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AP Studio Art 2-D Design
Portfolio Course Description Advanced Placement Studio Art Portfolio is designed for students who are serious about their interest in the practical application of art, and wish to pursue it beyond just their basic high school art classes. Throughout this course, students will work toward developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 2-D design. Unlike other AP courses, Studio Art is not based on a written exam, rather a portfolio of images that is made up of three categories – all required by College Board. In developing their portfolio, students will experience a variety of concepts, techniques, solutions, and approaches in making art using two-dimensional media. These assignments are crucial in that they will aid to demonstrate each student’s abilities and versatility. The goals of this course are: - To encourage the investigation of formal and conceptual issues and ideas in the Quality, Concentration, and Breadth section of the portfolio. - To emphasize the making of art as an ongoing process through critiques, discussions, and developed ideation. - To develop and enrich technical skills and versatility while using successful compositional practices. - To encourage students to become driven and independent thinkers who will critically analyze their own work, enhancing it and contributing to society through it. Advanced Placement Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio requires students to produce a minimum of 24 works of art that reflect issues related to 2-D Design. These works may include traditional as well as experimental approaches to 2-D Design. Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and collage are all appropriate mediums for this portfolio. The final portfolio in May will be made up of three sections, which will be covered through the course of this year. - Quality – Students will submit five actual pieces in one or more media that show the highest level of accomplishment and quality in 2-D design. - Concentration – Students will submit 12 slides of work that is unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence. - Breadth – Students will submit 12 slides of work that demonstrate the student’s understanding of the principles of design, composition, and process. The first semester of this course is designed to develop each student’s Breadth portfolio, all the while thinking and formulating ideas for his or her Concentration portfolio that is to be addressed in the second semester. Students choosing to take this course will be familiar with the group critique process. Students will regularly engage in group, one-on-one, and self-critiques throughout the year. They will also demonstrate a developed practice of writing about their work and the work of others in their sketchbooks. Research is also an important part of developing a strong concentration and understanding of composition and creation. Students will research and collect information from a variety of resources and experiences that will be determined by both the teacher and by the individual students. They will thoughtfully discuss this research through a blogging format, and will be required to respond thoughtfully to the discussions of their peers. This reflection will produce a strong practice of research and investigation that should be part of the art making process. Assignments : Assignments during the first semester are open-ended and are designed to explore a variety of approaches as students develop the Breadth section of their portfolio. All assignments have end dates, and there is usually more than one assignment due at a time. Students must make every effort to have the required work in by the end date. If a student has trouble doing so, it is important that the student has a discussion with the instructor if work will be turned in late, or if they will miss a critique. If a student misses school, or is late turning in an assignment, it is their own responsibility to make up the missed work and turn it in. This is a college-level course and the instructor will not be hounding you to turn in something that is late – you will receive a zero. The course is broken down into four major categories of projects... Works/Pieces During the first semester, students will be required to turn in one to three pieces every two weeks that will coincide with the open ended breadth assignments that are given every week. I will have a specific assignment as one of those pieces, while the student may choose the second or third assignment from a list of breadth projects that I will provide. During the second semester students will be required to turn in one to two projects per week that go toward their concentration portfolio. These will be self-directed. These larger projects are meant to go toward your final portfolio and are worth 100 points each. Reading/Reflection Blog Students are expected to complete the text and non-text readings every week, and then to reflect on those readings. The specified readings will coincide with the Breadth assignments that are given every two weeks, and then later with the students’ concentrations. A separate sheet of paper will be given in order to clarify the difference between the text and non-textual readings, and the expectations for this portion of your grade. Each reflection section will be worth 50 points – based both on your reflection, and on your response to the reflections of at least 2 other students. Sketchbook Since the sketchbook is such a critical part of this class, and will also be turned in with your AP Portfolio, the instructor will evaluate it every two weeks. Every evaluation will be done using a rubric and will be worth 50 points. Critiques All students are expected to participate in the biweekly critiques. You will be graded on participation and the thoughtfulness of the critiques you provide for your peers. If a student misses a critique, they are expected to make it up in written format on their own time. Each critique is work 40 points. Homework: AP Studio Art classes are designed to emulate courses taught at a college level. Just like any college-level course, it is expected that students will spend a considerable amount of time outside of the classroom working on the completion of assignments. Ideas and solutions for projects should be worked out in the student’s sketchbook, which will be