Q1

From

08/30/2011

To

09/04/2011

Content

INTRODUCTION TO THE AP STUDIO ART PORTFOLIO
-2-D Design/3-D Design/Drawing
-Quality/Concentration/Breadth
REVIEW OF FORMAL/CONCEPTUAL/NARRATIVE ISSUES
-Self Portrait Project
-Mock Portfolio Project
BREADTH WORK (Material Studies)
-Depending on portfolio student is working on, student begins developing artwork in the area needed and assignments depend on the nature of the students talent/skill/experience in previous courses.
-Drawing-Still life and work from looking, figure drawing,
-2-Dimensional Design-work from life, similar to drawing, more technical, digital and photogrpahy and the structure is based on the elements and principles of art and design.
-3-Dimensional Design- work in various materials, techniques and demonstrate strength and range of skills, focus on elements and principles of art and design.

Skills

Knowledge of elements and principles of art and design
Care and use of studio
Critical thinking
Knowledge of form and content of portfolio assembly (Drawing, 2-D, or 3D)
Use of materials and techniques relevant to portfolio

Resources

AP Studio Art Slides
AP Studio Art web site collegeboard.com
AP Art History textbooks
AP Art History slides
Other books as needed from archives
Art in America magazine
Ceramics Monthly magazine
periodicals and books depending on nature of the portfolio, (Drawing, 2-D, or 3D)

Instructional Strategies

Slide lectures
Class Discussion
Lecture
Technical Demonstrations
Internet examples, web sites
One on one discussion and consultations with teachers
Visit museums and galleries
Books and Visual resources
Sketchbook exercises
Deadlines and due dates

Assessment

Critiques-formal and informal review of artwork
One on one discussion with teacher and peers

Outcomes

Students will know the structure of the portfolio
Students will have 4-6 pieces of art for their portfolio finished
Students will critique and discuss their work
Students will build a community of support for discussion and review of work
Students will know the approximate stress level and expectations of the portfolio deadlines
Students will look at and discuss their work with knowledge of contemporary art history
Create original artwork that is of a college level of quality and form.