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Art III: Portfolio DevelopmentAdvanced Placement G/T and Honors

M. Brennan www.hhsart3.blogspot.com604M(1 credit) 605M(2credit)

(AP Studio Art: Drawing, 2-D Design, and 3-D Design)

Course DescriptionThis course begins the development of a body of individual artwork. For some students, this body of artwork leadsto the Advanced Placement Examination. It is recommended for students who have demonstrated an ability tocomplete challenging work successfully at a demanding pace. Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving,independent research and learning, task commitment and special topics.

The PortfoliosStudents, both enrolled in Honors and Advanced Placement, are required to investigate 2 aspects of the portfoliothat includes Concentration , and Breadth .

Students begin the course the first semester by working on their Breadth portfolio. This portfolio consists of 12art problems given by the instructor that show the students abilities with a variety of media and in using the ArtElements and Principles. Students are given monthly home assignments to supplement this portfolio and we will haveclass critiques on the due date of the homework.

Examples of Drawing Breadth problems: The use of various spatial systems, such as linear perspective, the illusion of three-dimensional forms, aerialviews, and other ways of creating and organizing space The use of various subjects, such as the human figure, landscape, and still-life objects The use of various kinds of content, such as that derived from observation, and expressionistic viewpoint,imaginary or psychological imagery, social commentary, political statements; and other personal interests Arrangement of forms in a complex visual space The use of different approaches to represent form and space, such as rendered, gestural, painterly,expressionist, stylized, or abstract forms

Examples of 2-D Breadth problems ;Media could include graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, fabric design, weaving, illustration,painting, or printmaking. Work that employs line, shape, or color to create unity or variety in a composition Work that demonstrates symmetry/asymmetry, balance, or anomaly Work that explores figure/ground relationships Development of a modular or repeat pattern to create rhythm Color organization using primary, secondary, tertiary, analogous, or other color relationships for emphasis orcontrast in composition Work that investigates or exaggerates proportion/scale

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In the second semester, students develop and choose an idea to explore in depth for their Concentration section.In the Concentration section, students are expected to develop a body of work that is an investigation of a themeor an idea. The body of work should be well planned and investigate an idea that is of personal interest to thestudent. Students are required to complete 10-12 pieces for this section.

Examples of 2-D Concentration problems: Design and execute a childrens book A series of identity products for imaginary business Political cartoons using current events and images Series of works starting with representational interpretations and evolving into abstraction. Exploration of pattern and design found in nature and/or culture Abstractions developed from cells and other microscopic images A personal family history communicated through symbols and imagery A series of fabric designs, apparel designs, or weavings on a theme Use of multiple modules to create compositions that reflect narrative or psychological events Series of landscapes that use color and composition to intensify artistic expression

Examples of Drawing Concentration problems: A series of expressive landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular piece 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 figurative project 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

Additionally, students who take the AP Exam will submit 5 actual artworks to the Collegeboard along with theirdigital Breadth and Concentration sections. The artworks are packaged up on exam day. Honors students will NOT have to do this. Honors students will, however, submit a digital portfolio to me.

How can I judge the QUALITY of my artworks? We will be using the following RUBRIC to consistently assessartworks in progress:

Poor Moderate Good Strong ExcellentMaterials well used;Technique is excellent

1 2 3 4 5

Inventive/Imaginative 1 2 3 4 5Evidence of thinking;Clear visual intent

1 2 3 4 5

Purposeful composition 1 2 3 4 5Awareness of style andFormat

1 2 3 4 5

Sensitive/evocative 1 2 3 4 5

If you have not scored your workconsistently in the 4 or 5 range, nowassess what the strengths andweaknesses are, and how to rework thepiece so it will score a 5. What are yougoing to do so that each section scoresEXCELLENT?

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Requirements for the Art 3 Portfolios There are three essentials to every portfolio: 1. The portfolio work will be of the highest possible quality.2. The portfolio work will document a range of technical, formal, and expressive experiences.3. The portfolio work will begin to focus on a particular interest, theme or problem.

In the building of the best possible portfolio, this course will focus on interpreting your own experiences, primarilythrough observation and experimentation. Does your artwork demonstrate your ability to do the following?

Think creativelyThink criticallyTake risksInterpret the world around youExperiment with techniques and concepts in a visual journalCreate a compositionWork in diverse mediaDepict lightDepict spaceHandle colorDraw what you seeRespond to or reinterpret works of master artists and artists from other culturesDevelop a series of thematically related works

Portfolio Plan Binder You will need a binder for this course to keep track of your assignments, worksheets, printedtext, an Artists Log and schedules. You will be given a Table of Contents and an Artwork Log so that you can keepup with the progress of your artwork. I will provide you with dividers for each section.

Homework As this is an advanced art course, a minimum of three hours of outside work is expected each week. Thisincludes sketchbook and monthly home assignments. As the long-term homework assignment allows for the greatestindividual interpretation and creative problem solving, the expectation is substantial. Significantly, these are alsothe works that colleges tend to be MOST interested in because the homework problems have the greatest latitudefor personal interpretation. The homework is given more weight than individual class work assignments. Therefore,any student not submitting homeworkor submitting hastily-prepared homeworkwill be unlikely to pass thatmarking period.