evaluated every two weeks. On top of the sketchbook, students will be expected to complete major projects at home if there is not enough time in class to do so. Senior Exhibit: Aside from the submission of their final portfolio, students will also be expected to show their work in a variety of exhibitions in the spring. Every portfolio student is required to submit work to at least two shows that are not hosted by our own school, one of which must be juried. Every student in this course is also required to present a body of work at the final Senior Show in May that takes place at 5-Points in Washington. Evaluation of Work: Work will be evaluated while it is in progress and in its finished state through the above-mentioned critiques. The AP Studio Art rubric, which is distributed separately, will provide the grading criteria and expectations of each assignment turned in. The assessment of students’ work will be based on the originality of compositions and the artistic integrity of assignments. I will provide readings that discuss what constitutes ethical behavior in the making of art. Sketchbook: The sketchbook that you receive for this course would go everywhere with you, and also be in a convenient location near you so that you can jot down ideas and add to it daily. It should be the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night. This is where you are meant to experiment with ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Hold nothing back for this important tool of discovery, and embrace what your new best friend can do for you. Guidelines/Expectations for working in your sketchbook: 1. Do not get hung up on making perfect drawings – make mistakes and explore different options. You will have many false starts and mistakes – just keep adding to those and exploring other options. 2. Fill the entire page that you are working on. Use your ENTIRE frame and go off the edges. If you have a false start, turn it into something else. Go off the edges of your pages. 3. Never completely abandon and unfinished drawing. Go back and continue to add something to it. 4. Finish what you start – even if it is going in a direction you aren’t pleased with. Keep going and consider changing directions. 5. Date every page that you finish. 6. Do not plagiarize work. If you draw from a photograph, advertisement, or drawing that someone else designed, that is plagiarism. Come up with your own compositions. 7. Just say no to CUTE. This is a college – level course. Draw from life – don’t fill your book with cartoons and hearts. If you see an interesting plan in a doctor’s office, draw that and then expand on it instead. 8. Challenge yourself and us. 9. There is no minimum or maximum amount of work that is due when the sketchbooks are checked. You will have a hard time ever putting enough work into your sketchbook. Always be adding more. A good goal to give yourself is to complete one page per day. |
AP Studio Art 3-D Design
Portfolio Course Description Advanced Placement Studio Art Portfolio is designed and implemented for students who are serious about their interest in the practical application of art, and wish to pursue it beyond their basic high school art classes. Throughout this course, students will work toward developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of 3-D design. They will do this through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes. Many mediums and subject matters may be explored throughout the year, including architectural matter and influence, site-specific work, casting, assemblage, jewelry, ceramics, etc. Unlike other AP courses, Studio Art is not based on a written exam, but rather on a portfolio of images that is made up of three categories – all required by the College Board. In developing their portfolio, students will experience a variety of concepts, techniques, solutions, and approaches in making art. These assignments are required in that they will aid to demonstrate each student’s abilities and versatility. The goals of this course are: - To encourage the investigation of formal and conceptual issues and ideas in the Quality, Concentration, and Breadth section of the portfolio. - To demonstrate abilities and versatility with brainstorming ideas, perfecting techniques, and solving problems that may arise. - To emphasize the making of art as an ongoing process through critiques, discussions, personal reflections, and developed ideation. - To develop and enrich technical skills and versatility while using successful compositional practices that make good use of the design elements and principles. - To encourage students to become driven and independent thinkers who will critically analyze their own work, enhancing it and contributing to society through it. Advanced Placement Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio requires students to produce a minimum of 18 works of art that reflect issues related to 3-D Design. These works may include traditional as well as experimental approaches to 3-D Design. There are a variety of media and subject matters that will be explored and are available to the students. The final portfolio in May will be made up of three sections, which will be covered through the course of this year. - Quality – Students will submit ten images - five actual pieces, two views of each - in one or more media that show the highest level of accomplishment and execution in 3-D design. - Concentration – Students will submit 12 images of work - some of which may be details or second views - unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence. - Breadth – Students will submit 16 images of work – eight pieces, two views of each - that demonstrate the student’s understanding of the principles of design, composition, and process as used in three-dimensional design. The first semester of this course is designed to develop each student’s Breadth portfolio, all the while thinking and formulating ideas for his or her Concentration portfolio that is to be addressed in the second semester. Students choosing to take this course will be familiar with the group and self-critique process. Students will regularly engage in group, one-on-one, and self-critiques throughout the year. They will also demonstrate a developed practice of writing about their work and the work of others in their sketchbooks and through a reflective web-based blog. Research is also an important part of developing