AP® STUDIO ART
2009 Final Exam (notice differences between Drawing and 2D, 3D)
2D and 3D
Your name_________________________ Student reviewed______________________
After the breadth presentation: Circle the issues you see articulated below and circle the number this student’s work is at for each concept 1-8.
Total points______________ Divide by 8_______________
Unity/Variety Balance/Emphasis/Contrast
Rhythm Repetition
Proportion/Scale Figure/Ground Relationship
Concept 1 Engagement with design problems
6 The work demonstrates serious, successful engagement with a broad range of design problems.
5 The work demonstrates engagement with a broad range of design problems.
4 The work demonstrates engagement with a reasonable range of design problems.
3 The work demonstrates engagement with a superficial range of design problems.
2 The work demonstrates little engagement with a range of design problems.
1 The range of design problems addresses is extremely limited.
Concept 2 Principles of design articulation
6 The work demonstrates confident articulation of the principles of design.
5 The work demonstrates successful articulation of the principles of design.
4 The work demonstrates a clear effort to apply the principles of design with some success.
3 Understanding and application of design principles is emerging.
2 Understanding of design principles appears to be fairly developed.
1 Understanding of design principles is questionable or lacking.
Concept 3 Use of Elements and Principles of Design
6 The work uses the elements and principles of design in inventive or evocative ways.
5 The work may demonstrate successful experimentation or risk-taking.
4 The work may appear as very successful solutions to design exercises but does not go beyond that level.
3 The work may appear to be good solutions to design exercise but not go beyond that level.
2 The work may attempt to address a range of design issues without much success.
1 The work may be weak in quality and not address a range of design issues.
Concept 4 Technical Aspects
6 The work is technically accomplished.
5 The use of materials is appropriate to the problems addressed, and technique is generally strong.
4 Technique and use of materials is reasonably competent.
3 Technical skill is uneven or questionable.
2 Technique/use of materials is awkward.
1 Technique is clumsy/incompetent.
Concept 5 Experimentation, risk-taking and ambition.
6 Most work demonstrates successful experimentation, risk-taking, and/or ambition.
5 The work addresses sophisticated and/or complex ideas with some success.
4 The work shows an emerging sense of ambition and/or sophistication.
3 The work may show slight experimentation or risk-taking.
2 The work may demonstrate good-to-moderate technique, but the engagement with the principles of design is weak.
1 A variety of design problems are attempted, but solutions are generally unsuccessful.
Concept 6 Evidence of thinking-Ideas
6 The work addresses sophisticated/complex ideas with some confidence and verve.
5 The work shows clear decision making.
4 There is evidence of thinking in most of the works.
3 There is evidence of a modest level of thinking/decision making in the work.
2 Solutions to a range of problems may be simplistic.
1 The work may demonstrate moderate-to-weak technique, but the engagement with the principles of design is poor.
Concept 7 Form and Content
6 Form and content are synthesized to communicate visual ideas.
5 The link between form and content is strong.
4 There is some relationship between form and content.
3 The relationship between form and content is unclear.
2 There is little apparent relationship between form and content.
1 Form, material and content are unconsidered.
Concept 8 Quality
6 Overall, the work is of excellent quality.
5 Overall, the quality of the work is strong.
4 Overall, the work is of good quality.
3 Overall, the work is of moderate quality.
2 Overall, the work is of weak quality.
1 Overall, the work is of poor quality.
Your name_________________________ Student reviewed______________________
After the breadth presentation: Circle the issues you see articulated below and circle the number this student’s work is at for each concept 1-8.
Total points______________ Divide by 8_______________
DRAWING BREADTH
Look for engagement with a range of:
• Light and Shade • Rendering of Form
• Composition • Surface Manipulation
• The Illusion of Depth • Mark-making
Form Content
Tonal Values Line Quality
Perspective and Other Spatial Systems Composition
Drawing Surface Depth
Means of Representation and Abstraction Pattern
Materials Techniques Styles and so on …
Concept 1 Engagement with drawing issues.
