AP Studio Art

Course Description

Through studio practice, application of design concepts, and informed decision making, students will assemble a body of artwork that demonstrates a high level of quality and growth over time of content, technique, and process. For a variety of concepts and approaches to the Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design portfolios where students will demonstrate a range of abilities in problem solving, the elements of art and principles of design, specific art mediums, art techniques, and content, look at assignments in the

Course Overview for weeks 1–36. Students will develop mastery in concept, composition, and execution of Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design. Students will address the three components in their portfolios: quality, concentration, and breadth. Students will submit this body of work to the College Board for grading and possible college credit.

Artistic Integrity

Students are expected to use artistic integrity throughout the course. Work that is based on published photographs or the work of other artists must move beyond duplication to illustrate an original idea.

Drawing Portfolio

Students will expand their drawing and two-dimensional design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, as well as compositional and aesthetic concepts.

2-D Design Portfolio

Students will expand their two-dimensional design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, as well as compositional and aesthetic concepts.

Expectations

The process of developing a portfolio requires a great deal of time and effort, and the 2-3 82-minute class sessions per week are markedly inadequate to create the amount of work necessary for the portfolio. The open studio is designed to provide concentrated work time in the studio with a teacher present as a resource. Open studio is not required but is recommended for success.

Drawing Portfolio

Students will produce a minimum of 24 works that satisfy the requirements of the quality,

concentration, and breadth sections of the AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio.

2-D Design Portfolio

Students will produce a minimum of 24 works that satisfy the requirements of the quality,

concentration, and breadth sections of the AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio.

Section I: SELECTED WORKS (Quality) One third of total score

5 actual works - these pieces get sent into AP for assessment

Works demonstrating understanding of drawing or two-dimensional design in concept, composition, and execution.

Section II: SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION (Concentration) One third of total score

12 digital images of works: some may be details or process images

Works demonstrating an in-depth exploration of a particular drawing or 2-D design concern.

Section III: RANGE OF APPROACHES (Breadth) One third of total score

12 digital images of works: 1 image each of 12 different works

A variety of works demonstrating understanding of drawing or 2-D design.

Student Objectives

• Maintain a strong work ethic.

• Work through and solve visual problems effectively.

• Refine the ability to draw/render what you see.

• Understand how art elements and design principles communicate content.

• Increase awareness of the creative process.

• Increase knowledge of art tools and materials.

• Pursue the art-making process with a passion — be fearless.