Assessment and GradingOverall, you will be assessed on your ability to:

Maintain an artists portfolio Keep an artists sketchbook/visual journal Effectively critique your own and your peers work Successfully use design and compositional space. Develop knowledge of master arts and cultures

artwork. Complete classwork, home assignments, and

sketchbook work on time. Meet requirements to complete a mid-year and

final portfolio reviewWe will assess each art problem while it is in progress and/or when it is complete. This may take the form ofwritten reflections, individual critiques, online peer commentary, or (most often) group critiques. Intelligent,thoughtful, and open-minded participation in the assessment process is mandatory , and is 10% of your grade. Atthe end of every marking period you will assess your own progress, reflecting on your finished works, yourprocesses, and your participation. Submitted work must be in pristine condition. Insure that your work is notsmeared, creased or torn.

GRADES ARE WEIGHTED ASFOLLOWED:

30% Home Assignments

30% Classwork/Artists Log30% Sketchbook/Artful Reading10% Critiques

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Final works of art will be evaluated based upon the following components:

1. OBJECTIVES Meeting the criteria or objectives for the specific assignment.2. STUDIO SKILLS Proper handling of materials, responsible use of time, respect for others and their work,

clean-up and class participation3. DESIGN Thoughtfulness to the composition and its relationship to personal ideas.4. CRAFTSMANSHIP/PRESENTATION Neatness and respect for your work should be evident in the

appearance of a COMPLETED assignment

AP Credit/Honors Digital Submissions/Portfolios If you are an Honors student, or are registered as an AP studentbut end up NOT taking the exam, you will submit a digital portfolio containing your BREADTH portfolio andCONCENTRATION portfolio to me. You will not, however, get the AP credit. It is expected, and encouraged, that

you follow through with the AP test if you are registered as an AP student. Digital portfolios are to be maintainedby the student through the photo-sharing site Flickr.

Another thing to know is that MOST universities accept the AP credit; meaning, that having a 4 or better on yourtranscript will get you out of your Drawing I class, for example, and place you in a higher level class), BUT severalart schools, such as Maryland Institute College of Art, do not accept AP credit in lieu of getting out of theirFoundation year classes. This is just so you know

Open Studios will happen on Thursdays until 5:00. This is a time when the studio will be open so you can work onpaintings, work on homework assignments, just want to hang out, whatever. There will be times when I will schedulea figure drawing session, for example.

Letters of Recommendation I will be happy to write a letter of recommendation for students that maintain a B orbetter throughout the year. If you need a reference for college, a job, or any pre-college program, I request that

you ask me at least 2 weeks in advance.

Copyright Students are not allowed to work from published photographs or other copyrighted work. Manystudents will come into the program with the idea that there is nothing wrong with drawing fromphotographs, and many of them are quite accomplished at it. Nonetheless, it a practice that we do notallow in any class and strongly discourage out of class. Even if students take their own photographs, theresultant image has a distinctly flat and stiff look about it. Copyright issues tends to be an issue in thedrawing and 2D classes, admittedly, there are specific things that students could only referencethrough a photograph (such as certain animals). In these instances, students thoroughly understandthat the image is merely for reference and must be transformed through their individual expression in athree-dimensional media.

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For Quick Reference - The Portfolios at A Glance.

2-D Design Portfolio 3-D Design Portfolio Drawing PortfolioSection I Quality (one-third total score)

5 actual works thatdemonstrate mastery ofdesign in concept,composition, and execution

AP EXAMS TAKERS ONLY.5 actual works thatdemonstrate mastery ofdrawing in concept,composition, and execution

Section II Concentration (one third of total score)12 images : some may bedetails A body of workinvestigating a strongunderlying visual idea in 2-Ddesign

HONORS digital submission toinstructorAP digital submission toCollegeboard

12 images : some may bedetailsA body of work investigatinga strong underlying visualidea in drawing

Section III Breadth (one third of total score)12 images : 1 slide each of 12different worksWorks that demonstrate avariety of concepts andapproaches in 2-D design

HONORS digital submission toinstructorAP digital submission to

Collegeboard

12 images : 1 slide each of 12different worksWorks that demonstrate avariety of concepts andapproaches to drawing

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ART III Honors and Advanced Placement

Dear STUDENTS and PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

I look forward to having your student in Art III H/AP this year. This will be quite a challenging year for yourstudent he/she will be asked to solve thought-provoking art problems at a demanding pace that exhibits higher-level thinking and remarkable craftsmanship. The resulting portfolio will allow your student to apply to the collegeart program of their choice and/or digitally submit their portfolios to the CollegeBoard in May for the AdvancedPlacement exam. Follow our progress on our blog www.hhsart3brennan.blogspot.com as well view students digitalportfolios at www.flickr.com/groups/hhsart3 .

Ms. Brennan went over the syllabus, course content, and class structure. I know what Ms. Brennans gradingpolicies are. I understand the components of the BREADTH and CONCENTRATION portfolios. I have read this syllabus and understand what is expected of me in Art 3 H/AP .

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