6 The work demonstrates serious, successful engagement with a broad range of drawing issues.
5 The work demonstrates engagement with a broad range of drawing issues.
4 The work demonstrates engagement with a reasonable range of drawing issues.
3 The work demonstrates engagement with a superficial range of drawing issues.
2 The work demonstrates little engagement with a range of drawing issues.
1 The range of drawing issues addressed is extremely limited.
Concept 2 Stylistic as well as technical concerns
6 The work demonstrates command of stylistic as well as technical concerns.
5 A range of stylistic as well as technical drawing concerns is evident in the work.
4 Technical skill in drawing is generally competent.
3 Technical skill in drawing is uneven and/or variable.
2 Solutions to the range of problems attempted may be simplistic.
1 Engagement with drawing issues is questionable and/or lacking.
Concept 3 Confidence and Attitude towards work
6 The work is executed with confidence.
5 The quality of the work is strong.
4 The work is generally good quality; it’s success may be somewhat variable.
3 There may be a sense of experimentation, without a completely competent resolution or exploration of what is being attempted.
2 Technical skill in drawing is limited. Drawing tends to be awkward.
1 Technique is clumsy and/or inept.
Concept 4 Evidence of Thinking
6 The work shows flexibility of thinking, as evidenced in the variety of works presented.
5 The works shows clear decision making, there is evidence of thinking.
4 There is evidence of thinking in at least some of the works.
3 There is modest evidence of thinking/decision making in the work.
2 Evidence of thinking may be slight or present in only a few works.
1 There is little, if any, evidence of thinking/decision making.
Concept 5 Form and Content
6 Form and content are effectively synthesized to communicate visual ideas.
5 The link between form and content are strong.
4 There is some relationship between form and content.
3 The relationship between form and content is unclear.
2 There is little apparent relationship between form and content.
1 Form, material, and content are unconsidered.
Concept 6 Materials
6 A variety of materials are used effectively.
5 A range of materials is used, in most cases successfully.
4 The work may demonstrate strong-to excellent breadth of drawing issues but be of less than good quality.
3 There may be experimentation, without a completely competent resolution or exploration of what is being attempted.
2 Some works may be of moderate quality but do not address a range of drawing issues.
1 Not enough work is presented to demonstrate breadth.
Concept 7 Experimentation, Risk-Taking, Ambition.
6 Most work demonstrates experimentation, risk-taking, and/or ambition.
5 The work may include some excellent pieces but address less than a strong range of drawing issues.
4 The work may be of strong or excellent quality, without demonstrating breadth of experience.
3 There may be a sense of experimentation, without a completely competent resolution or exploration of what is being attempted.
2 Some works may be of moderate quality but do not address a range of drawing issues.
1 Not enough work is presented to demonstrate breadth or the images are virtually impossible to see.
Concept 8 Quality
6 Overall, the work is of excellent quality.
5 Overall, the work is of strong quality.
4 Overall, the work is of good quality.
3 Overall, the work is of moderate quality.
2 Overall, the work is of weak quality.
1 Overall, the work is of poor quality.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
2010 #12 Influence of book or movie
Inspired by a book or movie that you choose- please make a project that will fit into your portfolio, 2D, Drawing, or 3D.
Due in class on Wednesday, January 13th.
2010 #11 Ready Made
Ready Made
Found art has to have the artist's input, at the very least an idea about it, i.e. the artist's designation of the object as art, which is nearly always reinforced with a title. There is mostly also some degree of modification of the object, although not to the extent that it cannot be recognised. The modification may lead to it being designated a "modified", "interpreted" or "adapted" found object.
Due in class on Tuesday, January 5th.
Project #10 SFMOMA inspiration
Richard Diebenkorn Ocean Park #54
Richard AvedonYour project is to make a piece of art that fits within your chosen portfolio that is influenced or inspired by our trip to SFMOMA.
You can reference a specific piece or make a knock off of an artist that you saw.
http://www.sfmoma.org/
Project due online midnight, December 10th.
Critique due online midnight, December 13th.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
AP Studio Art Final
Create a powerpoint or slide show that is visible for the entire class.
Either email it to me or bring on a thumb drive to present for your final turned in on December 16th.
Include digital photographs of all your work or your 12 best projects that would be turned in if your breadth section. (8 for 3D folks).
Reference the AP College board rubric for your portfolio.
Submit a printed page of your breadth and which principle of design it addresses.
Give yourself a grade based on 1-5 of what you believe you would receive from the college board readers.
This is worth 500 points.
Not graded on your photographs, but that will be part of the second semester final.
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_questions/index.html
Either email it to me or bring on a thumb drive to present for your final turned in on December 16th.
Include digital photographs of all your work or your 12 best projects that would be turned in if your breadth section. (8 for 3D folks).
Reference the AP College board rubric for your portfolio.
Submit a printed page of your breadth and which principle of design it addresses.
Give yourself a grade based on 1-5 of what you believe you would receive from the college board readers.
