AP Studio Art: 2D, 3D, and Drawing Syllabus Course Description The AP Studio Art Portfolio course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and execution of their ideas (C2). The students will be evaluated on portfolios submitted at the end of the school year. Students that develop a portfolio will experience a variety of concepts, techniques and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their versatility with techniques, problem solving, and ideation (C4). Students will also develop a body of work for the Concentration of the portfolio that investigates an idea of personal interest to them. The AP Studio Art course is also a college level course, which affords the student the opportunity to receive advanced placement and/or college credit. Students can choose a drawing portfolio, 2D Design portfolio or a 3D portfolio to complete the term. The Portfolio will be submitted in May to the College Board for Assessment. It is a two credit term course available to art students that have completed a minimum of a one credit introductory art course (Ideally students should have completed at least one advanced level art course). The AP studio art course is offered to Junior and Senior art students and may be repeated with the teacher s permission. These Portfolios will be used for any art school or college entry. AP Studio Art Course Goals To encourage creative as well as systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues in the Quality, Concentration and Breadth sections of the portfolio.( C1) To put emphasis on art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making to develop ideation. (C5) To develop a variety of technical skills using the visual elements and principles in compositional forms. To encourage young artists to become independent and abstract thinkers who will contribute to their culture through their artwork.(c4) 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. (C7) The AP Studio Art course addresses three major concerns that are constant in art education: (1) a sense of quality in a student s work; (2) the student s concentration on a particular visual interest or problem; and (3) the student s need for breadth of experience in formal, technical, and expressive means of the student s art. AP work should reflect these three areas: quality of work, concentration and breadth. C1- The course promotes a sustained investigation of all three aspects of portfolio development quality, concentration and breadth as outlined in the Course Description or Studio Art poster. C2- The course enables students to develop mastery (i.e. quality) in concept, composition, and execution of drawing, 2D design or 3D Design. C4- The course teaches students a variety of concepts and approaches in drawing, 2D design, or 3D design so that the student is able to demonstrate a range of abilities and versatility with technique, problem solving, and ideation (i.e., breadth ). Such conceptual variety can be demonstrated. C5- The course emphasizes making art as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making. C7- The course teaches students to understand artistic integrity as well as what constitutes plagiarism. If student produce work that makes use of photographs, published images, and/or other artists works, the course teaches students how to develop their own work so that it moved beyond duplication.
Course Expectations The process of developing a portfolio requires a great deal of time and effort. The class time provided will not be adequate for most students to complete all the work required for this course. Therefore, you will need to do work outside of class and or use the open studio provided after school (3:00-4:00) to work. Longer open studio times will be scheduled twice a month. Homework You will be assigned breadth projects for the summer prior to the course Start date. You will need to pick from the list of breadths and finish at least five of these projects. Throughout the course you will be expected to complete work outside of class. Art Journals Students are required to use an art journal as a visual journal to work through ideas, to practice drawing and design skill, for rough drafts or thumbnails, and to record their journey through this year. Due to the amount of work students do outside of class, specific art journal assignments will not be made but it s expected that students will use their art journal as tools for developing and recording their ideas. C6- The course includes group and individual student critiques and instructional conversations with the teacher, enabling students to learn to analyze and discuss their own artworks and those of their peers. Critiques Open critiques will work as part of your assessment. Critiques are helpful in that they allow students to talk about and explain their work. The critique also allows an audience to view and respond to different pieces. It gives the artist an idea of how viewers will respond to their piece. All students will be expected to participate in oral and written critiques weekly throughout the course of the year (C6). Portfolios Each AP portfolio requires submissions in three distinct sections. The sections are designed to assess different aspects of students performance. The sections require the student to demonstrate quality, breadth, and an in-depth concentration section: Section I: Quality- 5 actual artworks (18 x 24 ) that show the development of a sense of excellence in art. Section II: Concentration- 10-12 slides of artworks that show an in-depth commitment to a particular artistic concern. In the Concentration section, students develop a body of work that is derived from a planned investigation of an idea that is of personal interest to them. (C3) Section III: Breadth- 12 slides of artworks that show a variety of experience in the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist. Drawing Portfolio Students will expand their drawing and painting skills to advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, and compositional and aesthetic concepts. 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. 2D 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, and compositional and aesthetic concepts. Students will produce a minimum of 24 works that satisfy the requirements of the Quality, Concentration and Breadth sections of the AP Studio Art 2D Design Portfolio
3D Design Portfolio Students will expand their three-dimensional design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, and compositional and aesthetic concepts. Students will produce a minimum of 18 to 20 works that satisfy the requirements of the Quality, Concentration and Breadth sections of the AP Studio Art 3D Design Portfolio Student Objectives: Maintain a strong work ethic Work through and solve visual problems effectively Assume personal responsibility for the learning and creative process. Understand how art elements and design principles communicate content Reflect, observe, and talk about works of art. Use art to communicate Learn how to find meaning in artworks Develop a personal style in art that reflects who you are. Increase knowledge of art tools and materials Pursue the art making process with a passion Consistently create quality original works of art Grading Student grades fall into two categories: Portfolio Development (75%) Based on finished work as per term quota Graded using the evaluation rubrics as established by the College Board Both volume and quality will be taken into consideration for final grades. Studio Conduct (25%) Regular attendance is mandatory Use of in-class and outside of class time Attention to lectures, directive, and demonstrations Participation in critical discussion. (C6) Safe and respectful use of materials and equipment. Cleanup duties and storage of work. Copyright Issues All work must be original. If students use someone else s work or a published image as a basis for their own pieces, there must be significant alteration to the piece for it to be considered original! During individual and group discussions and critiques, students will develop an understanding of what constitutes plagiarism and how to maintain their own artistic integrity. (C7) Supplies The school provides each student access to the art materials and resources necessary to meet the standards for portfolio development. If the student chooses to use supplies outside of the provided school materials they may be responsible for added costs.
