AP Studio Art Semester 2 2015-16

Name:________________________
Add this information to your long-range calendars. Your success will be determined by your
ability to pace your individualized progress towards meeting these deadlines. Make a
commitment/schedule for working outside of class. You will not be able to complete the
necessary work for this college level course if you only work during class time.
*****Remember only works smaller than 18 x 24 including the mat are eligible for QUALITY
work submission (actual work sent off for review your work will be mailed back to you in July)
***** Make high-quality images of all workrevise in Photoshop and save to your shared Dropbox
*****You need to document the process for at least 2 artworks. I recommend doing process
images for 3 or 4 in case you end up not using the works as part of your portfolio.

Still Struggling with Concentration Idea? Concentration Planning

*Use information from College Board found in this document and at the website
apcentral.collegeboard.com/studiodrawing, the brainstorm list you created, review concepts and
artworks you created from 31 Nights work, view work on AP site, view work at galleries or
museums, attend First Friday Gallery Walk

Semester 2 Calendar:

$92.00 Test fee (due in the spring)

* Please note there is opportunity to find scholarship money for ANY student who demonstrates a need.
Please discuss with Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. Hanson (East AP Coordinator) or the Angel Foundation. Dont miss
deadlines for scholarship applications! NO ONE SHOULD SKIP THE TEST DUE TO FINANCIAL

CONCERNS--Ask early!
January 11
January 25
February 8
Sat.,February 20
February 22
March 7
each)
March 21
March 21-25
Spring Break/April:
April 6
printed copy)
April 20
smaller)

April 25
April 27
May 2, 3, 4
etc.)
TBD
May 18

(Determine who is submitting 2D and who is submitting Drawing)

Concentration 2 Due, Concentration 3 Due (and evaluation papers for each)
Concentration 4 Due, Concentration 5 Due (and evaluation papers for each)
Concentration 6 Due, Concentration 7 Due (and evaluation papers for each)
9:00-1:00 Studio Saturday. You may come in to East to work in the studio.
Concentration 8 Due, Concentration 9 Due (and evaluation papers for each)
Concentration 10 Due, Concentration 11 Due (and evaluation papers for
Concentration 12 (and evaluation paper) Due
Review body of work to assess individual needs
Make revisions to work and make up any missing works
First Version: Concentration Statement Due Beginning of Class (must be a
Quality Works selection deadline (start matting your work-must be 18 x 24 or
Final Version: Concentration Statement Due Beginning of Class
All works uploaded to AP College Board Site for approval
AP Exam Dates (Prepare physical portfolio: label artworks, cover sheets,
Share portfoliospopcorn viewing party, Plein Air Painting, Drawing in the
Tower, Reflection, Final Exam
Senior Check Out

East High School

AP Studio Art
Semester 2 Course Expectations Contract
Please complete fully and return this page to Mrs. Sawyer by

Friday,

January 8, 2016
50 pointsno late credit awarded
By initialing each item and signing below, I acknowledge understanding of what will
make this a successful experience and I agree to adhere to all rules and regulations
imposed by the AP Studio Art class as well as those imposed by East High School and
Denver Public Schools.
____I understand no more inappropriate conversations or language will be tolerated. If I am
talking about parties, substance use, Tinder, etc. I will be asked to go to the deans office. I will
limit cell phone use to research specific to my coursework. I will contribute thoughtful and
beneficial comments to class critiques or abstain from commenting.
____ I understand No late or unfinished work will be accepted for credit. I will
receive zero points for late or incomplete work. If I receive a zero, I will move on to the
next piece and will complete the zero piece outside of class time so I can still submit it for my
AP portfolio in May.
_____I understand to receive credit, I must have the work up on the critique wall and bring the
COMPLETED evaluation paperwork with me for each artwork on the dates listed in this document.
_____ I understand all work submitted this semester should be a new piece of artwork, not resubmitting something I previously created.
_____ I commit to finding time to work a minimum of 4-5 hours per week outside of class time to
complete the coursework for my portfolio
_____I understand that I will be creating a personal portfolio to submit to the AP College Board
and it is an expectation of this course that I will do so. If you fail to do this, you will not receive
honors credit and you will fail the final exam component for the course in the spring semester.