This is worth 500 points.
Not graded on your photographs, but that will be part of the second semester final.
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_questions/index.html
Thursday, November 19, 2009
National Portfolio Day Extra Credit
Sat, Jan 16: San Francisco, California, San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut Street
12:00pm - 4:00pm
http://www.portfolioday.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
http://www.portfolioday.net/
800 Chestnut Street
12:00pm - 4:00pm
http://www.portfolioday.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
http://www.portfolioday.net/
Open Figure Model Session
dRawing maRatHon
All-day figure drawing Event!
A variety of male and female models pose nude and in costume doing
single, couple, and group poses . no photography . sponsored by the Palo
Alto Art Center and the Palo Alto Models Guild . Morning session from
10am to 1pm . Afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30pm . Fee is $20 half day/
$30 full day . Bring a sack lunch!
upcoming marathon: November 22
upcoming marathon: January 24
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
t 650.329.2366
http://www.paacf.org/ContactUs/index.html
All-day figure drawing Event!
A variety of male and female models pose nude and in costume doing
single, couple, and group poses . no photography . sponsored by the Palo
Alto Art Center and the Palo Alto Models Guild . Morning session from
10am to 1pm . Afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30pm . Fee is $20 half day/
$30 full day . Bring a sack lunch!
upcoming marathon: November 22
upcoming marathon: January 24
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
t 650.329.2366
http://www.paacf.org/ContactUs/index.html
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Field trip
We will go to SFMOMA for the Avedon Show on Monday, November 23rd. We are leaving at 8:30am and will return by 3:00pm. You will be missing GEFB classes.
#9 chair
Please design, sculpt, paint, draw or photograph a chair for this project.
Due online midnight Thursday, December 3rd.
Critique of this project is due midnight on Sunday, December 6th.
#8 Patterns in Nature
This project is due on your blog by Wednesday, November 25 at midnight.
Please critique all your fellow classmates projects on their blog by Monday, November 30th at midnight.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Art of Music #7
Project #7 Make a piece of art based on Music and sound.
Pick a favorite song, illustrate a sound, show rhythm or movement.
Look at cubism and futurism.
Here is Jenny's piece from last year.
Due on Monday, November 16th.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
appropriation information
Tips from Studio Art teacher Jane Harlow and AP Resources....
In the latest publication from AP about the portfolios, titled: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AP Studio Art, Workshop Handbook 2009-2010...........on page 19, there is a very important section titled: Ethics, Artistic Integrity and Plagiarism.
I am going to just copy that information for you so you can print it and show it to anyone that is pushing the copying of photographs, etc. (another teacher, your Principal, a parent!!!)
Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artist's works (including photographs), and/or published images must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design and/or concept of the source. The student's individual "voice" should be clearly evident. It is unethical, constitutes plagiarism, and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another medium) that was made by someone else and represent it as one's own.
Digital images of student work that are submitted in the portfolios may be edited; however, the goals of image editing should be to present the clearest,. most accurate representation of the student's artwork, and to ensure that images meet the requirements of the Digital Submission Web Application. When submitting their portfolios, students must indicate their acceptance of the following statement: "I hereby affirm that all works in this portfolio were done by me and that these images accurately represent my actual work."
My emphasis to the drawing students would be to work from DIRECT OBSERVATION AS much as possible, using copyrighted images only as a very small part of my work and using it only as reference. As far as the 2d DESIGN portfolio, the same thing goes. They can download images of their own artwork or photos and work on them but should follow the same rules as drawing.
The statements I am sending works in the 3D portfolio as well..... do not copy someone else's artwork..... only use it to influence your style, technique or method of construction......... and..... above all......... do these three things: (1) take risks...... risk taking!!! (2) add VERVE and (3) work to show your personal VOICE in your work!!!
In the latest publication from AP about the portfolios, titled: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AP Studio Art, Workshop Handbook 2009-2010...........on page 19, there is a very important section titled: Ethics, Artistic Integrity and Plagiarism.
I am going to just copy that information for you so you can print it and show it to anyone that is pushing the copying of photographs, etc. (another teacher, your Principal, a parent!!!)
Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artist's works (including photographs), and/or published images must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design and/or concept of the source. The student's individual "voice" should be clearly evident. It is unethical, constitutes plagiarism, and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another medium) that was made by someone else and represent it as one's own.
