AP Studio
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Due date calendar- concentration
#1– Aug 19
#2– Sept 2
#3– Sept 16
#4– Sept 30
#5– Oct 14
#6– Oct 28
#7– Nov 11
#8– Nov 25
#9– Dec 9
#10 & #11-Jan 6
Link to some sample concentrations-
apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/228413.html
AP Art Studio Syllabus
Course Description/ Overview AP art studio is designed to expose students to a college level art experience and work toward a portfolio that can earn college credit. Work will be given and graded on a college level. Students will work toward a portfolio consisting of three parts- quality, concentration and breath sections. The concentration will be focused on drawing, 2-D or 3-D design.
Content The teacher will assign projects that will help students build the quality and breadth of their portfolio. For example:
- create an expressive self portrait in mixed media
- design an asymmetrical painting of a repeated ordinary object
- illustrate three emotions to create a triptych that works as one piece
The teacher will also assist students in setting a concentration focus. Examples of concentration ideas:
- A series of paintings of observational figure drawings of friends. Each exploring that friend’s personality and incorporating street art such as graffiti spray paint technique
- 3-d clay teapots each focusing on a political message
- Photography showing architecture side by side with very different types of styles. The pictures will focus on that contrast. Light and shadow will be emphasized.
Course Materials Students are required to have a hard bound- 8 ½ x 11 or larger sketchbook, I encourage using this for your summer sketching. Also students will need drawing pencils, various brushes and an art bin. Throughout the school year, many basic supplies will be available to the student. Specialty items students choose to use will be their responsibility. I will be happy to get whatever the student needs within the confines of the department. Each student will pay $87 dollars to submit a portfolio for grading.
Course Policies The teacher will follow school grading, attendance and tardy policies. Unexcused absences will be a deduction of points from weekly grade. Unfinished and late work will not be graded.
Each student is required to take care of classroom supplies and clean up work areas each day. Students not following these procedures could lose their access to art supplies.
Grading Policy Each nine week grading period students will receive project grades and weekly grades. These grades will be averaged for a final nine-week grade. A semester grade will be calculated from two nine-week averages.
Grading Scale – A 4.0 93-100
B 3.0 85-92
C 2.0 75-84
D 1.0 70-74
F 0.0 0-69
Course Procedures The first semester of the course will focus mainly on the creation of 12 works for the concentration. Also it will be used to familiarize students with a variety of media and concepts.
The second half of the course students will work toward the development of a body of work dealing with a breadth.
The majority of class time will be studio work time for students. Each student is expected to use this time working on art. Teacher discussion, critique time and special assignments would be exceptions
Open studio time in addition to regular class time will be available to students as needed. Afternoon and weekend hours will be scheduled per student needs.
Class Critique There will be weekly student critiques; every student will be expected to participate. During critique every student is expected to speak about the art they are currently working on and also give positive suggestions to others students. This is an important part of class and part of each grade.
Class Reading Required reading assigned by the instructor will be given on an on going bases. Students will be assigned to write essays about reading often to help expand their knowledge of art and its processes.
Career Planning One very important aspect of this course is career planning. The instructor will strive to guide students toward early career planning which will include; college selection, career goals, scholarship information, etc.
-Missed deadlines will result in loss of a letter grade
-Two weeks over the due date will result in a “0”
#2– Sept 2
#3– Sept 16
#4– Sept 30
#5– Oct 14
#6– Oct 28
#7– Nov 11
#8– Nov 25
#9– Dec 9
#10 & #11-Jan 6
Link to some sample concentrations-
apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/228413.html
AP Art Studio Syllabus
Course Description/ Overview AP art studio is designed to expose students to a college level art experience and work toward a portfolio that can earn college credit. Work will be given and graded on a college level. Students will work toward a portfolio consisting of three parts- quality, concentration and breath sections. The concentration will be focused on drawing, 2-D or 3-D design.
Content The teacher will assign projects that will help students build the quality and breadth of their portfolio. For example:
- create an expressive self portrait in mixed media
- design an asymmetrical painting of a repeated ordinary object
- illustrate three emotions to create a triptych that works as one piece
The teacher will also assist students in setting a concentration focus. Examples of concentration ideas:
- A series of paintings of observational figure drawings of friends. Each exploring that friend’s personality and incorporating street art such as graffiti spray paint technique
- 3-d clay teapots each focusing on a political message
- Photography showing architecture side by side with very different types of styles. The pictures will focus on that contrast. Light and shadow will be emphasized.
Course Materials Students are required to have a hard bound- 8 ½ x 11 or larger sketchbook, I encourage using this for your summer sketching. Also students will need drawing pencils, various brushes and an art bin. Throughout the school year, many basic supplies will be available to the student. Specialty items students choose to use will be their responsibility. I will be happy to get whatever the student needs within the confines of the department. Each student will pay $87 dollars to submit a portfolio for grading.
Course Policies The teacher will follow school grading, attendance and tardy policies. Unexcused absences will be a deduction of points from weekly grade. Unfinished and late work will not be graded.
Each student is required to take care of classroom supplies and clean up work areas each day. Students not following these procedures could lose their access to art supplies.
Grading Policy Each nine week grading period students will receive project grades and weekly grades. These grades will be averaged for a final nine-week grade. A semester grade will be calculated from two nine-week averages.
Grading Scale – A 4.0 93-100
B 3.0 85-92
C 2.0 75-84
D 1.0 70-74
F 0.0 0-69
Course Procedures The first semester of the course will focus mainly on the creation of 12 works for the concentration. Also it will be used to familiarize students with a variety of media and concepts.
The second half of the course students will work toward the development of a body of work dealing with a breadth.
The majority of class time will be studio work time for students. Each student is expected to use this time working on art. Teacher discussion, critique time and special assignments would be exceptions
Open studio time in addition to regular class time will be available to students as needed. Afternoon and weekend hours will be scheduled per student needs.
Class Critique There will be weekly student critiques; every student will be expected to participate. During critique every student is expected to speak about the art they are currently working on and also give positive suggestions to others students. This is an important part of class and part of each grade.
Class Reading Required reading assigned by the instructor will be given on an on going bases. Students will be assigned to write essays about reading often to help expand their knowledge of art and its processes.
Career Planning One very important aspect of this course is career planning. The instructor will strive to guide students toward early career planning which will include; college selection, career goals, scholarship information, etc.
-Missed deadlines will result in loss of a letter grade
-Two weeks over the due date will result in a “0”