​AP STUDIO ART: 2D Design

AP Studio Art Updates for 2019-2020
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BREADTH
Range of Approaches

2D PORTFOLIO
​12 Digital Images
1 image each of 12 different works
A variety of works demonstrating understanding of 2D design issues

WEEK 1
Portfolio review. (Summer and past assignments)

WEEK 2 - 4
(3 works) Works created during this period should place an emphasis on the use of the Elements of Art - Line and Shape to express balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationship, and unity/variety. Complete the self-critique in Sketchbook/Journal after finishing each piece. Submit works, research and self-critiques on due date.

WEEK 5-8
(3 Works) Works created during this period should place an emphasis on the use of the Elements of Art – Value and Color to express balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationship, and unity/variety. Complete the self-critique in Sketchbook/Journal after finishing each piece. Submit works, research and self-critiques on due date.

WEEK 9
A minimum* of 6 pieces are due, along with the required research and self-critiques for the Breadth section of the Portfolio. Work will be photographed and maintained in slide and digital form. Work will be reviewed and assessed through individual and group critiques. Priorities and goals will be established for each student based on work completed. Area of Concentration is due.

WEEK 10 - 13
(3 Works) Works created during this period should place an emphasis on the use of the Elements of Art – Form and Texture to express balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationship, and unity/variety. Complete the self-critique in Sketchbook/Journal after finishing each piece. Submit works, research and self-critiques on due date.

WEEK 14 - 16
(3 Works) Works created during this period should place an emphasis on the use of the Elements of Art - Space to express balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationship, and unity/variety. Complete the self-critique in Sketchbook/Journal after finishing each piece. Submit works, research and self-critiques on due date.

Week 17 (Before Winter Break)
​A minimum* of 6 pieces are due, along with the required research and self-critiques. At this point, a minimum of 12 pieces should have been completed for the Breadth section of the Portfolio. Work will be reviewed and assessed through individual and group critiques. Work will be photographed and maintained in slide and digital form. Priorities and goals will be established for each student’ s concentration.

WINTER BREAK ASSIGNMENTS
(1-2 concentration works)

CONCENTRATION
Sustained Investigation

2D PORTFOLIO
​12 Digital Images
Some may be details
Works describing an in-depth exploration of particular 2D design concern

Week 18 (After Winter Break)
Students will present Winter Break Assignments in individual critiques. Priorities and goals will be established for each student as it relates to their declared concentration during this week.

Weeks 19 –21
Students will begin work on their concentration. A minimum* of 3 pieces will be completed during this period

Weeks 22 –24
A minimum* of 4 pieces will be completed during this period.

Week 25 Critique
A minimum of 6 pieces are due, along with the required research and self-critiques for the Concentration section of the Portfolio. Work will be photographed and maintained in slide and digital form. Work will be reviewed and assessed through individual and group critiques. Priorities and goals will be established for each student based on work completed.

Weeks 26 –28
A minimum* of 3 pieces will be completed during this period.

Weeks 29 –31
A minimum* of 3 pieces will be completed during this period.

Weeks 31 –32 Critique and Preparation for Exam
A minimum of 6 pieces are due, along with the required research and self-critiques. At this point, a minimum of 12 pieces should have been completed for the Concentration section of the Portfolio. Work will be reviewed and assessed through individual and group critiques. Work will be photographed and maintained in slide and digital form. Students will complete, label and assemble slide portfolio entries for each section of the Exam.

Week 33 Exam
Students will report to the designated testing site at the appointed date and time. At Week that time, the portfolios will be assembled and the necessary paperwork completed. All portfolios must be completed at the end of the exam period, packed and made ready for shipping.

​Weeks 34 -37 
Final Critiques
For the final critique, students will create and give a presentation (if possible, in PowerPoint) addressing their AP Studio experience, the works created for their breadth, concentration and quality section and the investigations and research upon which they were based

2D PROJECTS
Silverware
Room With a View
Figure Ground
Lyrical Poster
Triptych
Hands
Still Life
Paper Cut Still Life
Emphasis
Encaustic
Abstraction
Skull-All Things Equal
Bestiary
Symbolic Hair
Inside and Out