Ap Semester 2 Requirements
Ap Semester 2 Requirements
Ap Semester 2 Requirements
WELCOME BACK!
I am so proud of the work you have completed and I am excited each day to see your continuing
progress. You surprise and impress me with your creativity and quality of work every class period.
Semester 2 is the time for us to really dig our heels in and get your portfolios completed and looking
sharp! As this is a college level class and we are quickly closing in on the final deadline, you will be
required to work outside of class timeyou cannot successfully complete the necessary amount of
work to complete your portfolio during class time alone. After viewing your preliminary catalogs and
personal roadmaps for completion during semester 1 finals, it is apparent we still have a long way to
go towards finishing. Please refer frequently to the roadmap you created. I will still preserve nearly all
of your class time for studio production this semester, but there are some critical things we need to go
over and incorporate some critique and evaluation into this semester to prepare you for the exam.
Beginning this week, you need to plan to work 4 or more hours per week outside of class time.
Every Monday (see calendar for dates) you will be required to show me what you have completed
during the week. You will receive 25 points for demonstrating a minimum of 4 hours of studio work
outside of class per week. You will be asked to do this each week until you have your portfolio
complete. There is no penalty for finishing your portfolio early!
If you complete your work earlier than the deadline, you may use your remaining time in the course to
revise works or create different works to replace weaker work to further improve your chances for a
high score on the portfolio.
BREADTH BLOCKS: We need to strengthen (or create!) your breadth
A way for you to complete a work in a day or less! I have 6 opportunities set up between Jan. 8 and
Feb. 5 including a Saturday at the Denver Art Museum (You will need to get yourself there and pay
your way in. Your family is welcome to join us there. Your assignment will be flesh and fabric and
you will have the chance to be inspired by the amazing works creating possible ideas for your work)
CRITIQUES:
We will have 4 class critiques during January and February. Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, and Feb. 23.
I anticipate the Jan. 12 critique to take the entire class period and the other 3 critiques may take less
time depending on the direction your class takes this important work.
You are required to bring in a current completed (or nearly completed) work for critique days. You will
be required to assess your work using the quality rubric from AP College Board and then place your
work on a display panel according to the level you score your work. You and your peers will use the
AP quality rubric to discuss the scores you assign to your work and move works to different scores as
appropriate.
You may bring in more than one work for review during the critiques on Jan. 26, Feb. 9, and Feb. 23.
I believe you will find this activity incredibly beneficial to understanding where you fall in the scoring
categories per the AP College Board standards.
AP STUDIO DRAWING QUALITY SCORING RUBRIC
Name:__________________________
Scoring
Descriptors
A.
Understanding
of Composition,
Concept and
Execution
Excellent
Strong
Good
The work
demonstrates a good
understanding of
drawing through basic
visual concepts,
thoughtful
composition, and
good execution
Through a successful
integration of form with
content, the viewer
easily comprehends
the intention or purpose
of the work
The work clearly
displays imaginative
ideas and successful,
inventive articulation of
the principles of design
in the drawing
compositions
Through a clear
relationship between
form and content, the
viewer is aware of the
general intention or
purpose of the work
The work shows
imaginative ideas and
effective manipulation
of the principles of
design in the drawing
compositions
An effort to integrate
form and content is
evident, although the
intent or purpose of
the work may not be
clear to the viewer
The work
demonstrates some
imaginative ideas and
purposeful
manipulation of the
principles of design in
the drawing
compositions
D. Decision
Making,
Experimentation
and/or RiskTaking
E. Confident,
Evocative Work
that Engages the
Viewer
F. Technical
Competence and
Skill with
Drawing
Materials and
Media
The technical
competence of the work
is consistently
excellent; drawing
materials and media are
used effectively to
express ideas
The technical
competence of the work
is strong; materials and
media are used will to
express ideas
G.
