AP TIMELINE

August - September: 

• Understand the difference between Sustained Investigation and Selected Works.

• Begin brainstorming questions, themes, or materials.

• Experiment broadly with multiple media and approaches.

• Goal: Draft a 1-2 sentence artist statement/guiding question.

October - November:

• Select a sustained question to explore in depth.

• Start producing finished pieces (aim for 1 every 2–3 weeks).

• Document process (material tests, sketchbook pages, WIP photos).

• Continue steady production of AP pieces.

• Maintain a spreadsheet of titles, media, and dimensions.

• Revisit early work to ensure alignment with evolving inquiry.

December:

• Midpoint Goal: 6–8 pieces substantially complete.

• Review body of work for evidence of inquiry and revision.

• Identify candidates for Selected Works.

• Photograph/scan finished works with professional lighting.

• Draft Sustained Investigation written responses (reflection questions).

January: 

• Show your New Semester teacher your AP 

• Get formal critique on 3–5 pieces and your draft SI written responses (reflection questions).

February - March: 

• Target: 10–12 pieces completed.

• Start Uploading images to AP Digital Portfolio.

• Start final selection for Sustained Investigation (15 pieces total).

• Photograph/scan finished works with professional lighting.

April: 

• Finalize photography and revision of reflection statements.

• Finish uploading images to AP Digital Portfolio website.

• Sequence images to show progression; proofread all text.

First week in May :

•  Complete final digital submission before the deadline.

• Verify all dimensions and written entries; backup all work.

AP MEETINGS

Q1 Meeting:

August: Idea Development + Join Google Classroom

Q2 Meeting: 

November: Join AP Classroom, Join Digital Uploading site, Writing your AP Statement, AP Planning Guide,

Q3 Meeting:

January: Check-in: AP Planning guide + Uploading, Prepare for Writing Workshop

Q4 Meeting:

March: Upload images and informatiion, Refine AP questions and writings

May: Once you are done, submit everything to AP