AP STUDIO ART:2D DESIGNDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructor: Amirra Malak

Periods: 4 and 8

Course length: 2 semesters. May not be repeated.

Room: C09

Prep Period:periods 3 and 7

Email:

Teacher Website:

Course Description:

AP (Advanced Placement) Studio Art is a program administered by the CollegeBoard to provide highly motivated high school students an opportunity to earn college credit. In AP Studio Art: 2D Design, students will create a portfolio of art-work exploring two dimensional design using the medium of digital photography. Design involves purposeful decision making using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Students will develop mastery in concept, composition and execution. In May, students will submit their completed portfolios consisting of twenty-fourdigital images and five printed original pieces to the College Board for scoring. If students receive a passing score of a 3, 4, or 5, they may receive college credit for the class.

Content Standards:

  1. Aesthetics and art criticism
  2. Art History
  3. Create/Present/Perform

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

The 2D Design portfolio consists of the following three sections:

  1. Breadth section: 12 digital images of a variety of works demonstrating your understanding of the principles of design. This section will be uploaded to the College Board website.
  2. Concentration: 12 digital images of works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular design concern.Students will work in a series much like professional artists do. This section will be uploaded to the College Board website. You will also need to type an essay answering the following questions:

What is the central idea of your concentration?

How does the work in your concentration demonstrate exploration of your idea?

  1. Quality: 5 original works that demonstrate your mastery of design. These should be your very best pieces. All work will be printed, professionally mounted, and shipped to the College Board.

Student examples can be viewed at AP Central:

FEES:

Fees are subject to change if the College Board changes exam fee or if mounting supply prices fluctuate.

AP Exam Fee: $88 or $8 for students eligible for free/reduced lunch.

Photography printing and mounting: $25

DEADLINES:

Early March (Date to be announced):Regular registration deadline, $88 per exam, $8 fee for students eligible for free/reduced lunch

Mid March (Date to be announced): Late registration deadline,$138 per exam, $25 for students eligible for free/reduced lunch

*Students who do not register by this week will NOT be eligible to submit their portfolios.

May 9, 2014:Final Portfolios due

RESOURCES:

  • All students will be provided with a digital camera, camera card, battery charger, rechargeable batteries, usb cord and camera bag.
  • All students will also have access to the computer lab and Adobe Photoshop digital software.
  • Class resource books: Photography Foundations for Art and Design, Digital Photography Essential Skills

ARTISTIC INTEGRITY

All pieces must be the students’ own work using original ideas. Duplicating the work of others or blatantly using other people’s ideas is considered plagiarism. Any work that is plagiarized will result in zero points for that assignment. Repeated infractions will result in removal from the class. Having other people take pictures for you and claiming the work is your own is considered cheating and will result in a major referral and removal from the class. In addition, taking a photograph of another person’s art is discouraged. Throughout the year, artistic integrity will be stressed. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal artistic voice while researching and exploring the art of others.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS TAKING AP ART

Be willing to work hard,

Meet deadlines, work independently

Show personal responsibility.

Show respect for each other, the instructor, the equipment, and the learning environment of the classroom.

Show up on time and attend class regularly.

Take photographs outside of class for each PROJECT assignment.

Bring the following to class EVERY DAY:

□Camera

□Fully charged batteries

□USB cord

□Camera Card

If a student consistently cannot meet these expectations, that student will be asked to transfer out of the class

Technology/Internet Usage

Technology is a major component of this class since all images are digital. The following is a list of the ways technology will be used in the class:

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP EDITING SOFTWARD:

  • YOU MAY NOT USE ONLINE EDITING SOFTWARE TO EDIT YOUR PIECES. ONLY ADOBE PHOTOSHOP OR ADOBE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED. Many online photo editing programs reduce the image quality once you save your work. In the past, students who have used online programs have had to redo assignments for final portfolios because the resolution was so low.

ONLINE ALBUM:

  • There will be a shared class online photo albumon the Skydrive.com, a cloud based photo posting site. Students will post all photo assignments from first semester here. You may view the album on my teacher page.Students are only allowed to edit, delete and upload their own work. Any student found posting work that is not their own or found tampering with another student’s work online will earn a major referral and will lose access to the group site. Students may be asked to transfer out of the class.

FACEBOOK PAGE and/or BLOG:

  • In the professional artist world, artists often have blogs or Facebook pages in order to share their work online. Second semester, students will be working on their concentration series which will contain work based on their own ideas rather that work created as an assignment. Students will create individual artist pages online of their own work by creating either a blog or artist Facebook page. Students may only use Facebook during class time if working on their artist page. Students who use Facebook for any other purpose during class time will lose the privilege of posting their art on Facebook and will have to create a blog on Blogger instead. Blogger is a much more cumbersome program, so students are highly encouraged not to abuse the privilege of having access to Facebook during class time.

