1. Advanced Placement Studio Art
Welcome to
Advanced Placement Studio Art

2. 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.

3. But
DON’T FREAK OUT!

4. 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!

5. I Will Be With You Every Step Of The Way!
Don’t Worry,
I Will Be With You Every Step Of The Way!

6. 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!

7. I will push you for your best work!
Remember,
I will push you for your best work!

8. Time Outside of Class
Art Club time
Study Halls
Lunch
Afterschool

9. Understanding the Exam
Step One
Understanding the Exam

10. 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

11. Understanding the Exam
No actual written exam
Submit work online
Send some work in
Work all year
WORK HARD!

12. 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

13. 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

14. Understanding the Exam

15. Understanding the Exam
3 Sections
Breadth
Concentration
Quality

16. Breadth

17. Breadth 12 works Shows understanding of design or drawing concepts
May not be the same as your concentration
Submitted online

18. Breadth You need to show a VARIETY of concepts.
You may also show a variety of media
This helps sometimes, but not always

19. Concentration

20. 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!

21. Quality

22. 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

23. Conclusion Work all year 3 Sections Scored 1-5 Breadth Concentration
Quality
Scored 1-5
I will not grade your exam

24. Your Homework Think of some ideas for your Concentration section.
Complete the Worksheets
The best Concentrations come from the heart

25. 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

26. 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.