Summer Assignments You will be required to complete at least five of the following assignments over the summer. It is also recommended that you work in a personal art journal. These pieces will be due at the beginning of the third week of school. You should also take time to think about ideas that you may want to pursue as a concentration (C3). Please return with a list of 15 potential ideas to be discussed with the class during the second week of school. Each piece needs to be done on an 18 x 24 surface or smaller nothing larger. I would encourage you to work big. You may choose the type of surface to work on paper, cardboard, canvas board, plywood, mat board, etc. Just be sure that the media you choose compliments the surface you work on. For example you should use a textured surface with pastels. C3- The Course enables students to develop a body of work investigation a strong underlying visual idea in drawing, 2D design or 3D design that grows out of a coherent plan or action or investigation (i.e., a concentration ). List of Options for Summer Assignments Create a monochromatic (Tints and shades of one color) still life composition using at least 5 objects. Create the same still life in a realistic manner Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph a pair of shoes from an unusual angle of observation with other items that you can write a one page story about: the history of the person and their shoes. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph your friends involved in some kind of informal activity: walking, reading, swimming, etc. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph (monochromatic) an area in your home or a place that is more casual or a messed up arrangement. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph someone working (color media). Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph yourself in a reflective object in any media Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph your pet in any media Go outside and Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph a landscape in color Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph your desk area where you create your art Do a portrait, self portrait, landscape, or still life in the style of another artist in which formal aspects of design are emphasized i.e. Monet/Impressionism, Matisse/Fauvism, Picasso/Cubism, Warhol/Pop, Dali/Surrealism, Van Gogh/Postimpressionism, etc. You may have to do a bit of research to understand the stylistic tendencies of these artists/movements. Do a self portrait, or several different ones, that express a specific mood/emotion i.e. anger/rage melancholy/loneliness, happiness/joy, etc. Manipulate light and color to enhance the psychological atmosphere. Also, consider the development of the environment/setting. Do an exploration with mixed media. Do a piece (portrait, landscape, or still life) in which you use at least three different media (i.e. a wet media, a dry medium and some collage elements). Do a portrait, self portrait, still life, or landscape using either a complementary, analogous, or split complementary color scheme (you may use clack and white as well as shades and tints of the chosen hues). Create found object art using items from around your house, outside, or throw away items. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph a series of 3-5 items that all have the same theme or tell a story. Do a graphite (pencil) drawing of a still life arrangement that consists of reflective objects your goal is to convey a convincing representations with a full range of values. To add interest to the composition, you might also want to render yourself being reflected in the objects. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph an unusual interior for instance, looking inside a closet, cabinet, refrigeration, inside your car use your imagination. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph your hands arranged in a variety of poses. You must carefully plan your composition in order for the separate units to work together visually. Draw/Paint/Sculpt/Photograph a still life arrangement consisting of your family member s shoes try to convey some sense of each of your individual family member s distinct personalities in your piece.
Basic Structure of Portfolios Portfolios allow the student to demonstrate a depth of investigation and process of discovery through the concentration section. In the breadth section, the student is asked to demonstrate a serious grounding in visual principles and material techniques. In the quality section, the student selects the work that best exhibits a synthesis of form, technique, and content. The diagram that follows summarizes the section requirements for each of the three portfolios. Drawing Portfolio Your mastery of drawing can be demonstrated through a wide range of approaches and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and the illusion of depth are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract, observational, and inventive works may be submitted. 2D Design Design involves purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. In the 2D Design Portfolio, you should demonstrate your understanding of design principles as applied to a two dimensional surface. The principles of design can be articulated through the visual elements. Any 2D process or medium may be submitted, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. 3D Design Design involves purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. In the 3D Design Portfolio, you should demonstrate your understanding of design principles as they relate to depth and space. The principles of design can be articulated through the visual elements. These issues can be explored through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes. Examples of approaches include figurative or non-figurative sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, and three dimensional fiber arts, among others. Work Schedule Fall During the Fall Semester you will need to complete your 12 required breadths. While you are working on your breadths you will need to think about and decide what Concentration you will work on. Before you leave for Winter Break you will need to have your Concentration. Try to finish at least two pieces of your concentration before you come back for the Second Semester. Spring The Spring Semester will be used to work on your Concentration pieces. The number of pieces you will need will depend on what type of portfolio you choose. Once you ve completed your concentration you will start the portfolio process. This includes taking digital photographs and organizing your photographs in a Powerpoint format for review.