Digital images of student work that are submitted in the portfolios may be edited; however, the goals of image editing should be to present the clearest,. most accurate representation of the student's artwork, and to ensure that images meet the requirements of the Digital Submission Web Application. When submitting their portfolios, students must indicate their acceptance of the following statement: "I hereby affirm that all works in this portfolio were done by me and that these images accurately represent my actual work."
My emphasis to the drawing students would be to work from DIRECT OBSERVATION AS much as possible, using copyrighted images only as a very small part of my work and using it only as reference. As far as the 2d DESIGN portfolio, the same thing goes. They can download images of their own artwork or photos and work on them but should follow the same rules as drawing.
The statements I am sending works in the 3D portfolio as well..... do not copy someone else's artwork..... only use it to influence your style, technique or method of construction......... and..... above all......... do these three things: (1) take risks...... risk taking!!! (2) add VERVE and (3) work to show your personal VOICE in your work!!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
UPDATE YOUR BLOGS!!!!
We will be critiquing online for the van Gogh project.
Please update your blogs, if you need help with this, please do it during class.
This will be a graded project and critique on November 2.
Please update your blogs, if you need help with this, please do it during class.
This will be a graded project and critique on November 2.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Ashley sent me this
Here is a quote that talks about self-portraits that I hope inspires your work this week.
"When they were in school, Peter used to say that everything you do is a self-portrait. It might look like Saint George and the Dragon or The Rape of the Sabine Women, but the angle you use, the lighting, the composition, the technique, they’re all you. Even the reason why you chose this scene, it’s you. You are every color and brushstroke.
Peter used to say, “The only thing an artist can do is describe his own face.”
You’re doomed to being you.
This, he says, leaves us free to draw anything, since we’re only drawing ourselves.
Your handwriting. The way you walk. Which china pattern you choose. It’s all giving you away. Everything you do shows your hand.
Everything is a self-portrait.
Everything is a diary."
diary
chuck palahniuk
p. 132
"When they were in school, Peter used to say that everything you do is a self-portrait. It might look like Saint George and the Dragon or The Rape of the Sabine Women, but the angle you use, the lighting, the composition, the technique, they’re all you. Even the reason why you chose this scene, it’s you. You are every color and brushstroke.
Peter used to say, “The only thing an artist can do is describe his own face.”
You’re doomed to being you.
This, he says, leaves us free to draw anything, since we’re only drawing ourselves.
Your handwriting. The way you walk. Which china pattern you choose. It’s all giving you away. Everything you do shows your hand.
Everything is a self-portrait.
Everything is a diary."
diary
chuck palahniuk
p. 132
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Project #6 VanGogh
Make a project based on the artist Vincent Van Gogh
Due on Thursday, November 5th.
check out these sites
http://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/
http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Gogh
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Project #5 Self Portrait
I know, I know, a self portrait, but yes you are to do a self-portrait in any style, media, way or concept that portrays a portrait of you.
Here are a few silly ones of me that might inspire you, but I will show you an inspirational powerpoint next week. The due date for #5 is Tuesday, October 27th.
Monday, October 5, 2009
new due date
Compromise is due on Thursday, October 15th. I am sorry I haven't been so up on posts, Reed's sister's death has me a bit behind on things this week.
Sketchbooks with 5 original pages are due on Friday, October 9th, same as always.
Thank you for working so hard on your figure drawings today and last week, they look great!
Sketchbooks with 5 original pages are due on Friday, October 9th, same as always.
Thank you for working so hard on your figure drawings today and last week, they look great!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Compromise #4
This project is due Thursday, October 15th.
We have a model on Thursday, October 1 and Monday, October 5th if you would like to do some figure drawings or studies (good for sketchbooks or breadth projects)
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Due Date Change
Hi APStudo Art students,
I am pushing back the deadline to Friday (instead of Thursday) at the beginning of class for the landscape #2 project, to give you an extra day to work and due to construction. Please contact me with questions.
See you Tuesday.
I am pushing back the deadline to Friday (instead of Thursday) at the beginning of class for the landscape #2 project, to give you an extra day to work and due to construction. Please contact me with questions.
See you Tuesday.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Sketchbooks Due
Your sketchbooks are due on Friday, October 9th with 5 original pages of sketches, drawings, designs or ideas.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
LANDSCAPE AP Studio Art Project #2
LANDSCAPE AP Studio Art Project #2
3-5 thumbnail sketches
Due THURSDAY, September 10, 2009
Final project may be 3d, 2d or a drawing/painting
Due THURSDAY, September 17, 2009
Artists to look at: Albert Bierstaadt, Andy Goldsworthy, Chris Drury, John Marin
Sketchbook work
a. Spend some time documenting the landscapes that you see in your everyday environment throughout the week. You can write down what you see or take photographs.
b. Make some drawings/collages in your sketchbook that reflect some of the scenes that you find.
