10 Concentration Ideas Investigation:

Your concentration section will be ⅓ of your final AP: Studio Art portfolio. The exciting aspect of the concentration is your unique selection of a theme. This theme or idea will be woven through your final 12-15 pieces of artwork, thus having an excellent theme is critical to this portion of your portfolio. Beginning to investigate idea possibilities as soon as possible is a must! This summer begins critically thinking about ten possible themes you might consider for your artwork. This investigation will be documented in your sketchbook. Each idea should be documented individually on a separate page.

Use the following link for help developing ideas for a concentration:

"Art Project Ideas: A Guide to Subject Matter Selection"

For each concentration idea please complete the following:

Name the concentration.
Explain why the concentration has meaning or importance to you. This should be a short paragraph.
Brainstorm a list or mind map of five possible works or art you could create for that concentration.
Select three of your ideas to draw very simple thumbnail sketches to convey each idea.
As you think of more ideas that relate to that concentration, add them to your brainstorming.

Things to consider when evaluating a concentration idea:

Your exploration of a topic should be both visual and personal. As you investigate your topic more you should grow in your understanding of your topic and that should be apparent in your work.
You need to be personally connected to your topic. Are you interested in creating 12-15 pieces of artwork around this central theme? Would you want to research ideas pertaining to this theme in depth? You want your personal interests to shine through in this section.
Is your topic accessible? Can you personally capture the photos needed to create your work? Can you do so easily when you may need to rework pieces or need additional references?
Is your topic visually appealing? You will need to manipulate the perspectives and color schemes you use. Is this something you can present to your audience in a way that is engaging?
Is your topic broad enough that you can create 12-15 pieces that are thematic under it?
Is your topic flexible enough that you can use a broad range of media and technique to capture it?

Concentration Lists found online:

CAUTION: there are many lists online of possible concentration ideas. These are not inherently bad to refer to for ideas, but use these as a starting point, not as a means to an end. Your concentration must be your own and you must have ownership of it to find success with it!

Photography Portfolios with scores, breadth, and concentration:

http://www.nphsphotography.org/ap-photography/sample-student-ap-portfolios/

http://piedmont.k12.ca.us/phs/faculty/gbailey/files/2010/09/Concentration-Ideas1.pdf

http://www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us/cms/lib/NY01000611/Centricity/Domain/138/concentrations_ideas.pdf

http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/a-level-art-exam-paper#

https://phsapartstudio.wikispaces.com/Ideas+For+Concentrations

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