Advanced Placement/Studio Art 2-D Design

 Final Breadth organization will be due Monday Nov 14.  Your BEST images should be in each category.  You will be given

grades for each section and a grade for the whole breadth.

  QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD PONDER AND BE ABLE TO ANSWER USING ART VOCABULARY (line, shape, rhythm,

repetition, etc)

        Written Commentary you will be required to verbalize on your exam (describing whay your concentration is and how it evolved. 

        Responses should be concise.
                 1. Clearly and simply state the central idea of your concentration (500 character maximum)
                 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. (1350 character maximum)

                    

                 The concentration should be unified by an underlying idea that has visual coherence. It is imperative that the chosen theme,

                 subject matter, and medium are of personal interest. Students will need to produce twelve (12) pieces of compelling

                 work organized around a central theme. The concentration requires twelve (12) images. Where the portfolio will

                 be enhanced by a detail, this may be included. Once a student chooses a concentration they should be committed

                 to it and continue with it.

      

       Images for your concentration are due Wednesday November 9th. You must have at least 25 images that work!!!

 

                                             

                                                                                                                                                                      

                

      

  Find images that show a strong sense of PROPORTION/SCALE.  Be sure you consider how the PROPORTION/SCALE is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. DUE MONDAY SEPT 26

  

                   

            

                                    

   

 

    Find images that show a strong sense of SHAPE. DUE MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26

      Be sure you consider how the shape is used to create unity or variety in your composition.   

      You will need 5 good images.

     

 

                                                  

 

                                                                                

      

                                                             

                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

  Find images that show a strong sense of  EMPHASIS (using color or contrast). DUE MONDAY OCT 3

  You will need 5 good images.

  

                                   

                                                             

 

   Find images that show a strong sense of  BALANCE (symmetrical). You will need 5 good images

   DUE MONDAY OCT 3

  

                               

                                        

 

     5 images of Unity/Variety

               •Aim is to achieve unity but a unity that branches out into variations that relieve boredom.

               •Shapes may repeat, but perhaps in different sizes, colors may repeat but perhaps in different values.

             DUE MONDAY OCT 10

              You will need 5 good images. 

                                             

         5 images of Figure/Ground

               •FIGURE appears to stand out, to be "on top of" a ground

               •A GROUND appears to be underneath and surrounding a figure

        DUE MONDAY OCT 10

         You will need 5 good images.

  

       

                                     

                                                       

CONCENTRATION!!!  Yay...we are there!  After individual discussion, bring in images that meet the criteria.  Due Monday October 17.

             

                  We will discuss your images and the flow of your work.

 

 

 

 

  Find images that show a strong sense of LINE. You will need 5 good images. 

                 

                  

                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   FINAL Teacher/student discussions will continue.  All final discussions for breadth and  concentration

        should end on Friday, January 7.

   QUALITY (5) images will be printed and mounted. Due Friday, January 14.

  UPLOADING to college board will be due Tuesday and Wednesdy January 18 and 19th.

     

        5 images of Unity/Variety

               •Aim is to achieve unity but a unity that branches out into variations that relieve boredom.

               •Shapes may repeat, but perhaps in different sizes, colors may repeat but perhaps in different values.

             DUE MONDAY OCT 10

              You will need 5 good images. 

                                             

         5 images of Figure/Ground

               •FIGURE appears to stand out, to be "on top of" a ground

               •A GROUND appears to be underneath and surrounding a figure

         Due Monday Oct 11

         You will need 5 good images.

  

       

                                     

                                                       

       

         5 Images of Rhythm*  (scroll down to HERE for examples)

                    * a sense of movement achieved by the repetition of visual units, the use of measured accents

         5 Images of Balance (scroll down to HERE* for examples)

                    * focus on symmetrical balance (mirror image, same on both sides)

        Due Wednesday Sept 29

    

        •Be sure to peruse the AP web www.collegeboard.com/apstudents

        •Register on the site

        •Peruse the breadth and concentration sections of student samples

     Organize folders on computers:

     1. create an album on iphoto for each element/principle

     2. create a "misc" album

     3. create a "Final breadth" album

     4. create a "Concentration" album

     5.  label each photo with principle/element (not on ALL photos- do this only to the photos

               we are placing in the "Final Breadth" album)

     6. place photos in each album

   Due on Friday Sept 24

    

Find images that show a strong sense of COLOR.  Be sure you consider how the COLOR is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition. You will need 5 good images.  DUE MONDAY SEPT 12

                                 

  Find images that show a strong sense of REPETITION.  Be sure you consider how the REPETITION is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. DUE  MONDAY SEPT 19

                                 

                                                                        

 

 

  Find images that show a strong sense of RHYTHM.  Be sure you consider how the RHYTHM is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. DUE MONDAY SEPT 19

                

                  

                               

  

  

          5 Images of Emphasis              Due Friday Sept 24

*emphasis: gives prominence to part of a design. Emphasis and focal point

are used to attract attention and increase visual and conceptual impact.