***If you cannot fully commit to the above expectations, please go

to your counselor today to find a different class to take this
semester.
Student Name: ______________________________________________ Period:________
Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Please contact Mrs. Sawyer at justine_sawyer@dpsk12.org if you have any questions or
concerns.

AP Image Preparation
Using Photoshop

Open image in Photoshop-drag image in to clear screen

Crop image (crop tool looks like a picture frame) click on crop tool and drag as needed
Go to Image(top bar of your computer screen)drop down to Image Size
When window opens up, go down to Document Size.
-Use Resolution 300
-You should adjust the Height and Width to be approximately 5 x 7 (when you type in
one dimension, the other will automatically adjust according to the size of your artwork
dimensions)
-Click OK
Go to Image(top bar of your computer screen)drop down to Adjustments
A number of options will appear.
I most frequently use Brightness/Contrast
Use slide bars to adjust the image as needed to try to most accurately recreate your
actual work. DONT OVERDO IT!
There are other options you can use if your image color is not accuratejust try a few options
again DONT OVERDO IT!
Go to File (top bar of your computer screen) Save As save as a .jpeg file
Name your file with your name and title of your work (ex: jsawyer_selfportrait.jpg)
Select Quality 10 when the final window appears
Save your photo to your Dropbox shared folder (see email from me in to get your link) or to a
removable storage device until you can upload it to Dropbox.
Dont have access to Photoshop at home? Come in to use a laptop or my desktop in
125 or lab 126.

Making Your Photos

You may use the camera we have available in the department or a camera that belongs to
you. You just need to be sure that the photos are high enough in resolution to give you a strong
image. The worst thing you could do to yourself is to submit poor quality photos to AP .
Jurors will not be able to accurately score your work if your image is blurry, grainy, uncropped,
too dark, or too blown out with highlights.
When photographing your work, try to use bright natural light or the light stands in the
classroom. Try to tack (tape) your work to a wall and shoot at eye level to avoid the "keystone
effect" (when your work is wider at the top or bottom because of the angle you are shooting)
because you will have to crop off (sometimes) significant parts of your artwork. If you are getting
a strong reflection (happens frequently with shiny acrylic surfaces) try to move the work to a
different location to eliminate the shiny reflections. Some of this can be corrected in Photoshop
but iphoto or Picasa do not have the capabilities to eliminate those imperfections.
If you use the camera in the classroom, please be sure to turn off the power after use and
to let me know if the battery is running out so I can charge it in anticipation of the next user.
Unless you are experienced with the camera, please use the green automatic setting
and leave the lens setting on A (automatic) instead of M (manual).
You may remove the card from the camera to upload to the computer in the classroom or
use the cord in the camera bag. See me if you need assistance.

Add Imagery to your Weebly Website

Add your images to your personal website and place in the appropriate gallery (Breadth,
Concentration, Other Works) once you have determined where the image best fits.

AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING Portfolio Requirements (taken from

AP College Board sitethis is how your work will be scored by AP )
Portfolio Requirements at a Glance
The portfolio for Studio Art: Drawing requires submissions in three distinct sections.
SECTION I:
Five actual drawings; maximum size is 18" x 24"
Quality
SECTION
II:
12 images; some may be details
Concentrati
on
SECTION
III:
Breadth

12 images of 12 different works; one image of each is

submitted

There's nothing quite like looking at actual art work, so the first section of the portfolio consists
of five works that are limited only by size -- they have to fit into the 18-by-24-inch portfolio
envelope. On the other hand, there's a limit to how much actual work can be physically
accommodated for scoring, so the other two sections of the portfolio are submitted as digital
images. Although digital images provide a less direct view than looking at actual works, they
also offer a tremendous advantage: documenting art work in this way means that students are
free to work as large as they like for the rest of the portfolio.

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

ETHICS, ARTISTIC INTEGRITY, PLAGIARISM

Any work that makes use of (appropriates) photographs, published images and/or the work of
other artists must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is
demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design, and/or concept of the source.
The students individual voice should be clearly evident. It is unethical, constitutes plagiarism,
and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another medium) that was
made by someone else and represent it as ones own.
Digital images of student work that are submitted in the Drawing portfolio may be edited.
However, the goals of image editing should be to present the clearest, most accurate
representation of the students artwork, and to ensure that images meet the requirements of the
Digital Submission Web application. When submitting their portfolios, students must indicate
their acceptance of the following statement: I hereby affirm that all works in this portfolio were
done by me and that these images accurately represent my actual work .