2. Research at least 2 of the artists whose work piques your interest. Look at several of their pieces, read their artist’s statements and research their lives. What inspires them? What do they look at or think about? Make notes in your sketchbook about your discoveries. (2 pages of notes in sketchbook)
3. Choose a landscape with foreground, middle ground and background that is especially compelling to you both aesthetically and conceptually. Consider CONTENT. What does this landscape mean to you? What does it remind you of?
Process, methods and ideas
Your landscape must be a visible element in your final project.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Project #1 Corners, Closets and Clutter
CORNERS, CLOSETS AND CLUTTER Project #1
3-5 Thumbnail sketches Due Wednesday, September 2 at the beginning of class.
Final project Due Tuesday, September 8 at the beginning of class for Critique
Final project may be 3d, 2d or a drawing/painting
Artists to look at: Jeff Wall, Sandy Skoglund
a. Spend some time sketching, looking or photographing corners, closets and clutter in your everyday environment. You can start making maquettes or taking photos also.
b. Make some drawings/collages in your sketchbook that reflect some of the images that you find. Rearrange them, create a new story around them, write a poem with them, draw or collect images that you feel connected to in some way. Transform the idea in some manner. Bring your results into class to share. Go beyond the obvious.
(3 pages of sketchbook notes)
c. Consider CONTENT. What does this mean to you? What does it remind you of?
Process, methods and ideas: Corners, closets and clutter must be a visible element in your /project. You must thoughtfully integrate this idea and show your thought process in your sketchbook and artwork.
National Portfolio Day
I highly recommend attending National Portfolio Day.
this link provides information about it.
Plan ahead!!!!
http://portfolioday.net
this link provides information about it.
Plan ahead!!!!
http://portfolioday.net
Syllabus
AP Studio Art 2010
Ms. Teri Dillon Scott
Office: 650-851-6154
Cell: 415-370-6760
e-mail:tscott@prioryca.org
http://apsapriory2010.blogspot.com/
Course Introduction:
The AP Studio Art Course is intended to be a college-level art course. That means the demands and expectations are much greater than in a typical high school-level course. The nature of the class and the work, however, provide you with opportunities for personal growth and exploration that are very different from other classes you may have taken. There are specific amounts of work you must do but, for the most part, you will determine what you will make and learn. Each one of you will create work that is completely different from anyone else in the class. You must be willing to work on projects when you are frustrated or feel lost and you will need to work a substantial amount of time outside of class. The best work often comes from struggling through problems, awkward stages and “mistakes” or “accidents.” The more you work, and the more you are willing to take risks and persevere, the better your work will become. I encourage you to dive into the course with excitement and the intent to play, explore, discover, share, challenge, and support yourself and everyone else in the class.
Prerequisites:
Studio Art 1: Art Spectrum
Studio Art 2: Ceramics, Metals, Glass, Drawing/Painting, Photography and Visual Media
Recommendation by Instructor
Materials Fee: Due to the high cost of consumable art materials each student’s bookstore account will be charged $100 materials fee each semester.
Sketchbook: Available in bookstore or provide your own.
Supplies: Students might do well to have their own materials and supplies at home, so they can make progress on work while not in the studio.
Course Requirements:
• Actively participate in all class activities including critiques and field trips.
• Maintain a Sketchbook This will include idea building for projects, notes, images, sketches, reflections, etc.
• Maintain an Art blog and weekly check the APSA Blog at
• Complete and submit the AP Portfolio
You will create a portfolio of approximately 30 finished pieces (sent mostly in the form of slides) that will be mailed away to Kentucky in the spring to be graded by high school and college level art professors. You will need to make more than 30 pieces in order to “harvest” your best quality work. The exam date is Friday, May 9, 2008. The final portfolio will be mailed out on that date. A completed portfolio will be required to pass this class which consists of all slides taken and work prepared for sending. A completed portion of the portfolio will be required to pass the first semester.
• AP Art Show and the All-School Show
You will help plan and execute the AP Art show and assist with the all-school show in May. You will show your slides and talk about your work to an audience. You will help set up and put at least one piece in the all-school show in May.
• Participate in National Portfolio Day in San Francisco January 2010.
