Syllabus

AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2-D Design & 3-D Design

Course Description:

Through studio work, application of design concepts and informed decision making, students will assemble a body of artwork demonstrating a high level of knowledge of technique, process, and quality and should demonstrate evidence of growth. Students will expand their drawing/ 2-dimensional/ 3-dimensional design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes, techniques and compositional and aesthetic concepts. Students should have previously been exposed to basic art skills including drawing, design and creative thinking. Students will develop mastery in composition, execution and concept development in preparing their portfolio for College Board submission.

Students will address three components in their portfolios:

Section 1: Quality

Section 2: Concentration

Section 3: Breadth.

In May, students will submit this body of work to the College Board for grading and subsequent possible college credit.

Students are expected to use artistic integrity throughout the course. Work based on published photographs or the work of other artists must move beyond duplication to illustrate an original idea. All artwork must be the original work of each individual student.

Expectations

• Artwork - Drawing and 2-D Design students will produce approximately 24 works that satisfy the requirements of the Quality, Concentration and Breadth sections of the AP portfolio. 3-D students will create approximately 20 works to satisfy their portfolio requirements.
• Sketchbooks/ Visual Journals / Altered Books – Students will use a sketchbook as a visual journal to develop ideas, practice drawing and design skills and to record their journey through the process. Sketchbooks will include both assigned work as well as serving as a tool for developing and recording ideas.
• Homework – Students will receive specific homework assignments and be required to work on or complete some in-class assignments at home.
• Critiques – Critiques of one’s own work and the work of others are an expected part of this course. A variety of critique procedures will be incorporated throughout the year.
• Personal Responsibility - Inherent in the art process is the requirement to prepare and clean up a wide variety of materials. Students will be held responsible for all materials, equipment and work areas used.

Student Objectives

• Maintain a strong work ethic.
• Work through and solve visual problems.
• Refine the ability to draw/render/recreate perceptually and conceptually.
• Understand how art elements and design principles communicate content.
• Increase awareness of the creative process.
• Increase knowledge of art tools, materials and techniques.
• Pursue the art making process with verve.
• Understand and explore the concept of personal style.
• Complete a self-critique prior to any group or individual critique.

Attendance

It is important to be in class every day to receive instruction and feedback. Access to school art materials and equipment is confined to the classroom and lack of access will greatly hinder a student’s ability to successfully complete assignments.

Grading

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 59-0%

All people have different artistic abilities. Given our time constraints, I do not expect all students to master all techniques. Assignments will be graded based on the following criteria:

1. Effort – concentrating and giving your best, positive attitude and attendance

2. Composition – effective use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design

3. Craftsmanship – overall quality of the work

4. Creativity – showing a vision unique to each artist

In addition, all students will be expected to complete and submit a portfolio with a clear concentration.

Supplies

In addition to their basic supplies, students may end up pursuing an interest requiring other art supplies not available through the district. It will be the responsibility of each student to provide these for their individual work.

Course Outline

Students will primarily be preparing work on the Breadth section of the portfolio during

the first semester. A variety of concepts and approaches will be used to demonstrate abilities and versatility with techniques, problem solving and ideation.

During the second semester, students will transition into more open-ended and exploratory work for the Concentration section of the portfolio, developing a body of work that is a planned investigation of an idea of interest to them.

TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regulation 3311-R

ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSEWORK

Tulsa Public Schools’ students who enroll in courses provided through the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization’s IB program must take the associated examinations for those courses when eligible. Students and parents/guardians shall be notified by the schools of this requirement through related published materials and course selection procedures.

Students who decline to sit for these examinations forfeit the weighted grade eligibility for the courses taken. There is no minimum or passing score required on any examination to qualify for a weighted grade.

Communication

I love to hear from parents/guardians! Art is an exciting class and we have a lot to share. Please contact me whenever you have questions or concerns. I will be working my hardest during class time to inspire your students, so please e-mail at thomaju@tulsaschools.org or call during my planning period, 4^th hour from 11:11-12:29pm.

I’m looking forward to a very creative year!