SECTION I: Quality Rationale

Quality refers to the mastery of drawing issues that should be apparent in the concept,
composition, and execution of the works, whether they are simple or complex.
REQUIREMENTS
-For this section, students are asked to submit five actual works in one or more media
-Students should carefully select the works that demonstrate their mastery of drawing
-The works should be on flat surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, canvas board or unstretched
canvas
-Students receive all the portfolio materials for submission of the Quality section in May
-Because of limitations imposed by the shipping and handling of the portfolios, work submitted
for this section must fit easily into the portfolio envelope, which is approximately 18" x 24"
-Works for Quality that are smaller than 8" x 10" should be mounted on sheets that are 8" x 10"
or larger
-To protect the work, all work on paper should be backed or mounted
-Mats are optional per AP, but I believe they are critical!!!
-Do not use reflective materials such as acetate or shrink-wrap because they cause glare that
makes the work difficult to see
-A sturdy, opaque overleaf that is hinged to one edge of the backing so that it may be easily
lifted provides excellent protection and is highly recommended
-Materials that may be smudged should be protected with fixative
-If the work is matted, a neutral color for the mat is advisable
-Works should not be rolled, framed, folded or covered with glass or Plexiglas
-The works submitted may come from the Concentration and/or Breadth section, but do not have
to
-May be a group of related works, unrelated works or a combination of related and unrelated
works

AP STUDIO DRAWING QUALITY SCORING RUBRIC

Name:__________________________
Scoring
Descriptors
A.
Understanding
of Composition,
Concept and
Execution

Excellent

Strong

Good

The work demonstrates

excellent
understanding of
drawing through
advanced visual
concepts, resolved
composition, and
generally excellent
execution

The work demonstrates

strong understanding
of drawing through
involved visual
concepts, wellstructured
composition, and
generally successful
execution

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

The work shows wellinformed decisionmaking that involves

successful
experimentation and/or
risk-taking in most
pieces

The work shows

thoughtful decisionmaking that involves
successful
experimentation or risktaking in many pieces

E. Confident,
Evocative Work
that Engages
the Viewer

The work as a whole is

confident and
evocative; it engages
the viewer with visual
qualities(for example,
expressive verve or
nuanced subtlety)

Most works exhibit

expressive and
evocative qualities that
engage the viewer and
suggest confidence

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
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

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

H. Appropriation
and the Student
Voice

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

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

a weak understanding of
drawing; few visual
concepts are
considered,
compositional resolution
is erratic and overall
execution is awkward

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
inadequately
considered; intention or
purpose is ambiguous

The relationship of
form to content is
unconsidered;
intention or purpose
is lacking

The work relies heavily

upon unimaginative
and weakly articulated
ideas about the use of
the principles of design
in the drawing
compositions

The work lacks

imaginative or
inventive ideas
about the use of the
principles of design
in the drawing
compositions

The work shows some

clear decision-making
that may involve
experimentation or
risk-taking but with
uneven success

The work shows

limited decisionmaking,
experimentation and/or
risk-taking there may
be some limited
success

Some of the work has

evocative qualities
that will engage the
viewer, though
confidence is not
obvious; conversely,
the work may display
confidence but may
not be engaging
The work
demonstrates good
technical competence
and use of drawing
materials and media;
technical aspects and
articulation of ideas
do not always work
together
When digital or
photographic
processes are used,
the work incorporates
a good understanding
of the application of
analog drawing
concepts and
techniques
With the apparent
appropriation of
published or
photographic sources
or the work of other
artists, the students
voice is discernable;
the images have
been manipulated to
express the students
individual ideas

There may be one or

two evocative,
engaging works;
confidence is
questionable

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

Thoughtful decisionmaking in the work

is not apparent;
there is no
experimentation;
lack of knowledge
precludes any risktaking
The work does not
engage the viewer;
no confidence is
evident

