1. AP Studio Art Course Description and Syllabus

2. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” -Pablo Picasso

3. What is AP ART? Course Overview: The AP Studio Art course is designed for students who are highly motivated and seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam;instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students develop, clarify and apply their philosophy of art and art making developed in independent and advanced explorations with media, techniques, processes and aesthetics. Exceptional initiative, serious involvement and commitment are expectations of the AP art student. A portfolio evidencing high quality, a broad base of knowledge, and in-depth understanding of personal art forms is developed and refined. Students in this section of AP Studio Art will continue to explore their personal voice in their artwork through the photographic medium

4. Course Requirements

5. Why Study AP Art?

6. Class Expectations and Procedures

7. The Portfolios 2 D Design 3D Design Drawing

8. 2 D Design

9. 3 D Design

10. Drawing

11. Scoring Rubrics Portfolio scoring by collegeboard 6= excellent 5=strong 4= good 3= moderate 2=weak1=poor

13. Journals

14. Critique Techniques

15. Breadth Samples

16. Concentration Samples

17. What will AP require of me? Curiosity Creativity Cooperation Generosity Respect

18. Submitting the Portfolio Complete all three sections. Remember that works from Section I (Quality) may also be submitted in slide form in either Section II (Concentration) or Section III (Breadth), and that you may not submit slides of the same work for both Section II and Section III. Pay attention to the requirements regarding the size and number of materials that may be submitted. Submit works in the standard AP portfolio that will be sent to your school no later than the beginning of May. Mat or mount any works on paper that you submit for Section I. Use a neutral colored mat board. Use fixative on works that may smudge. Cover the surface to protect the work. Use an overleaf that is fastened to one edge so that it can be lifted easily. Label all slides, including the dimensions and media of the original works. Photograph your work well ahead of the deadline so that you will have time to reshoot if necessary. The Teacher's Guide to AP Studio Art, published by the College Board®, contains information about how to photograph art. Submit a detail slide with the slide of the entire work if you wish to show details such as texture. Follow your AP Coordinator's instructions for labeling and packaging your materials. Submit your prepared materials on or before the deadline set by your AP Coordinator. Give ETS the correct address for returning your portfolio materials (they will arrive in late summer). We cannot ship your work to a P.O. Box. Retain duplicates of your slides and application materials.

19. Are you ready for the challenge? To commit to your work? To cooperate and critique yourself and others? To pursue the evolution of an idea or concept? And to ultimately….

20. …move beyond to find a personal voice.