I’m currently talking AP Art at my school, which is technically AP 2D Design. For the AP test, we send in a portfolio of artwork. I want to take AP Photo next year to complete my CTE credit, but it has the same AP test. Both classes are AP 2D Design, but one sends in photos while the other sends in artwork. If I take AP Photo next year and take the “test”/portfolio, would it look bad on college apps?
No, I’m sure it’ll be fine. However, when you submit your applications, you can clarify in the additional information section if you wish.
Since they are technically the same class, I would ONLY take the test once- next year.
taking it twice will not do you any good as far as colleges are concerned and in fact will draw questions as to the rigor of the class. And there is no collegeboard authorized AP Photo class. I hope that will not be what it is titled on your transcript.