         5 Images of *Proportion/Scale Due Friday Sept 24

*scale: size relative to human dimensions or another standard unit of measure

Example: Statue of Liberty’s scale is apparent when she is seen next to an automobile.

*proportion: the comparative size relationship between the parts of a whole

Example: the size of the Statue of Liberty’s hand relates to the size of her head

       5 Images  of Repetition      Due Tuesday Sept 7 

     5 Images of Color               Due Tuesday Sept 7 

        -use color wheel for color schemes that work.  Contrast is important.

     

 

   5 Images  of Line      Due date Monday August 30

   5 Images of Shape    Due date Monday August 30

    Breadth Portion Assignments 

       You will need 12 images for this section that demonstrate your understanding of the principles of design. 

       Include examples of the principles below. You should be demonstrating that you are thoughtfully

       applying these principles while composing your art.

     Breadth examples from AP College Central:

   http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/200769.html

   http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/48896.html

  http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/28415.html

  http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/18381.html

 

 

 

  Find images that show a strong sense of RHYTHM.  Be sure you consider how the RHYTHM is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. 

                

                  

                               

  

  Find images that show a strong sense of REPETITION.  Be sure you consider how the REPETITION is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. 

                                 

                                                                        

  Find images that show a strong sense of PROPORTION/SCALE.  Be sure you consider how the PROPORTION/SCALE is used to create

        unity or variety in your composition.You will need 5 good images. 

  

                   

            

                                    

   

   Find images that show a strong sense of LINE. You will need 5 good images. 

                 

                  

                                                  

    Find images that show a strong sense of SHAPE.

      Be sure you consider how the shape is used to create unity or variety in your composition.  You will need 5 good images.

     

 

                                                  

 

                                                                                

      

                                                             

                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

  Find images that show a strong sense of  EMPHASIS (using color or contrast). You will need 5 good images.

  

                                   

                                                             

 

   Find images that show a strong sense of  BALANCE (symmetrical). You will need 5 good images.

  

                               

                                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP!!!  This is work from previous semesters.

 

 

 

 

1. 5 images showing overall texture

Due Monday Jan 25

 2. 5 images showing contrast in textures

Due Monday Jan 25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•Here is your checklist (click here)

•Be sure to peruse the AP web http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/studio2D

•Peruse the breadth and concentration sections of student samples

Current assignments:

•positive/negative (chairs)

•foreshortening

•rhythm

•figure/ground

•shape

•repetition

•texture

•proportion/scale

•line

All work will be scrutinized by AP for following elements of art and principles of design with emphasis on:

•unity/variety

•balance/emphasis/contrast

•rhythm

•proportion/scale

•figure/ground relationships

 

 

 

Advanced Placement


*Make sure you have discussed your concentration with me

**Make sure you have selected the work for your portfolios with me

Breadth #5  Rhythm/movement using form

Form-3 dimensional/takes up space/geometric or free form

Movement-eye travel directed by visual design in a work of art

Rhythm-a sense of movement achieved by the repetition of visual units, the use of measured       accents

• Select items (form) and create movement throughout the composition (think about shadows also)

                            Design kids- fruit, white items, shadows, silhouetted people?

• Medium-straight photography or graphite pencils/eraser

Breadth #6 Figure/Ground-Space

•Positive/negative main focus

•Subject-chairs

•Medium-straight photography or pencil (sketch) with ink (solid black and white areas)

Breadth #7  Texture

•Texture-the surface character of a material that can be experienced through touch or the illusion of touch.

