Advanced Placement Studio Art Welcome to Advanced Placement Studio Art
What Have I Gotten Myself Into? A portfolio will be submitted at the end of the year. You must have 24 works to include in this. Plus an artist statement These must be college-level works The Studio Art AP course is considered to be the most difficult.
But DON’T FREAK OUT!
My Job Is To… help you with ideas help critique your work Guide you to your strengths Keep you on track Set up your online portfolio Suggest and provide materials Encourage you to succeed HELP YOU GET A PASSING SCORE!
I Will Be With You Every Step Of The Way! Don’t Worry, I Will Be With You Every Step Of The Way!
It is up to YOU to… Work hard! Listen to instructions and critique Always do your homework Submit everything on time Work outside of school WORK HARD!
I will push you for your best work! Remember, I will push you for your best work!
Time Outside of Class Art Club time Study Halls Lunch Afterschool
Understanding the Exam Step One Understanding the Exam
Understanding the Exam College Board Regulated 3 Categories 2D Design Drawing 3D Design These have different grading criteria If you are in my class, you will be 2D or Drawing You do not have to choose right away
Understanding the Exam No actual written exam Submit work online Send some work in Work all year WORK HARD!
Understanding the Exam Scored 1-5 Most Colleges accept a 3 Some accept only 4-5 Earn credit Elective Studio arts course Applies toward non-art degrees
Understanding the Exam Who grades me? Teachers from around the country Highly qualified You will be graded many times To make sure you get the grade you earn I will not be grading your AP exam Every AP Art exam is graded this way
Understanding the Exam
Understanding the Exam 3 Sections Breadth Concentration Quality
Breadth
Breadth 12 works Shows understanding of design or drawing concepts May not be the same as your concentration Submitted online
Breadth You need to show a VARIETY of concepts. You may also show a variety of media This helps sometimes, but not always
Concentration
Concentration 12 works A BODY of work Most difficult for students All images will go together Think of this as your own show Most difficult for students You will get stuck You will want to change your mind STICK WITH IT!
Quality
Quality 5 works Mailed in May choose from other section Not submitted online May choose from other section Or not Must be 18x24 or less Has to fit in the box without being folded
Conclusion Work all year 3 Sections Scored 1-5 Breadth Concentration Quality Scored 1-5 I will not grade your exam
Your Homework Think of some ideas for your Concentration section. Complete the Worksheets The best Concentrations come from the heart
Good Luck! Complete the worksheets I gave you. Get started on Homework Assignment 1 Prepare for Classroom Assignment 1 Bring in all your artwork. Don’t forget your Altered Book
End of Lecture You may: Go to Rood’s and get an Altered Book Complete the Worksheets I gave you Review the Syllabus Start setting up your studio area.