a strong concentration and understanding of composition and creation. Students will research and collect information from a variety of resources and experiences that will be determined by both the teacher and by the individual students. They will thoughtfully discuss and reflect on this research through a classroom blog system, and will be required to respond thoughtfully to the reflections of their peers. These reflections will produce a strong practice of research and investigation that should be part of the art making process. Assignments : Assignments during the first semester are open-ended and are designed to explore a variety of approaches as students develop the Breadth section of their portfolio. All assignments have end dates, and there is usually more than one assignment due at a time. Students must make every effort to have the required work in by the end date. If a student has trouble doing so, it is important that the student has a discussion with the instructor if work will be turned in late, or if they will miss a critique. If a student misses school, or is late turning in an assignment, it is their own responsibility to make up the missed work and turn it in. This is a college-level course and the instructor will not be hounding you to turn in something that is late – you will receive a zero. The course assignments are broken up into four different categories: Works/Pieces During the first semester students will be required to turn in one to two pieces every two weeks that will coincide with the open-ended breadth assignments that are given every week. I will have a specific assignment as one of those pieces, while the student may choose the second or third assignment from a list of breadth projects that I will provide. These larger projects are meant to go toward your final portfolio and are worth 100 points each. During the second semester students will have to complete work that pertains to their chosen concentration. This will be independently driven. Reading/Reflection Students are expected to complete the text and non-textual readings every week, and then to reflect on those readings. The specified readings will coincide with the Breadth assignments that are given every two weeks, and later with their concentration. A separate sheet of paper will be given in order to clarify the difference between the text and non-text, and the expectations for this portion of your grade. Each reflection section will be worth 50 points – based both on your reflection, and on your response to the reflections of at least 3 other students. Sketchbook Since the sketchbook is such a critical part of this class, and will also be turned in with your AP Portfolio, the instructor will evaluate it every two weeks. Every evaluation will be done using a rubric and will be worth 50 points. Critiques All students are expected to participate in the biweekly critiques. You will be graded on participation and the thoughtfulness of the critiques you provide for your peers. If a student misses a critique, they are expected to make it up in written format on their own time. Each critique is work 40 points. Homework : AP Studio Art classes are designed to emulate courses taught at a college level. Just like any college-level course, it is expected that students will spend a considerable amount of time outside of the classroom working on the completion of assignments. Ideas and solutions for projects should be worked out in the student’s sketchbook, which will be evaluated every two weeks. On top of the sketchbook, students will be expected to complete major projects at home if there is not enough time in class to do so. Senior Exhibit : Aside from the submission of their final portfolio, students will also be expected to show their work in a variety of exhibitions in the spring. Every portfolio student is required to submit work to at least two shows that are not hosted by our own school, one of which must be juried. Every student in this course is also required to present a body of work at the final Senior Show in May that takes place at 5-Points in Washington. Evaluation of Work : Work will be evaluated while it is in progress and in its finished state through the above-mentioned critiques. The AP Studio Art rubric, which is distributed separately, will provide the grading criteria and expectations of each assignment turned in. The assessment of students’ work will be based on the originality of compositions and the artistic integrity of assignments. I will provide readings that discuss what constitutes ethical behavior in the making of art. Sketchbook: The sketchbook that you receive for this course would go everywhere with you, and also be in a convenient location near you so that you can jot down ideas and add to it daily. It should be the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night. This is where you are meant to experiment with ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Hold nothing back for this important tool of discovery, and embrace what your new best friend can do for you. Guidelines/Expectations for working in your sketchbook: 1. Do not get hung up on making perfect drawings – make mistakes and explore different options. You will have many false starts and mistakes – just keep adding to those and exploring other options. 2. Fill the entire page that you are working on. Use your ENTIRE frame and go off the edges. If you have a false start, turn it into something else. Go off the edges of your pages. 3. Never completely abandon and unfinished drawing. Go back and continue to add something to it. 4. Finish what you start – even if it is going in a direction you aren’t pleased with. Keep going and consider changing directions. 5. Date every page that you finish. 6. Do not plagiarize work. If you draw from a photograph, advertisement, or drawing that someone else designed, that is plagiarism. Come up with your own compositions. 7. Just say no to CUTE. This is a college – level course. Draw from life – don’t fill your book with cartoons and hearts. If you see an interesting plan in a doctor’s office, draw that and then expand on it instead. 8. Challenge yourself and us. 9. There is no minimum or maximum amount of work that is due when the sketchbooks are checked. You will have a hard time ever putting enough work into your sketchbook. Always be adding more. A good goal to give yourself is to complete one page per day. |