Teacher: Ms. Melissa Allen Jung
Email: mallen@daltonschool.kr
*Artist Showcased in Header: J. Carino
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AP Studio Art
Course Description
Course Description
In AP Studio Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. Students may choose to submit any or all of the AP Portfolio Exams. Students can submit a Drawing, 2D or 3D portfolio.
Semester 1: Students conduct foundation year, University level research into historical and Contemporary Art-makers that echo the conceptual and aesthetic sentiments of the student's artistic interests. Writing and credible research habits are a vital support for students in helping them shape their train of thought, before translating that thinking into Art-making.
Semester2: AP Artists experiment with materials, methodologies, and processes that will help answer their four Essential Questions through making. Students create a minimum of eight final art works, supported by formalized process documentation (photos, notes, videos) that will be used to present gallery-ready work for their final College Board portfolio in May.
FINAL PORTFOLIO:
Submission takes place w/ Ms. Allen Jung During School Hours on Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
*Students are evaluated throughout this course by means of unit assignment rubrics. Learning for understanding is also demonstrated throughout the studio art-making process in class, weekly Checkpoints, and Critiques.
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Unit 1:
Unit 1:
My Identity as an Artist
My Identity as an Artist
August 19th- October 25th, 2024
Unit Description:
AP Studio Artists will dive deeply into understanding the greater Art World, by creating and presenting their "team" of artists that the student feels they align with, both on a conceptual and aesthetic level.
Students will also be writing a University style Thesis proposal to help them in fleshing out their year-long investigation into a topic of their choosing. Students will begin to develop and understanding of their artistic orientation within the historical and Contemporary Art world. This thesis will prove as the bedrock for their portfolio's trajectory, formed around four Essential Questions supported by credible research.
Post their research phase, AP Studio Artists begin translating their findings into visual interpretations, creating their first piece out of eight, beginning their year-long Portoflio journey.
Unit 2:
Unit 2:
Artistic Investigation Pt. 1
Artistic Investigation Pt. 1
October 28th- January 23rd, 2025
Unit Description:
With the foundation of research and conceptual/aesthetic identity developed in Q1, AP Studio Artists can insightfully begin their artistic investigation for the year. Material experimentation, educated decision-making and their Thesis Proposals, will help ground students in their journey to obtaining a deep understanding of their chosen concept.
Students engage in a Critique after each final piece is completed. Critiques are important part of the Artist/Design process, as feedback from peers and the teacher are incorporated to revisit/revise works. New vocabulary is introduced and students are highly encouraged to push the sophistication of their descriptive language.
Units 3-4:
Units 3-4:
Artistic Investigation Pt. 2, The Conclusion
Artistic Investigation Pt. 2, The Conclusion
January 24th- May 1st, 2025
Unit Description:
With the foundation of research and conceptual/aesthetic identity developed in Q1, material experimentation and sythesis of ideas in Q2, AP Studio Artists can now insightfully package their artistic journey into a curated professional portfolio for their CollegeBoard portfolio submission on May 1st.
Students continue to engage in Critiques after each final piece is completed. Critiques are important part of the Artist/Design process, as feedback from peers and the teacher are incorporated to revisit/revise works. New vocabulary is introduced and students are highly encouraged to push the sophistication of their descriptive language.
Standards & Transfer Skills
Standards & Transfer Skills
8 Studio Habits of Mind
8 Studio Habits of Mind
In addition to the Visual Arts Learning Standards, students are guided in their practice via Harvard's Project Zero Studio Thinking Project, and the eight Studio Habits of Mind.
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
Creating (25%)
Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Presenting (25%)
Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Responding (25%)
Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work
Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Connecting (25%)
Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
**Parents can find more information of the standards assessed in each Broad Learning Category on PowerSchool.
Week by Week Breakdown
Week by Week Breakdown
Studio Habits Expectations
Studio Habits Expectations
Come to class on time and ready to work
Keep your space neat
Respect materials and the classroom space
Respect one another and the teacher
Using class time efficiently
Persevere through issues, either alone or with help from your teacher
Participate in discussions about your work regularly
Submit work that you are proud of and you feel represents 100% of your best effort
Students can expect the following from the teacher concerning the following:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes. Please see the Fine Arts Reassessment Policy here.
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