EMAIL:

  • All class communications will occur via email.Emails will be sent to the school email address created for each student by the district. Email accounts can be accessed on the HRVHS website. Student email addresses will be in the following format:

Email address:)Password: 00 plus student ID (Example: 00123456)

  • If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to check for updates and read school emails in order to keep up with the rigorous pace of the class. Students who do not have internet access at home are encouraged to check email daily in the school library.

HOME ACCESS CENTER (HAC):

  • HAC gives students access to grades, assignments and class calendars online. You can access HAC on the school website:
  • Log in as follows:

Email address:)

Password: 00 plus student ID (Example: 00123456)

  • All assignments will be posted on HAC including worksheets and due dates.

Camera Usage:

School computers and equipment are to be used for class work only. If students do not have their own 10 mega pixel camera or greater, students will be entrusted with a digital cameras for the year. Students will be expected to manage their own battery charging. School cameras are only to be used by the student who has checked out the camera for school assignments. Students may only take pictures of people with their permission. If a student damages or loses a school camera and/or its accessories, the student is responsible for paying for the replacement of those items by the end of the school year. Camera kit cost is $200. Waterproof camera kits cost $280.

GRADING:

Grading is based on total points earned. Grading is based on the state standards for the arts and the College Board scoring guide.

  • Written Work Sheets:

10 points per assignment

Students will periodically have written worksheets including art history aesthetic scans and skill building work sheets. Written worksheets are scored based on thoroughness and thoughtfulness of answers and the use of complete sentences and correct spelling and grammar.

  • Introduction to the Principles of Design In Class Assignments:

6 points per assignment based on Design, Creativity and Craftsmanship

Introductory in class assignments are photography exercises to teach students the basic elements and principles of design.

Breadth/Concentration Projects:

30 points perproject

Projects are designed to teach students to APPLY the elements and principles they have learned to COMMUNICATE ideas. Projects will be allotted more time than the weekly assignments. You will be REQUIRED to take pictures outside of class time for projects. Projects will be scored as follows:

6 pointsDesign: use of the elements and principles of design and exploration of ideas

6 pointsCreativity: problem solving, experimentation, exploration, risk-taking, self-expression.

6 pointsCraftsmanship: professional final presentation, correct formatting of digital images.

6 pointsArt history/aesthetics/art criticism: aesthetic scan/art history worksheets, written reflections and class critiques

6 pointsParticipation: photos taken outside of class, showing up with needed materials, positive attitude, ability to work independently, consideration for working environment of all students, respect for studio and materials, ability to follow classroom guidelines.

  • Semester Finals:

100 points each

Semester I: BREADTH SECTION OF PORTFOLIO

Semester II: Gallery Exhibit

SEMESTER 1: BREADTH SECTION

INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: WEEKLY BREADTH ASSIGNMENTS

The following assignments explore the elements and principles of design.The elements and principles of two dimensional design are the essential tools necessary for effective visual communication. Through digital photography, students will become fluent in this language of design. The pace will be rigorous in that a new element and/or principle will be explored each week. Throughout the unit, you will also learn a variety of digital media techniques using Adobe Photoshop.

□SIGNED SYLLABUS/GETTING TO KNOW YOU (10 POINTS)

□PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

□VALUE + CONTRAST(6 POINTS)

□LINE + REPETITION+MOVEMENT (6 POINTS)

□TEXTURE + RHYTHM + VARIETY (6 POINTS)

□SHAPE + RULE OF THIRDS + EMPHASIS (6 POINTS)

□SPACE + FIGURE GROUND (6 POINTS)

□SCALE + POINT OF VIEW (6 POINTS)

□COLOR SCHEMES + MOOD (6 POINTS)

□LIGHT + MOOD (6 POINTS)

BREADTH PROJECTS (30 POINTS EACH):

In the following projects, students will use the principles of design to communicate a variety of ideas, concepts, themes and emotions.For these projects, students will be expected to take photographs outside of class. Projects will take 1-2 weeks to complete.

