Selected Works

40% of total score

10 digital images consisting of two views each of five works that demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas using 3-D art and design skills.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROMPTS

For the Selected Works section of the AP 3-D Art and Design Portfolio Exam, students must submit digital images of two views each of five works (10 images total) that demonstrate:

3-D skills
Synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas

For each work, students must state the following in writing:

Idea(s) visually evident (100 characters maximum, including spaces)
Materials used (100 characters maximum, including spaces)
Processes used (100 characters maximum, including spaces)

SCORING CRITERIA

The five works will be evaluated collectively and holistically based on the following three scoring criteria:

Scoring Criteria

Corresponding Skills

Make works of art and design that demonstrate 3-D skills.

Skill 2.D

Make works of art and design that demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas.

Skill 2.C

Identify, in writing, materials, processes, and ideas used to make works of art and design.

Skill 3.C

The most successful portfolio submissions will demonstrate:

Visual evidence of advanced 3-D
Visual evidence of synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas
Visual evidence of the written idea in all five works of art