You will be required to bring your digital portfolio and artwork to this conference. It is an opportunity to see art schools and submit your work for professional feedback.
Sat, Jan 16, 2010 San Francisco, California, San Francisco Art Institute 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Participation/Work Habits: A college-level art class meets at least twice a week for a minimum of 4 hours. Art majors are also known for putting in many long hours outside of class. Our schedule is much more constrained—we meet three times a week for a total of 3 ½ hours and you all have very busy schedules with other classes, homework, college applications, and activities filling nearly every waking moment of your day. The underlying meaning of that information is that you must use class time wisely and efficiently and you must carve additional time out of your schedule to work (H blocks, after school, weekends, etc.) You may also find that the artwork will be a refuge during this chaotic year. Inefficient or unwise use of class time will result in a lower grade for the course.
Quality and timeliness of assigned projects: You are expected to complete all assigned work on time and to the best of your ability. Your ability will improve drastically over the course of the year as long as you continue to challenge yourself and work diligently. Late or poor-quality work will result in a lower grade. You can improve the quality portion of your grade by reworking or improving the quality of the project, this won’t affect the on time portion of your grade.
Resources: You will be given ample resources throughout the year which may include handouts, slide presentations, guest lectures, field trips, videos, and anything else I find to help encourage, inspire, challenge, excite, or surprise you.
Open Studio: The Fine Arts building is open every H block and after school most days until 4:00pm. If you need extra time feel free to arrange it
Instructional Methods: Demonstrations, lectures, group projects, working critiques, videos, slides, books, guest artists, field trips.
AP Studio Art Rubric Work is frequently so individual and experimental that grading is difficult. Yet there are standards of quality in student work, expectations based on the range of accomplishments of other AP art classes, and the evidence, thought, care and effort demonstrated in the work. All of these elements are discussed with students and in class critiques. All students in the class have talent and should receive an A if work that meets their 12 slides per term are turned in on time. A B indicates deadlines are not being met or the student is not putting forth enough effort in the artwork. A C or below at the quarter indicates that the student is not working hard enough to finish the portfolio on time or the artwork is of a significantly low quality and needs to be reworked to bring the grade up. See attached example.
Assessment Methods: Projects, participation, effort, quality of work, written assignments, exhibitions, critiques, sketchbook, final portfolio.
Semester one-Final Grade is dependent on the Breadth being finished by December 2009.
Semester two- Final Grade is dependent on the following criteria being met:
Portfolio prepared and packaged all slides taken, portfolio assembled by 3pm Friday, May 7, 2010.
Artwork presented in AP Show in April 2010 presentation and participation in setting up and taking down show. Required curator of one week, one person show in PAC this year.
Sketchbooks: Required for all students, turned in once each first two quarters.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as the act of representing the work on another as ones own regardless of how that work was obtained and submitting it to fulfill academic requirements. All work must be original. If students use someone else’s work or image as a basis for their own pieces, there must be SIGNIFICANT alteration to the piece for it to be considered original.
Ms. Teri Dillon Scott
Office: 650-851-6154
Cell: 415-370-6760
e-mail:tscott@prioryca.org
http://apsapriory2010.blogspot.com/
Course Introduction:
The AP Studio Art Course is intended to be a college-level art course. That means the demands and expectations are much greater than in a typical high school-level course. The nature of the class and the work, however, provide you with opportunities for personal growth and exploration that are very different from other classes you may have taken. There are specific amounts of work you must do but, for the most part, you will determine what you will make and learn. Each one of you will create work that is completely different from anyone else in the class. You must be willing to work on projects when you are frustrated or feel lost and you will need to work a substantial amount of time outside of class. The best work often comes from struggling through problems, awkward stages and “mistakes” or “accidents.” The more you work, and the more you are willing to take risks and persevere, the better your work will become. I encourage you to dive into the course with excitement and the intent to play, explore, discover, share, challenge, and support yourself and everyone else in the class.
Prerequisites:
Studio Art 1: Art Spectrum
Studio Art 2: Ceramics, Metals, Glass, Drawing/Painting, Photography and Visual Media
Recommendation by Instructor
Materials Fee: Due to the high cost of consumable art materials each student’s bookstore account will be charged $100 materials fee each semester.
Sketchbook: Available in bookstore or provide your own.
Supplies: Students might do well to have their own materials and supplies at home, so they can make progress on work while not in the studio.
Course Requirements:
• Actively participate in all class activities including critiques and field trips.
