AP Studio Art - Drawing

Mrs. Trombettas

Block 2

2007-2008

AP Board Sample Student Work

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The following guidelines have been set forth by the AP College Board for preparation of the Advanced Placement Studio Art Portfolio in Drawing.  The three sections of the portfolio are:

Section I       Quality                5 actual works submitted in one or more media

mastery of drawing should be apparent in the composition, concept and execution of the works, whether they are simple or complex

Section II      Concentration     12 slides must be submitted   

                                                a commitment in depth to a particular artistic concern.

Section III     Breadth               12 slides of 12 different works

a variety of experiences in the formal, technical and expressive means available to an artist.

Inferring from the above requirements, students enrolled in the Advanced Placement Studio Art Drawing course will be expected to produce a minimum of 29 works of art. Emphasis is placed on:  drawing from observation; the application of color and design principles; the development of a body of work that is of the student's own choosing; recognition of the history of art and its role in the development of ideas; and application of the critique process in written and oral form both individually and by a peer group.

Students are required to work both in school and at home throughout the school year. All assignments are to be turned in on time and complete in order to stay on track. Major projects will be due at the end of each quarter, but students will be producing portfolio quality work through daily exercises and weekly art production. Field trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural venues are considered part of the curriculum and will provide on-site opportunities for specific requirements of the portfolio.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Artistic Integrity

All work developed in this course must be original artwork.  Any artwork developed from a source must be significantly altered so as to represent the student’s individual voice and expression.  Artwork, imagery or photography that is merely “copied” is considered plagiarism and a directly violation of copyright law.  Simply put – it is a matter of “artistic integrity” and work produced in this course will be held to the highest of standards.