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McDyre, Margaret (Fine Arts)
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Course Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Advanced Placement Studio ArtPREREQUISITE: Art IV
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to give the serious art student an opportunity to receive additional credit for extensive studio work done under the supervision of the art teaches. Students will be made aware that this work involves significantly more commitment and accomplishment than is required in other high school art courses. The AP Studio Art program offers three portfolios: Drawing, 2-D Design and 3-D Design. Portfolios share a basic, three-section structure: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. The table below summarizes the section requirements for each of the three portfolios.
2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO
3-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO
DRAWING PORTFOLIO
Section I – Quality (one-third of total score)
5 actual works that demonstrate mastery of design in concept, composition, and execution
10 slides, consisting of 2 views each of 5 works that demonstrate mastery of three- dimensional design in concept, composition, and execution
5 actual works that demonstrate mastery of drawing in concept, composition, and execution
Section II – Concentration (one-third of total score)
12 slides; some may be details.
A body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in 2-D design
12 slides; some may be details or second views
A body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in 3-D design
12 slides; some may be details
A body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in drawing
Section III – Breadth (one-third of total score)
12 slides; 1 slide each of 12 different works
Works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 2-D design
12 slides; 2 slides each of 8 different works
Works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in 3-D design
12 slides; 1 slide each of 12 different works
Works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches in drawing
CREDIT INFO: A fine or practical arts course is any state-approved course, grades 9-12, in art, music, drama, or vocational education.; this course provides one credit. One credit is needed