HOSTED BY THE BNHS ART DEPARTMENT AND THE PTSA CELEBRATING LOCAL REFLECTIONS CONTEST WINNERS Advanced Placement Studio Art Informational Meeting

Thank you PTSA for your efforts and hosting of the local REFLECTIONS CONTEST Winners reception To Join the PTSA, please see your local board member in attendance. “Let Your Imagination Fly”

AP Studio Art What is Studio Art? Requirements What are the benefits of AP Studio Art? What will you accomplish in AP Studio Art Overview Sample portfolios Q & A

Requirements Art 1 We highly recommend that students take multiple art classes before hand: to develop technique to build a body of work they can use in the portfolio to explore media and creativity to gain a basic understanding of art history that influences art to gain a basic knowledge of artists that influence art

What is AP Studio Art? For students who are serious about art Has a portfolio sent to the College Board Colleges give credit for a score of 3 or better typically A structured course that requires discipline on the student part Facilitated by the teacher 3 types of Studio art AP classes Our goal is for all students to submit a portfolio and have a passing score to be successful.

What are the benefits of AP Art? Facilitated Instruction with qualified teacher Opportunity for Artistic Growth Creation of an impressive body of work Development of their own style/content Sense of accomplishment College credit / class credit

What does one submit to the College Board instead of a test? A portfolio and a short response PORTFOLIO: Breadth Quality Concentration Pieces SHORT RESPONSE: What is your concentration? How do you show it? Note: AP may also include an upload day and /or a lock in

Scoring and Timeline September AP Commitment Letter November Lock In & Concentration exploration December approximately pieces should be done February/ March Pay, register for an account and upload begins Rework artwork and Draft Short response Last week of april Upload day/final photos taken First week of May Submit all digital and physical portfolio items After AP submittal Give back to the community Score: 1 – 5 Passing is typically a 3 or better

Resources for parents and Families Parent resource: parents Introduction to AP Studio Art: Sample portfolios: m_information/index.html?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid= &ep_rid= Any questions? Feel free to ask questions