Does self-studying AP Art History fulfill A-G UC Fine Arts Requirement?

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<p>My school does not offer this class.</p>

<p>First of all, is it sensible to self-study for AP Art History, or is it too difficult for that? If I do self study, what are the best resources/books to read for it?</p>

<p>And more importantly, does it fulfill the fine arts A-G requirement?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Don’t know about the requirement thing but I can offer you stuff about self studying. </p>

<p>I’m doing it with Gardner’s Art Through the Ages- Crazy thick textbook but it’s half pictures so it’s not horrible, The Annotated Mona Lisa- good for and overview before reading Gardner’s, and Barron’s AP Art History - good for memorizing works. </p>

<p>The material is not hard to understand but I’m finding that there’s a lot of material. It’s basically all new to me. </p>

<p>If you did want to study it I would start as soon as possible, other people can cram in a week with just The Annotated Mona Lisa and get a 3, but actually learning the material and getting a 4 or a 5 takes a lot of time and immersion into art history.</p>

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<p>Hi, Im from SoCal, and no it doesn’t :frowning: you have to take the actual class</p>

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Hi, Im from SoCal, and no it doesn’t you have to take the actual class

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<p>Really? If you read through Self-Studying APs: Improving Your App (the first stickied thread), I believe oasis mentioned that self-studying AP Art History is a good way to get out of the UC art requirement.</p>

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That’s what I based my question off of. The sticky says that self-studying does give you the credit, but it seems unlikely. Can somebody confirm?</p>

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<p>You do not get high school credit from self-studying; you only get college credit (assuming they grant credit for your particular AP score).</p>

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<p>@Jackyt </p>

<p>I am currently taking APAH right now and I have the Annotated Mona Lisa. Is it really enough to guarantee a 3 on the test?</p>

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<p>@ PunjabX</p>

<p>It’s what I’ve gather from other CCer’s. But, don’t take my word for it. I know the curve is a little more friendly, but it’s still one of the harder test none the less.</p>