• Maintain a Sketchbook This will include idea building for projects, notes, images, sketches, reflections, etc.
• Maintain an Art blog and weekly check the APSA Blog at
• Complete and submit the AP Portfolio
You will create a portfolio of approximately 30 finished pieces (sent mostly in the form of slides) that will be mailed away to Kentucky in the spring to be graded by high school and college level art professors. You will need to make more than 30 pieces in order to “harvest” your best quality work. The exam date is Friday, May 9, 2008. The final portfolio will be mailed out on that date. A completed portfolio will be required to pass this class which consists of all slides taken and work prepared for sending. A completed portion of the portfolio will be required to pass the first semester.
• AP Art Show and the All-School Show
You will help plan and execute the AP Art show and assist with the all-school show in May. You will show your slides and talk about your work to an audience. You will help set up and put at least one piece in the all-school show in May.
• Participate in National Portfolio Day in San Francisco January 2010.
You will be required to bring your digital portfolio and artwork to this conference. It is an opportunity to see art schools and submit your work for professional feedback.
Sat, Jan 16, 2010 San Francisco, California, San Francisco Art Institute 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Participation/Work Habits: A college-level art class meets at least twice a week for a minimum of 4 hours. Art majors are also known for putting in many long hours outside of class. Our schedule is much more constrained—we meet three times a week for a total of 3 ½ hours and you all have very busy schedules with other classes, homework, college applications, and activities filling nearly every waking moment of your day. The underlying meaning of that information is that you must use class time wisely and efficiently and you must carve additional time out of your schedule to work (H blocks, after school, weekends, etc.) You may also find that the artwork will be a refuge during this chaotic year. Inefficient or unwise use of class time will result in a lower grade for the course.
Quality and timeliness of assigned projects: You are expected to complete all assigned work on time and to the best of your ability. Your ability will improve drastically over the course of the year as long as you continue to challenge yourself and work diligently. Late or poor-quality work will result in a lower grade. You can improve the quality portion of your grade by reworking or improving the quality of the project, this won’t affect the on time portion of your grade.
Resources: You will be given ample resources throughout the year which may include handouts, slide presentations, guest lectures, field trips, videos, and anything else I find to help encourage, inspire, challenge, excite, or surprise you.
Open Studio: The Fine Arts building is open every H block and after school most days until 4:00pm. If you need extra time feel free to arrange it
Instructional Methods: Demonstrations, lectures, group projects, working critiques, videos, slides, books, guest artists, field trips.
AP Studio Art Rubric Work is frequently so individual and experimental that grading is difficult. Yet there are standards of quality in student work, expectations based on the range of accomplishments of other AP art classes, and the evidence, thought, care and effort demonstrated in the work. All of these elements are discussed with students and in class critiques. All students in the class have talent and should receive an A if work that meets their 12 slides per term are turned in on time. A B indicates deadlines are not being met or the student is not putting forth enough effort in the artwork. A C or below at the quarter indicates that the student is not working hard enough to finish the portfolio on time or the artwork is of a significantly low quality and needs to be reworked to bring the grade up. See attached example.
Assessment Methods: Projects, participation, effort, quality of work, written assignments, exhibitions, critiques, sketchbook, final portfolio.
Semester one-Final Grade is dependent on the Breadth being finished by December 2009.
Semester two- Final Grade is dependent on the following criteria being met:
Portfolio prepared and packaged all slides taken, portfolio assembled by 3pm Friday, May 7, 2010.
Artwork presented in AP Show in April 2010 presentation and participation in setting up and taking down show. Required curator of one week, one person show in PAC this year.
Sketchbooks: Required for all students, turned in once each first two quarters.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as the act of representing the work on another as ones own regardless of how that work was obtained and submitting it to fulfill academic requirements. All work must be original. If students use someone else’s work or image as a basis for their own pieces, there must be SIGNIFICANT alteration to the piece for it to be considered original.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Homework #1 Personality Project
Create a "personality pocket" using slide sheets. This is due on Thursday, August 27th as an intro to the class--fill the pockets with 3-d or other objects that express your personality (ie. coins, money, little works of art,candy or wrapers, jewelry, little toys....) We will hang them in a window beside each other after you have introduced themselves through your objects.
Inspiration: an artist who picked up something off the ground everyday for a year and displayed them all.
Inspiration: an artist who picked up something off the ground everyday for a year and displayed them all.
Summer Homework
Please bring your summer homework to class to be collected on Wednesday, August 26th!