The work is uneven,

but overall it
demonstrates
emerging technical
competence and use
of materials and media

The work demonstrates

weak technical
competence, awkward
use of drawing materials
and media, and minimal
mark-making skills

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

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

The works appear to be

direct copies of
published or
photographic sources or
the work of other artists;
even if they are of
average rendering skill,
there is little
discernable student
voice or individual
transformation

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
The works are
obviously direct
copies of published
or photographic
sources or the work
of other artists that
are poorly rendered;
there is no
discernable student
voice or individual
transformation

images are minimal

I. Overall
Accomplishmen
t and Quality

There may be a
varying range of
accomplishment among
the five drawings, but
overall, the work
reaches a level of
excellent quality

There may be varying

levels of
accomplishment among
the five drawings, but
overall the work
demonstrates strong
quality

There may be uneven

levels of
accomplishment
among the five
drawings, but overall,
the work demonstrates
good quality

There may be an
emerging level of
accomplishment
among the five
drawings, and overall,
the work demonstrates
moderate quality

There is little evidence

of accomplishment
demonstrated in the five
drawings, overall the
work demonstrates
weak quality

Overall, the five

drawings lack
accomplishment
and are of poor
quality

SECTION II: Concentration rationale

A concentration is a body of related works that demonstrate a students commitment to the
thoughtful investigation of a specific visual idea. It is not a selection of a variety of works
produced as solutions to class projects or a collection of works with differing intents. Students
should be encouraged to explore a personal, central interest as intensively as possible; they are
free to work with any idea in any medium that addresses drawing issues. The concentration
should grow out of the students idea and demonstrate growth and/or discovery through a
number of conceptually related works . In this section, the evaluators are interested not only in
the work presented but also in visual evidence of the students thinking, selected method of
working and development of the work over time.

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
in-depth 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.
A series of expressive landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place
A personal or family history communicated through the content and style of still-life
images
Abstractions from mechanical objects that explore mark-making
Interpretive self-portraiture and figure studies that emphasize exaggeration and distortion
A project that explores interior or exterior architectural space, emphasizing principles of
perspective, structure, ambiance created by light, etc .
A series of figurative works combining animal and human subjects drawings, studies
and completed works
An interpretive study of literary characters in which mixed media, color and form are
explored
The use of multiple images to create works that reflect psychological or narrative events
Because the range of possible concentrations is so wide, the number of works the student
creates should be dictated by the focus of the investigation. The chosen visual idea should be
explored to the greatest possible extent. In most cases, students will produce more than 12
works and select from among them the works that best represent the process of investigation. If
a student has works that are not as well resolved as others but that help show the evolution of
thinking and of the work, the student should consider including them. The choice of works to
submit should be made to present the concentration as clearly as possible.
-When preparing to upload Concentration (Section II) images, the student should give some
thought to the sequence of images on the Web page. There is no required order; rather, the
images should be organized to best show the development of the concentration. In most cases,
this would be chronological.
-Students may not submit images of the same work that they submit for Breadth. Submitting
images of the same work for Concentration (Section II) and Breadth (Section III) may negatively
affect a students score.

SECTION III: Breadth rationale

The students work in this section should demonstrate understanding of a wide range of drawing
concerns, such as drawing from observation, work with invented or nonobjective forms, effective
use of light and shade, line quality, surface manipulation, composition, various spatial systems
and expressive mark-making. Students must therefore be actively engaged with these concerns
while thoughtfully composing their art. The work in this section should show evidence of
conceptual, perceptual and expressive development, as well as technical skill; thus, the students
work should demonstrate a variety of drawing skills and approaches.

REQUIREMENTS
-For this section, students must submit a total of 12 digital images of 12 different works
-Details may not be included
-All images should be labeled with dimensions (height x width) and material

-The Digital Submission Web application incorporates space to include this information
-As a whole, the students work in this section should demonstrate exploration, inventiveness,
and the expressive manipulation of their work, as well as knowledge of compositional
organization
-The best demonstrations of breadth clearly show experimentation and a range of conceptual
approaches to the work. It is possible to do this in a single medium or in a variety of media.
When a student chooses a single medium for example, if the portfolio consists entirely of
charcoal 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.