Advanced Placement Art Studio 12
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE BIG IDEAS:
Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas
You’ll learn how artists and designers decide what to make and why and how to make it.
You’ll practice:
Make Art and Design
You’ll study the processes and techniques that artists and designers use when they create work.
You’ll practice:
Present Art and Design
You’ll explore why and how artists and designers present their work to viewers.
You’ll practice:
Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas
You’ll learn how artists and designers decide what to make and why and how to make it.
You’ll practice:
- Reflecting on and documenting experiences to inform your art and design work.
- Exploring materials, processes, and ideas to use in your work.
- Connecting your work to art and design traditions.
- Evaluating works of art and design.
Make Art and Design
You’ll study the processes and techniques that artists and designers use when they create work.
You’ll practice:
- Coming up with questions to guide you in creating works.
- Using practice, experimentation, and revision.
- Choosing and combining materials, processes, and ideas.
- Using the elements and principles of art and design.
Present Art and Design
You’ll explore why and how artists and designers present their work to viewers.
You’ll practice:
- Explaining how you used materials, processes, and ideas in your work.
- Describing how the work shows your skill.
- Identifying the questions that guided you in creating your work.
- Pointing out how your work shows experimentation, practice, and revision.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The AP program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to perform at the college level while still in high school. The AP Studio Art Portfolios for Drawing, 2-D Design and 3-D Design are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Successful completion of the course is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Our curriculum is set on a semester basis. In Grade 12, students will take Studio Arts 12 and/or Drawing and Painting 12 and/or Sculpture 12 course in semester one to cover their Quality requirements. During first semester time is committed to exploring a variety of media, materials, tools and techniques. Students expand their knowledge of the arts as a process through discussions of artistic concepts, reviews of historical and contemporary precedents and thoughtful reflection of their own and others works. Then students will take the designated self-directed AP course in semester two to work on their concentration. There will be ongoing discussions throughout the year about the students’ sustained investigation. In second semester students bring to fruition their topics and ideas for their investigation. The AP students should expect to meet for 2 hours after school during the week and are expected to do the minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework daily.
The AP program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to perform at the college level while still in high school. The AP Studio Art Portfolios for Drawing, 2-D Design and 3-D Design are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Successful completion of the course is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Our curriculum is set on a semester basis. In Grade 12, students will take Studio Arts 12 and/or Drawing and Painting 12 and/or Sculpture 12 course in semester one to cover their Quality requirements. During first semester time is committed to exploring a variety of media, materials, tools and techniques. Students expand their knowledge of the arts as a process through discussions of artistic concepts, reviews of historical and contemporary precedents and thoughtful reflection of their own and others works. Then students will take the designated self-directed AP course in semester two to work on their concentration. There will be ongoing discussions throughout the year about the students’ sustained investigation. In second semester students bring to fruition their topics and ideas for their investigation. The AP students should expect to meet for 2 hours after school during the week and are expected to do the minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour of homework daily.
COST:
Cost of the course is $120. This includes the exam fee (Approximately$90), matting and miscellaneous supplies.
Cost of the course is $120. This includes the exam fee (Approximately$90), matting and miscellaneous supplies.
PORTFOLIO:
Students will submit a portfolio of artwork for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students will upload digital images of your work and commentary online and also send in physical artworks. All studentsenrolling in the class are expected to submit a portfolio.
The three Art and Design portfolios (2-D, 3-D, and Drawing) share a basic, two-section structure, which requires you to show a fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual concerns and methods. Each section contributes to the final portfolio score, which is on a 5-point scale.
Any subject, content, style, media, and technique are acceptable.
Note: You may submit more than one Art and Design portfolio exam in a given year, but each must be a different type of portfolio. You may not duplicate works or images among the portfolios and portfolios may not be combined. For example, if you want to submit a portfolio for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design and/or 3-D Art and Design, you will need to submit separate portfolios with completely different sets of art work, and you must order multiple exams.
The table below summarizes the section requirements for each of the three portfolios.
