Starting youR SI Writing

Step 1: Begin by stating your Guiding Question (Prompt Starters).

Step 2: Elaborate on your Inquiry (what is your connection).

Step 3: Identify common ideas, materials and processes that you found repeated throughout your artwork.

Step 4: Strong, impactful conclusion statement reiterating/encompassing your inquiry. 

*Don't go "fluffy", be straight forward GET TO THE POINT. Your ability to explain clearly is apart of the score 3.A.2.

SENTENCE STARTERS

The integration of my work with in my sustained investigation is demonstrated by___________

My work relates to one another through_______

The intention of my work is _______

My work has evolved in the following ways_________________

The process of investigation, discovery and decision-making are seen in__________________

Transformation and growth are demonstrated through/by_____________

I transformed appropriate imagery of/by__________

Originality and innovation are shown through/in__________________

My skills using media and materials are displayed through/in__________________

I referred to resources/processes/artists research  that allowed me to document_____________________

My process of thinking and creating involves___________________

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Questions to Help you Formulate Ideas for Writing

• Would you like to share your ideas about the specific work(s) of art that were selected for display?

• Would you like to comment specifically on the Quality, Concentration, and/or Breadth section of your portfolio?

• What were your inspirations for creating art?

• Which media, techniques and work processes did you use, and why did you make those choices?

• What do you intend for audiences to see, experience, and think about when viewing your work?

• Which are the most successful aspects of your work?

• What was your inspiration for creating this artwork?

• What were some of the decisions you faced in creating your artwork?

• Did you encounter any difficulties when creating your artwork? How did you work through them?

• Is there anything about your work that you now think you should have done differently? If so, please explain what and why.

• Did your work involve research? What kinds of investigations and discoveries were involved?

• How do your works of art relate to each other in terms of visual and conceptual content?

• How does your work relate to an assignment given by your teacher?

• How do you describe your artistic style/perspective?

• How do you define success as an artist?

• What do you find most rewarding about being an artist?

• What are some of the most important skills you draw upon to create your work?

• What are some of the most significant things you’ve learned through art-making?

• What is one of the best compliments you’ve received about your work?

• What advice would you give to other artists?

• What are your future artistic plans?

• Did you experience personal artistic growth as a result of creating the AP portfolio? If so, has that growth affected other aspects of your life?