AP 2D Studio Art

Photography

(Level IV)

About the class and goals...

This is a full-year course developed to accommodate students who have demonstrated a strong interest and commitment to excel in multiple forms of 2D art. These students will complete an AP 2-D Art and Design portfolio with an emphasis on computer generated media (Photography). Research, field trips, regularly (at least biweekly) oral and written critiques will be integral parts of this course. All students will submit a portfolio at the end of the course that has followed the AP Art and Design Portfolio Submission requirements. With direct teacher instruction, the emphasis will be placed on the development of the AP Portfolio. The students will complete both sections (Sustained Investigation) and Selected Work (Quality Section) of the portfolio.· As a part of this course, students must develop their own personal voice. Mastery of subject matter, and content are an expected outcome. Students will understand that creating and developing art is a constant, ongoing activity that involves personal decision making. Students will understand that in order to for their artwork to achieve quality in concept, composition, and execution, it includes much risk taking, experimenting, and research. This risk-taking process will be documented in their sketchbooks/ Design Journals.Artistic Integrity, copyright, professional ethics, moving beyond duplication, and plagiarism will be discussed on an ongoing basis and are embedded throughout the course, and in core instruction of the course.