Section 1: Sustained Investigation (60% of score)
Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Portfolios: 15 digital Images
You’ll create a body of work that demonstrates:
Section 2: Selected Works (40% of score- Includes all sketchbook assignments)
Drawing and 2-D Portfolios: 5 physical works
3-D Portfolios: Images of 5 works, 2 views each, for a total of 10 images
You’ll choose works that demonstrate:
For each work, you’ll have to describe in writing:
Works may come from the Sustained Investigation section, but they do not have to. They maybe a group of related works, or a combination of related and unrelated works.
Students will submit a portfolio of artwork for evaluation at the end of the school year. Students will upload digital images of your work and commentary online and also send in physical artworks. All studentsenrolling in the class are expected to submit a portfolio.
The three Art and Design portfolios (2-D, 3-D, and Drawing) share a basic, two-section structure, which requires you to show a fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual concerns and methods. Each section contributes to the final portfolio score, which is on a 5-point scale.
Any subject, content, style, media, and technique are acceptable.
Note: You may submit more than one Art and Design portfolio exam in a given year, but each must be a different type of portfolio. You may not duplicate works or images among the portfolios and portfolios may not be combined. For example, if you want to submit a portfolio for Drawing, 2-D Art and Design and/or 3-D Art and Design, you will need to submit separate portfolios with completely different sets of art work, and you must order multiple exams.
The table below summarizes the section requirements for each of the three portfolios.
Section 1: Sustained Investigation (60% of score)
Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Portfolios: 15 digital Images
You’ll create a body of work that demonstrates:
- Sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision.
- Sustained Investigation of materials, processes, and ideas.
- Synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas.
- Art and design skills
- The question that guided your sustained investigation.
- How your sustained investigation shows evidence of practice, experimentation, and revisions guided by your questions.
Section 2: Selected Works (40% of score- Includes all sketchbook assignments)
Drawing and 2-D Portfolios: 5 physical works
3-D Portfolios: Images of 5 works, 2 views each, for a total of 10 images
You’ll choose works that demonstrate:
- Art and design skills.
- Synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas.
For each work, you’ll have to describe in writing:
- Your ideas.
- The materials you used.
- The processes you used.
Works may come from the Sustained Investigation section, but they do not have to. They maybe a group of related works, or a combination of related and unrelated works.
~AP portfolios are due to the College Board MAY 8th 2020~
HOW THE AP BOARD SCORE YOUR PORTFOLIO:
All portfolios are assessed by at least four highly experienced studio art educators (AP Art and Design teachers or higher education faculty). These evaluators, called AP readers, are trained to apply standardized scoring guidelines. Each of the two sections is reviewed independently based on criteria for that section.
If there is a wide divergence in the scores assigned by two readers to the same section of a portfolio, the section is forwarded to two Reading leaders for review and resolution of the scores.
College Board Scoring Guidelines
5: strong
4: good
3: moderate
2: weak
1: poor
All portfolios are assessed by at least four highly experienced studio art educators (AP Art and Design teachers or higher education faculty). These evaluators, called AP readers, are trained to apply standardized scoring guidelines. Each of the two sections is reviewed independently based on criteria for that section.
If there is a wide divergence in the scores assigned by two readers to the same section of a portfolio, the section is forwarded to two Reading leaders for review and resolution of the scores.
College Board Scoring Guidelines
5: strong
4: good
3: moderate
2: weak
1: poor
PHOTO/DOCUMENTATION OF ARTWORK:
Students are required to photograph and edit all work that will be submitted digitally. There will be instruction on how to do this. Each artwork is required to be submitted to your FreshGrade and Microsoft 365 shared folder labeled correctly and on time.
Students are required to photograph and edit all work that will be submitted digitally. There will be instruction on how to do this. Each artwork is required to be submitted to your FreshGrade and Microsoft 365 shared folder labeled correctly and on time.
ATTENDANCE:
The nature of a studio art course requires students to be present during class. Missing classes will require students to catch up on their own, which can easily become overwhelming. Be in class! Studio art courses need class time to complete projects. Many projects require materials and tools that are only readily available in the classroom. Missing a lot of classes can quickly become overwhelming and will affect your portfolio completion!
The nature of a studio art course requires students to be present during class. Missing classes will require students to catch up on their own, which can easily become overwhelming. Be in class! Studio art courses need class time to complete projects. Many projects require materials and tools that are only readily available in the classroom. Missing a lot of classes can quickly become overwhelming and will affect your portfolio completion!
