.
As the other posters have said, most schools are going to prefer that you take 4 years of science and 3-4 years of language. But for what you are saying you want to study, they do not have to be AP classes. Why can’t you take a one period non AP science class and a fourth year of language. Then you will have a complete schedule that is not too demanding covering all the bases. But then you will need to find a way to work on your design/art outside of schools through an afternoon or weekend class or being ultra committed to creating things on your own. If you are serious about applying to art schools your portfolio must be strong. </p>
<p>I will say it again…this coming summer could be really important and productive for you. If you attend an intensive pre-college program in ID you will find out if your are committed to that path and you will get portfolio pieces as well. If you end up not wanting to go the art school route then you will have a decent academic schedule for the fall to satisfy more traditional liberal arts schools.</p>