•Choices

•Actual-the real thing, the way the surface looks and feels

•Simulated-a surface character that looks real but in fact is not

•Abstract-usually displays some hint of the original texture but has been modified to suit the artist’s particular needs

•Invented-purely the creation of the artist’s imagination

•Medium-photos of real textures, drawings from observation of texture, construction of   textural surfaces

 

Breadth #3  Scale not Proportion

              •Technique-Photo montage or straight photography

scale: size relative to human dimensions or another standard unit of measure. Example: Statue of Liberty’s scale is apparent when she is seen next to an automobile.

proportion: the comparative size relationship between the parts of a whole  Example: the size of the Statue of Liberty’s hand relates to the size of her head

montage: French verb monter, “to put together”/flourished early in the 20th century/made up of cutting up and then reassembling photographic negatives or prints from various sources (either scavenged or newly made).

              • Medium- illustration/mat board either 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 11 x 14

                                art paste, brush

                                   xacto knife/scissors

  1. Discuss scale/proportion
  2. Peruse resource materials for examples of scale/proportion
    1. McMillan resources
    2. Textbook “Art Fundamentals” pp 29, 61-63, 182 (under “Size”)
    3. “Launching the Imagination” pp 321-232
  3. Using photo montage technique, create a unified image expressing scale

Breadth #4  Emphasis/dominance

              •Technique-Collage or straight photography

dominance: certain elements are more important than others/some features are emphasized and others are subordinated

emphasis: gives prominence to part of a design. Emphasis and focal point are used to attract attention and increase visual and conceptual impact.

                            collage: combination of a variety of materials to create a unified composition

              •Medium- illustration/mat board either 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 11 x 14

                                art paste, brush, glue, tape

                                xacto knife/scissors

                               variety of materials

(paper, fabric, natural objects, photos, any drawing/painting mediums can      also be added for enhancement)
  1. Discuss emphasis/dominance
  2. Peruse resource materials for examples of emphasis/dominance

McMillan resources

Textbook “Art Fundamentals” pp 62 & 512, 103, 137

“Launching the Imagination” pp 96-98, 233-235

                                                                                                                                                                       
 
 
 

       

             

Complete the questionaire before Tuesday February 19th: http://www.quia.com/sv/165904.html

Week 1

  1. Register at AP Central
  2. Peruse/study student samples (breadth, quality, concentration)
  3. Discuss concentration area with Mrs. McMillan
  4. Create one large portfolio using 2 sheets of posterboard
  5. Create 16 smaller portfolios for each breadth assignment
  • line
  • shape
  •  form
  • texture
  •  value
  •  color,
  • balance
  • scale/proportion
  •  contrast
  •  rhythm
  •  pattern
  •  movement
  •  emphasis
  •  space(figure/ground)
  •  unity/variety
  •  repetition
  1. If you have examples to fit the categories above, place them in the appropriate portfolios.


Week 2

Breadth #1-•Shape/repetition/variety/unity

              • Subject-bottles

              • Color scheme (p154 “Art Fundamentals”)

                           • tetrad            • split complementary

• Medium-watercolor,tempera, colored pencil, frisket

  1. Study the formal relationship designs (Mary Stewart)
  2. Select one design to use as a basis for your work
  3. On 12 x 18 watercolor paper, simulate design by masking areas with tape, drawing with white crayon, or masking with frisket.  Paint over areas in “stages”.  Allow to dry between colors if necessary (to avoid creating “muddy” color)
  4. Study images on pages 32 and 33 being aware of repetition of shape, variety, unity.
  5. SKETCH several (5-7) bottles from observation. Vary the angle and size.  Keep it loose!
  6. Cut out bottles and arrange on watercolor/painted paper.  Cut several of the same size and angle if necessary.  Create more bottles if it is needed to create a unified design.
  7. Draw lightly around bottles and paint.  Be aware of translucency, color, variation of tints, shades, value.
  8. Allow to dry.  Add additional details with lines (use pencil, marker, thin paintbrush).

Week 3

Breadth #2-Space/emotional color

•Subject-Figure foreshortened sitting in a “space”

 (sitting with feet up, pointing, kicking, leaning, etc)

•Medium-12 x 18 folded black paper, white pencil, artstix or oil pastels

  12 x 18  crumpled brown paper, black glue, oil pastels

              •Color-select color scheme that coordinates with mood

  1. Peruse all resource materials (bookmarked examples in print form and www.incredibleart.org)
  2. Decide on pose of figure
  3. Decide on background/accentuate feeling of deep space
  4. Shoot photos or draw images on separate paper
  5. Superimpose images to create composition
  6. Create images on both black paper and crumpled brown paper
  7. Render image being aware of emotional color of work