Understanding
the Use of
Digital or
Photographic
Sources
When digital or
photographic processes
are used, the work
incorporates a
sophisticated
understanding of the
application of analog
drawing concepts and
techniques
When digital or
photographic processes
are used the work
incorporates a strong
understanding of the
application of analog
drawing concepts and
techniques
B. Intention or
Purpose
C. Originality,
Imagination, and
Invention in
using the
Elements and
Principles of
Design in
Drawing
Composition
Moderate
Weak
Poor
The work
demonstrates a
moderate
understanding of
drawing through
foundational visual
concepts with
moderately
successful
compositional
resolution and
execution
The relationship of
form to content is
beginning to come
into focus, but
intention and purpose
are uncertain
Some imaginative
ideas about use of the
principles of design in
the drawing
compositions appear
to be emerging
The work
demonstrates little
understanding of
drawing, visual
concepts, or
composition, overall
the execution is
nave or clumsy
The relationship of
form to content is
unconsidered;
intention or purpose
is lacking
Decision-making in the
work is limited to
conventional
solutions; there is little
or no attempt at
experimentation; lack of
knowledge inhibits risktaking
There is little about the
work in terms of content,
style or process that will
engage the viewer; the
work lacks confidence
When digital or
photographic process
are used, the work
displays a basic
understanding of the
application of analog
drawing concepts and
techniques
When digital or
photographic processes
are used, the work
displays a weak
understanding of the
application of analog
drawing concepts and
techniques
The work is
generally inept;
use of drawing
materials and media
is nave and is
lacking in markmaking skills and
technical
competence
When digital or
photographic
processes are used,
the work displays
no understanding
of the application of
analog drawing
concepts and
techniques
H. Appropriation
and the Student
Voice
Any apparent
appropriation of
published or
photographic sources or
the work of other artists
clearly provides a visual
reference that is
transformed in the
service of a larger,
personal vision in
which the students
voice is prominent
Any apparent
appropriation of
published or
photographic sources or
the work of other artists
shows a strong sense
of the students voice
and the individual
transformation of the
images
I. Overall
Accomplishment
and Quality
There may be a
varying range of
accomplishment among
the five drawings, but
overall, the work
reaches a level of
excellent quality
If published or
photographic sources
or the work of other
artists are
appropriated, the work
appears to be nearly
direct reproductions;
even if skillfully
rendered, the students
voice and the
individual
transformation of the
images are minimal
There may be an
emerging level of
accomplishment
among the five
drawings, and overall,
the work demonstrates
moderate quality
EXAM PREP:
I have a camera available for taking photos each day here in the studio. You may use the computers
in the classroom to upload your images to the Dropbox folder I created for you (see email from me for
details) You will need to use Adobe Photoshop outside of class time to prepare your images and
place them in Dropbox. Please check your folder to see which works are already there to save you
time.
Computer lab 303 is reserved for April 30: 11:40-12:25 and May 1: 1:00-1:45 for our class. There is
NO Photoshop on these computers so your images must be previously prepared and saved in your
Dropbox folder. These times are intended for you to use for uploading your work to the AP site. You
will need to bring your completed artwork catalog with you on these dates.
In the next few weeks you will receive your AP registration and login information. You will be paying
for your examination as well (approximately $95.00). If your family is experiencing financial hardship,
please see me for assistance in finding alternate ways to pay for the exam. Scholarships are
available. We will find you the financial resourcesyou have worked too hard to not take the exam
because of financial concerns.
CRITICAL INFORMATION:
Enrollment in this course requires you to take the AP Drawing Exam (portfolio submission). If you do
not intend to take the exam you need to go to the counseling office today to find a different class to
take for this semester.
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT:
Each senior will have panel space to put up 3-4 works for senior awards night. Your quality works will
not be eligible for this as they will already be packaged up and sent off to the AP college board.
JANUARY
Sunday
Monday
4
11
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
13
14
*Hand out
semester 2
paperwork
*open studio
until 4:30 in 123
12
1st critique of
work with
scoring
examples 25pts
18
25
19
NO SCHOOL
Thursday
Friday
8
Saturday
*Signed contract
due 25pts
*Scholastics sig.
sheets due
Breadth Block
Modified
contour hands,
portraits, objects
10
15
16
17
Breadth Block
DayPainted
Drapery Study
20
Review of studio
work- 4hours
min. 25pts
26
27
21
22
Breadth Block
Tadashi Pepper:
Graphite, coffee, acrylic
28
2nd critique of
work with
scoring
examples 25pts
23
29
30
24
Meet me at the
Denver Art
Museum! Flesh-nfabric drawing
10:30 Hamilton
Bldg. Family
welcome, pay on
your own
31
Breadth Block
Superb Still Life in
conte, charcoal
FEBRUARY
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
10
11
17
18
24
25
Review of
studio work4hrs min. 25pts
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
12
13
14
19
21
21
26
27
28
Breadth Block
Hallways at East
burn out the pen
3rd critique of
work with
scoring
examples 25pts
15
22
16
NO SCHOOL
23
4th critique of
work with
scoring
examples 25pts
NO SCHOOL
Review of studio
work- 4hrs min.
25pts
MARCH
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10
11
12
13
14
Review of
studio work4hrs min. 25pts
Review of
studio work4hrs min. 25pts
15
16
17
18
24
25
19
20
21
26
27
28
Review of
studio work4hrs min. 25pts
22
23
Review of
studio work4hrs min. 25pts
29
Set personal
goals for spring
break
30
Spring Break
31
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APRIL
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
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13
14
15
19
20
21
22
26
27
28
29
make final
portfolio and 5
Quality works
selections
12
NO SCHOOL
2
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Review work
completed
over break
25pts
Friday
Saturday
3
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4
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10
11
16
17
18
Previewed 1st
draft-Artist
Statement due Printed copy
50ptsno pts
awarded for late
work
All 5 Quality
works turned in
to Sawyer 50pt
23
Class in computer
lab. Work on artist
statements or
upload works
24
25
30
May 1
May 2
Lab 303
reserved
UPLOADS MUST
BE COMPLETED
ON AP SITE!