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
I am looking forward to seeing you soon!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Check out AP Central
For more information about your portfolio requirements and examples of top scores.
Click on the site for your portfolio choice.
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_questions/index.html
Click on the site for your portfolio choice.
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_questions/index.html
summer homework
Please bring this work on the first day of class Fall 2009.
1. Inspiration book (sketchbook, journal, idea book) to record ideas and develop concepts
2. for 3 mini-concentrations of student's choice (6 photos or sketches each)
3. 3 breadth to include: composition, lines, texture, rhythm, color,
4. Visit a museum, gallery or exhibit and blog about it.
5. Create a blog to post your summer work. Check out last year’s student blogs.
http://apsapriory.blogspot.com/
Materials you might use for your breadth section or your Inspiration book.
Pen and Ink (you may use drawing pens/sharpies)
Charcoal
Pastels (oil and chalk)
Collage (digital and handmade)
Paint (Acrylic or oil)
Colored pencil
Watercolor
Graphic Design
Photography
Mixed Media
Torn Paper
Clay
Sculpture materials of any kind
Unconventional Implements-any kind- sticks, leaves, found objects, etc.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
goals of AP Studio Art 2010
AP Studio Art
The two primary goals of this class are to (1) prepare a portfolio of 29 excellent works for the AP test by the end of April and (2) develop your art and yourself as an artist. The primary focus is on the AP exam, but the AP structure allows for a great deal of room for personal expression. Above all, do work that you enjoy doing and be proud to bring to class. During this class, you will also develop a healthy artistic practice. This is critical for any artist, but especially important for young, developing ones. Be mindful that everything that you create will not be appropriate for your AP Portfolio. All artists create much more work than the ones that they present to the public. This is not a waste of time. Anything that you do will contribute to your artistic ability and understanding. Even if you do not present the work, that experience "shows" in the work you choose to exhibit. This is a college level art course. The nature of the class and the work will provide you with opportunities for personal growth and exploration that are very different from other classes you may have taken. You will choose one of the following portfolios subjects:
Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design.
TOTAL= 29 pieces due by the end of April
Prerequisites:
Studio Art 1: Art Spectrum
Studio Art 2: Ceramics, Metals, Glass, Drawing/Painting, Photography and Visual Media
Recommendation by Instructor
Drawing is generally considered more rigorous and harder to pass than 2D Design.
Drawing is "designed to address a broad interpretation of drawing issues. For example, printing, printmaking, studies for sculpture, some forms of design and abstract and observational works would qualify as addressing drawing issues. Photos, digital works, videotapes, three-dimensional works, and color photocopies of your work in other media may not be submitted.”
2D Design asks you to "demonstrate a conscious and deliberate application of design issues using a variety of forms. These could include, but are not limited to, graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. Regardless of the medium, you should submit only works in which design is the primary strength of the work."
3D Design "is intended to address a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. They may include mass, volume, form, plane, light and texture. Examples of approaches include traditional sculpture, architectural models, ceramics, and three-dimensional fiber arts or metal work, among others."
AP Art Portfolio:
The AP Art portfolio consists of three sections:
Quality (5 pieces) Excellence demonstrated in original artwork . "Quality is evident in the concept, composition and technical skills of your work. You are asked to demonstrate quality through carefully selected examples of your work: work that succeeds in developing your intention, in terms of both concept and execution…. Flat paper, cardboard, canvas board or unstretched canvas are acceptable." Maximum size: 18x24"
Concentration (12 pieces) An in-depth, personal commitment to a particular artistic concern. "In this section, you are asked to demonstrate your personal commitment to a specific visual idea or mode of working. To do this, you should present an aspect of your work or a specific project in which you have invested considerable time, effort and thought. It is important to define your concentration early in the year so that the work you submit will have the focus and direction required for a concentration. A concentration is a body of related works that: Are based on your individual interest in a particular idea expressed visually; Are focused on a process of investigation, growth and discovery; Show the development of a visual language appropriate for your subject; Are unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence; AND Grow out of a coherent plan of action or investigation."
Breadth (8-12 pieces) A variety of experiences in using the formal, technical and expressive means available to an artist. "Breadth in this portfolio refers to your experiences and accomplishments in a variety of two-dimensional art forms, concepts and techniques. Successful works of art require the integration of elements and principles of design; you are asked to demonstrate that you are actively working with these concepts while thoughtfully composing your art … They do not simply use a variety of media, but combine a range of conceptual approaches and physical means of creating art."
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