Welcome to AP Studio Art! If you have arrived at this page my guess is that you are either a student taking the course or a parent trying to get the scoop on AP art--let's chat a bit. AP Studio Art is a course designed by the college board to give high school students an experience in developing a substantial art portfolio and gaining college credit for their work. Teachers for this course have been given the opportunity to develop the curriculum for their specific class and guide the students creatively under the guidelines of the college board. So, with that said, each teacher will approach the course using their knowledge and expertise in the arts. I have been teaching AP Art for fifteen years and have been involved in the arts for over 40 years. I've also had the privilege of teaching painting at the community college level which has given me the foresight of the demands a college studio art class requires. This class will be challenging, time consuming and extremely rewarding. Students will have a chance to build strong friendships with classmates and explore their own passion for art in a way that is unique to high school age children. It is extremely important that students keep up with the calendar of the class in order to complete the portfolio. Submitting a portfolio at the end of the year is not optional. All students will be required to submit--this class can not be audited. Students receive a grade from Cypress for taking the class--this grade is based off of completion of the portfolio. Passing the AP College Board Exam (Portfolio submission) is a separate grade. Students will receive word if they passed with the college board in July. Passing will allow them to receive 3 units of college credit towards an introductory art course. I'm excited to go on this journey with my students and we will culminate the year with an AP Art Show and Dinner for students and parents. Let the fun begin! Shelly Mort AP Art Instructor Summer Assignments: The summer assignments should be three separate pieces that are all created from observation of life. So they can be a person, place or thing(s). They should consider a light source and composition. The medium is open. 8"x10" or larger would be good. Students should have these with them on the first day of class. Coursework Requirements: The following are the requirements for each portfolio. Students work will either fit into the "Drawing" portfolio or the "2-D" portfolio. There are 24 pieces of work total that will be due from each student: Drawing Portfolio The drawing portfolio is intended to address a wide range of approaches and media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making. Breadth- 12 images A variety of works demonstrating your understanding of drawing issues (listed above). Concentration- 12 images A series describing an in-depth exploration of a particular drawing concern or idea. Quality- 5 actual artworks 5 actual works that will be matted and mailed off to the AP College Board. These should demonstrate your mastery in drawing. 2D Design Portfolio In the 2D Design Portfolio you should demonstrate your understanding of design principles as applied to a two-dimensional surface. The principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, and figure/ground relationship) can be articulated through the visual elements (line, shape, color, value, texture, space). Any 2D process may be submitted, including graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. Breadth- 12 images A variety of works demonstrating your understanding of the principles of design. Concentration- 12 images A series describing an in-depth exploration of a particular design concern or idea. Quality- 5 actual artworks 5 actual works that will be matted and mailed off to the AP College Board. These should demonstrate your mastery of 2D design. |