Lab 303
reserved
MAY
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
UPLOADS MUST
BE COMPLETED
ON AP SITE!
Lab 303 reserved
4
May the fourth
be with you!
5
Senior awards
night---3-4
artworks per
senior on
display
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
24
18
19
25
26
Seniors: Take
home all
artwork and
personal
supplies
NO SCHOOL
31
8;00 Senior
Checkout
20
21
22
23
27
28
29
30
NO SCHOOL
7:00 Graduation
June 1
Finals
Finals
Finals
Finals Make-up
DRAWING PORTFOLIO
-The Drawing Portfolio is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media
-Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of
depth and mark-making are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which
could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc
-Abstract and observational works may demonstrate drawing competence
-The range of marks used to make drawings, the arrangement of those marks, and the materials used
to make the marks are endless
-There is no preferred (or unacceptable) style or content .
-Any work submitted in the Drawing Portfolio that incorporates digital or photographic processes must
address issues such as those listed above
-Using computer programs merely to manipulate photographs through filters, adjustments or special
effects is not appropriate for the Drawing Portfolio
-Links to student work in the Drawing portfolio can be found on AP Central at
apcentral.collegeboard.com/studiodrawing
REQUIREMENTS
-For this section, 12 digital images must be submitted, some of which may be details.
-All images should be labeled with dimensions (height X width) and material
-The Digital Submission Web application incorporates space to include this information
-Regardless of the content of the concentration, the works should be unified by an underlying idea
that has visual and/or conceptual coherence
-The choices of technique, medium, style, form, subject and content are made by the student, in
consultation with the teacher
-The Web application for development and submission of the Concentration and Breadth sections is
available in late January
-The Concentration section includes spaces for a written commentary describing what the
concentration is and how it evolved, which must accompany the work in this section
-Students are asked to respond to the following:
1 . Clearly and simply state the central idea of your concentration
2 . Explain how the work in your concentration demonstrates your intent and the exploration of
your idea. You may refer to specific images as examples.
Although the responses themselves are not scored as pieces of writing, they provide
critical information for evaluating the artwork. Thus, they should be well written. Students
should be encouraged to formulate their responses to the first question early in the year, as
they define the direction their concentration will take. Responses should be concise; the
space available for them in the Web application is generous, but the number of characters
that can be typed is limited . Responses should be focused on the information requested.
Longer responses are not necessarily better than shorter ones.
EXAMPLES of Concentrations:
A concentration could consist of a group of works that share a single concept for example, an indepth study of a particular visual problem or a variety of ways of handling an interesting subject.
Some concentrations involve sequential works, such as a series of studies that lead to, and are
followed by, more finished works. If a student uses subject matter as the basis of a concentration, the
work should show the development of a visual language appropriate for that subject. The
investigation of a medium in and of itself, without a strong underlying visual idea, generally does not
constitute a successful concentration. Students should not submit group projects, collaborations,
and/or documentation of projects that merely require an extended period of time to complete.
The list of possible concentration topics is infinite. Below are examples of concentrations that have
been submitted in the past. They are intended only to provide a sense of range and should not
necessarily be considered better ideas.
drawings the work must show a range of approaches, techniques, compositions and subjects.
An enormous range of possibilities exists for this section.
-Following is a list of possible approaches. It is not intended to exclude other ways of drawing.
The exploration of various spatial systems, such as linear perspective, the illusion of threedimensional forms, aerial views and other ways of creating and organizing space
The exploration of various subjects, such as the human figure, landscape and still-life objects
The exploration of various kinds of content, such as that derived from observation, an
expressionistic viewpoint, imaginary or psychological imagery, social commentary, political
statements; and other personal interests
The exploration of the arrangements of forms in a complex visual space
The exploration of different tools, materials and processes to represent form and space, such
as rendered, gestural, painterly, expressionist, stylized or abstract form
The exploration of expressive mark-making
-Students may not submit images of the same work that they are submitting for the Concentration
section. Submitting images of the same work for Concentration (Section II) and Breadth (Section III)
may negatively affect a students score.
25 points
AP Studio Art
By signing below, I acknowledge understanding of what will make this a successful experience
and I agree to adhere to all rules and regulations designed for this class as well as those imposed
by East High School and Denver Public Schools.
_____I agree to have my artwork considered for display in school displays and local or district
exhibitions and online to promote the East art department.
_____I understand that by being enrolled in this college level class, I am required to take the AP
exam and that I will be creating a personal portfolio to submit as my AP College Board
Examination. I understand if this is not my intent, I need to see my counselor immediately to find
Please contact Mrs. Sawyer at justine_sawyer@dpsk12.org if you have any questions or concerns.