This course is intended for students who are serious about art. Students should be aware that AP work involves significantly more commitment and accomplishment than the typical high school class. Students will need to produce work outside of the classroom, as well as in it, and beyond scheduled class periods.
All works created in this course should be high-quality, finished pieces, with an overall appearance of refined technique and solid application of skills.
Art Journal
Students will document their artistic ideas and practices to demonstrate conceptual and skill development over time. This course will emphasize use of Art Journals (sketchbooks). They will be the core source of ideation and documentation of their art making. Artist growth, ideas, and final artworks will be investigated through the use of these books.
Portfolio
Portfolio should be submitted by May 5, 8pm ET
The AP Art and Design portfolios each consist of two sections:
- Sustained Investigation (60% of Total Score)
15 digital images of works of art and process documentation that demonstrate sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision.Throughout their sustained investigation, students need to document—with images and words—practice, experimentation, and revision using materials, processes, and ideas as well as skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas.
Reflection on these findings will occur through a weekly critique at which a time mindful discussion will assist in formulating best practices. From their documentation of thinking and making, students select images and writing to include in their portfolio that most effectively demonstrate sustained investigation according to AP Art and Design Portfolio Exam assessment criteria.
Each image should include specifications (max. 100 characters, incl. spaces) of used materials and processes, and original size (height x width x depth).
Written Evidence: 2 written documentations (max. 600 characters, incl. spaces):
- Identified questions or inquiry that guided the sustained investigation
- Description of how the investigation shows evidence of practice, experimentation, and revision guided by the inquiry. - Selected Work Section (40% of Total Score)
5 digital images of five works that each demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas.
Each image should include written specifications (max. 100 characters, incl. spaces) of idea(s), materials, and processes used.
More information about Portfolio is here.
