AP Studio Art – 2D Design or Drawing - is a course for mature, motivated students. AP Studio Art does not have a written exam, instead students are expected to create a strong 15 piece2D design or Drawing portfolio to submit to the College Board in May. Completing the AP portfolio may result in Advanced Placement credit at the institution the student chooses to attend after High School, but does not guarantee it. It will, however, help the student to have a strong portfolio to submit for admissions and scholarship opportunities. You may choose to create either a Drawing or 2-D Design Portfolio.
This class will require intense focus and work - both in and out of class. In addition to developing a portfolio, students will be expected to photograph and catalogue images of their work, participate in critiques, keep an original visual reference file/sketchbook for developing ideas, study artists, art-movements and terminology.
You MUST keep a sketchbook of processes, ideas, and materials. This is NECESSARY because you must now submit images of process to the AP Board. No exceptions.
Structure of the portfolio: 15 Total Pieces = 15 Sustained Investigation + 5 Selected Works (Quality pieces)_ The 5 quality pieces can be taken from the 15 Sustained Investigation or 5 new Selected works (quality pieces) that can stand alone for grading
Drawing Portfolio: For this portfolio, students address all drawing issues and mark-making concerns. They can submit not only work in traditional drawing media - pencils, ink, pastels - but also many kinds of painting, printmaking, and other forms of 2-dimensional expression.
2-D Design Portfolio: For this portfolio, students focus on the principles of design. This can include photography and digital work. It can also be comprised of drawings, paintings, prints and any other 2-dimensional art form.
Upon completion of the course requirements the student will be given a final mark.
In Between now and May 7th students will be completing on-going reflections as to their progress based on individual inquiry development, experimentation and process. These reflections and feedback can be found within their Google Classroom.