AP Art 2012-2013 Class Meeting

There will be a short class meeting for students enrolled in AP Art next year to discuss the summer assignments, summer course options and contests, and to answer any questions that arise.  Above is an example from Meagan of her "self portrait without a face" assignment which is listed below on the blog,  See you all Wednesday!

AP Art: summer assignments and concentration examples

The 2012-2013 AP Art class will have a short meeting next Wednesday May 23 at 2:05pm in room 161 to discuss the schedule and summer assignments which are posted below.  If you cannot attend for any reason make sure you see Mr.Needles and complete the 14 assignments by the first week of class because they are a large part of the first quarter grade and the AP test itself.  As an example of what a finished work should look like in terms of the art/design principals above is an example of a quality 'drawing exam' work by Alejandro and below is an example of a quality '2D exam' work by Megan both of whom will be in the class with you next year.  If you have any questions about the assignments feel free to email me or come speak with me, other than that remember to enjoy the work and don't stress out because it usually means death to creativity!

Summer Assignments:

All assignments can be done in any medium, technique and style you desire but should be 2-Dimensional work (flat) not 3-Dimensional (sculpture) work in any media that is 18”x24” or smaller and should be entirely original (do not use other people’s pictures, characters, or content in any way).

Part I: Breadth Assignments:

(these 4 assignments should be sent to me via email, instagram, flickr, ect by August for feedback as they will count towards your 1st Quarter grade)

1. Self Portrait (without showing your face)- The important thing here is to reveal something about yourself without using your face. In fact, you need not use any part of your body at all in this assignment. Instead, you are challenged to portray who you are in some alternative way. What image can you create or invent that would tell us something about you - your personality, your interests, your character, your inclinations, your talents, your passions, your obsessions, your desires, your needs, your likes and dislikes, your essence?

2. Noir- Read the definition below and create a work that has a theme of noir in some way.
(adjective French: Black; noting the black numbers in roulette or the film noir style which incorporates deep shadows and a grim urban setting, photographed in somber tones and permeated by a feeling of disillusionment, pessimism, and despair.)

3. Song- Illustrate a song of your choice. Do NOT incorporate the lyrics into the work but instead illustrate the words or feelings or music itself! The theme is open to your own interpretation.

4. Chronicle- Take a part of your life whether it is a single 24 hour day or a week or a class period and make an art piece representing that period of time. You can incorporate text or leave it abstract but be creative and do not simply document, make it creative.

Part II: Concentration Assignments:

Create 10 works in a theme of your choice in a medium that you want to work with for the AP test (pencil, photography, mixed media, ect.).  Examples from the past include "A Day In The Life", "A Reinterpretation of the Past through Steam technology", and "Perspectives of the Brooklyn Bridge" so it's really wide open but if you want to run your idea past me before you begin I'd love to hear it.  Here's a link to the College Board website which has information about the test with examples of Concentration pieces that have scored well in the past: AP: Studio Art

Part III: Shanti Peace Poster

Create a 8"x10' poster for the Shanti Peace Poster Contest, the theme is peace and you are free to use quotes from Ghandi and/or Martin Luther King if you wish.  Here's a link to the three winning Smithtown designs from last year's contest: 2011 Peace Poster

Assignment #7, 8, & 9: Back to School

Hey AP!

We only have a few...never mind lets not even mention it. Here are the final 3 assignments. I'll be seeing all of you soon- make sure your assignments are ready for next week.

The final 3 assignments are thematic and should be posted here on the blog by the date listed. Use any media but make sure you post them by the date listed.

Assignment #7 (due by 8/31) - "Visitors" (from IllustrationFriday.com)

Assignment #8 (due by 9/7)- "Transform"

Assignment #9 (due by 9/14)- "Regular"

introduction

Hi, my name is Ashley. Im about to be a junior. I dont want summer to end, but im really excited for this class. My favorite thing to draw/ paint is people. these are 2 sketches and one painting that I've completed:


Shot with FinePix A205 at 2007-08-06

Shot at 2007-08-06

Shot at 2007-08-06

AP Art Summer Assignments

The summer assignmnets for next year's AP Studio Art class are listed below. Remember these assignments will count as grades for the first quarter of class next year. Feel free to post them on the blog as you work and I will give you input along with the other students. If you have any questions about the assignments or the class you can email me anytime. I'll be traveling all summer working with Adobe but I'll try to get back to you as quickly as I can.

Assignment #1:
Sketchbook Work
This assignment can be done in any media but the sketchbook pages should be complete. First you must create 10 Sketchbook pages based on themes that you are interested in pursuing for your concentration. In addition you must create 10 Sketchbook pages based on observation from life.

Assignment #2:
Create a work based on the theme of Isolation vs. Embrace
Use any materials to create your work but make sure it is 28” x 20” or smaller.

Assignment #3:
A Portrait of Somebody Else
This is strictly a 2-D assignment and can be done in monochrome or in color using any medium you desire. The style may be handled in any way you wish: realistic, abstract, expressive, impressionistic or cubistic, etc. It’s your decision. (Note: select the style of your favorite historical artist to use in this assignment.)
This portrait should reveal something significant about the model. Hands, torso and face are important features and should be included in the work. Try an unusual surface. The portrait may be done on any flat smooth unbreakable surface such as cardboard, mural paper, plywood, masonite, plexiglass, homasote board, etc. It’s up to you. The portrait cannot be smaller than 16”x 20” and no bigger than 22” x 28”.

Assignment #4:
One large landscape (outdoor or indoor scenes acceptable/ city or country)
This is strictly a 2-D assignment! The landscape must show depth and distance (receding space or informal perspective). The landscape can be done from any angle (bird’s-eye view or worm’s-eye view). Overlapping and repetition helps to create a sense of depth and distance. NO OUTLINES PERMITTED IN NATURE! Emphasize dark and light shapes, textures and space. Be sure to obtain a strong contrast!!! The landscape must be done in color. Any medium you wish - paint, collage, mixed media. The landscape must be done on a flat, smooth, 2-dimensional surface. Minimum size: 18” x 24”. All landscapes must have a foreground, middle ground and background. Lighting is important and should be dramatic!

Assignment #5:
SONG
Illustrate a song of your choice. Do NOT incorporate the lyrics into the work! in any media that is 18”x24” or smaller. The theme is open to your own interpretation.

Assignment #6:
Theme: Monster
Create a work based on this theme in any media that is 18”x24” or smaller. The theme is open to your own interpretation.

Assignment #7, 8, & 9:
ARTROOM Blog
The final three assignments will be posted on the artroom 161 blog in the final three weeks of August (as we lead up to the start of school). Each assignment will be given on a Wednesday (digital Wednesday is an assignment we have throughout the year) and will be due on the following Wednesday. Complete the assignments and post the works that you create on the blog.