CELL PHONE POLICY:
Phones may be used when acceptable and allowed by the teacher. This means I will verbally let you know if you are allowed to use your phones for academic reasons such as looking up references and listening to music with headphones while working to help with concentration. At any time, the teacher may ban cell phone use due to misuse. Studio work time means that students must be working during class. Messing around and wasting time will not be tolerated. Be respectful, be kind, work hard! Damage to school property or tools, or waste of materials will be met with strict repercussions.
Phones may be used when acceptable and allowed by the teacher. This means I will verbally let you know if you are allowed to use your phones for academic reasons such as looking up references and listening to music with headphones while working to help with concentration. At any time, the teacher may ban cell phone use due to misuse. Studio work time means that students must be working during class. Messing around and wasting time will not be tolerated. Be respectful, be kind, work hard! Damage to school property or tools, or waste of materials will be met with strict repercussions.
CLASS RULES:
RESPECT the…
RESPECT the…
- Classroom - Maintaining an environment where students feel comfortable is both the teacher’s and the students’ responsibility. Respecting the contents of the classroom is a basic expectation. This also includes not interrupting class time with distractions such as excessive talking, excessive phone use, and excessive walking around the room.
- Artwork - Handle artwork with respect. Do not touch another artwork without permission. Be respectful when we speak about artwork by offering specific suggestions. Disrespect against an artwork in a physical nature, or verbally during critiques or otherwise will not be tolerated.
- Materials and Tools - We are fortunate to be working with many exciting materials and tools this year! Waste and destruction of materials and tools will not be accepted. Follow my lead as I show you how to take care of these items and do your part to set up and clean up.
- Others - Creating art can be a vulnerable experience for people. Let’s do our part as decent human beings and respect others and embrace the differences among us. Any derogatory language or terms will not be tolerated as they may offend others.
- Yourself - It is so important to value yourself. Phrases like “I can’t” only bring you down. Be nice to yourself!
AP STUDENT ART SHOW:
Midway semester 2, we will have an art show. ALL AP STUDENTS will take part of their art showcase. NO EXCEPTIONS! Chosen art works will need to have an artist statement.
Midway semester 2, we will have an art show. ALL AP STUDENTS will take part of their art showcase. NO EXCEPTIONS! Chosen art works will need to have an artist statement.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. This means copying artworks or writings from any source. The difference between plagiarism and inspiration will be addressed throughout the course.
Definition: Academic Dishonesty is a deliberate attempt to disrupt the learning process
by misrepresenting another’s work as one’s own. Dishonesty during tests or classwork includes unauthorized communicating; copying materials or allowing another student to copy; using prohibited notes or devices; obtaining prior knowledge of test content; and/or removing or distributing all or part of any test. Copying another person’s assignment; providing homework/ classwork for another student to replicate; plagiarizing or submitting a paper or project which is not one’s own work; and submitting falsified information for grading purposes are also examples of dishonesty.
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated. This means copying artworks or writings from any source. The difference between plagiarism and inspiration will be addressed throughout the course.
Definition: Academic Dishonesty is a deliberate attempt to disrupt the learning process
by misrepresenting another’s work as one’s own. Dishonesty during tests or classwork includes unauthorized communicating; copying materials or allowing another student to copy; using prohibited notes or devices; obtaining prior knowledge of test content; and/or removing or distributing all or part of any test. Copying another person’s assignment; providing homework/ classwork for another student to replicate; plagiarizing or submitting a paper or project which is not one’s own work; and submitting falsified information for grading purposes are also examples of dishonesty.
SUPPLIES:
Most supplies and equipment will be provided by the school, but he following supplies will need to be purchased by each student:
Most supplies and equipment will be provided by the school, but he following supplies will need to be purchased by each student:
- Visual Journal/Sketchbook (no smaller than 8.5”X11” and less than 100 pages)
- Set of artists’ Drawing Pencils
- Set of Drawing Pens
- Kneadable and/or white acrylic erasers
- Prismacolour Pencil Crayons (no less than 24pk)
- Set of brushes
- A Portfolio (no smaller than 24’X28”) or art work tube.
- Art box (fishing tackle box, or similar wood, plastic, or metal box for storage of pencils, pens, tools, colors, brushes, etc.).