□ABSTRACTION + BODY

□ABSTRACTION OF VEHICLES

□ABSTRACTION MAN VS. NATURE

□SELF PORTRAIT + LIGHT + MOOD

□LANDSCAPE/CITY SCAPE

□PORTRAITS+ PHOTO STORY

□SURREAL LANDSCAPE

□SOCIAL JUSTICE/DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

SEMESTER FINAL (100 POINTS):Students will choose the 12 STRONGEST IMAGES OUT OF ALL COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS. STUDENTS WILL THEN FORMAT THESE IMAGES FOR THE BREADTH SECTION OF THEIR AP PORTFOLIOS.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:

□SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS COMPETITION

□PORTFOLIO DAY

□ADOBE YOUTH VOICES COMPETITION

SEMESTER TWO: CONCENTRATION/QUALITY SECTIONS

CONCENTRATION SECTION

The second semester will be devoted almost entirely to your concentration series so that you have time to explore your idea in depth. You will have until early Aprilto complete your concentration series. A concentration is an in depth exploration of a particular design concern. A concentration is a body of related works that:

  • Grow out of a coherent plan of action or investigation
  • Are unified by an underlying idea that has visual and/or conceptual coherence
  • Are based on your individual interest in a particular visual idea
  • Are focused on a process of investigation, growth, and discovery; and
  • Show the development of a visual language appropriate for your subject.

INTRODUCTION TO CONCENTRATION SECTION (WEEK 1)

You will have an opportunity to develop a concentration idea that incorporates a particular design concern with a theme that has personal meaning to you. Artistic experimentation and originality will be encouraged while you develop a cohesive body of work. You will be working on this series for many weeks, so it is important that you choose a topic about which you feel passionate. The following activities are designed to inspire you and spark your creativity.

  • Review student examples of Concentration Portfolios from this school’s previous AP Art students and those of AP Art students online at AP Central:
  • Review written concentration brainstorms from all breadth assignments.
  • Concentration brainstormchart and choosing of final idea.
  • Aesthetic Scan worksheet analyzing a series of photographs by a professional artist whose work is related to your chosen theme.

CONCENTRATION WORK TIME (WEEKS 2-13):

Once students have decided on a concentration idea, they will be doing research, taking photographs, and editing weekly based on their chosen theme. They will take many more pictures than the final concentration portfolio requires so that the theme can truly be explored in depth. The best 12 pieces from this pool of images will be chosen in April. Students will create a blog and post ideas, research, works in progress, and finished pieces on the blog.

WEEKLY:

Students will be required to post to their blog once a week. Students will work independently on their photographs in the computer lab during class. Photographs must be taken outside of class. Students must come prepared daily to work on their series. New photographs must be posted weekly. Instructor will meet individually with students to view progress.

MONTHLY:

CRITIQUE/GRADING: Concentration progress will be graded monthly based on blog postings.

Students’blogs will be displayed via projector in class. Students will critique the work of fellow students verbally and via comments in writing on each other’s blogs. Students will critique and evaluate their own work verbally and in writing. The instructor will give written and verbal feedback to each student as well.

FIRST WEEK OF APRIL:

  • Final 12 best concentration pieces selected.
  • Written Commentary finalized.

QUALITY SECTION (Week 14)

Students will select the 5 original works out of their entire portfolio of work that demonstrate mastery of design. By this time, there should be many pieces to choose from in their “best work” folder. The five images chosen should be their very best pieces and can come from their breadth and concentration sections or other work. These five pieces will be printed and professionally mounted and shipped to the College Board.

FINAL PORTFOLIO

Between April 9th and the College Board deadline in May, the following tasks must be completed:

  • Review and finalize best 12 breadth pieces
  • Select and format best 12 concentration pieces
  • Submit above 24 pieces to College Board website.
  • Select 5 Quality pieces
  • Print 5 Quality pieces
  • Mount 5 Quality pieces to foam core.
  • Type concentration essay
  • Meet for final assembly of portfolio.

SEMESTER II FINAL: Gallery(100 points)

After portfolios are submitted, you will be working on a group gallery exhibit of your work and the work of your fellow AP Art classmates. This will give you an authentic professional artist experience. Your work can be for sale. The following will be included:

  • Type and print artist labels and mount to foam core
  • Type an inventory list.
  • Modify AP essay to create an artist statement.
  • Print and mount photos to foam core.
  • Print essay and mount to foam core.
  • Field trip permission slip.
  • Attend field trip to set up group exhibit.
  • Attend artist reception.
  • Written reflection

CLASSROOM GUIDELINES

Behavior Plan:

If students follow the basic guidelines of the art room, all students should be able to be creative in a fun, productive working environment. If a student chooses not to follow the basic guidelines of the art room and chooses to inhibit his/her own learning or the learning of others, the following will take affect:

1st Warning: Verbal reminder of correct behavior

2nd Warning: Student will be asked to change seats or sit away from other students

3rd Warning: Student will be sent to study hall room.

If a student continues with the behavior, the student will then earn a minor referral which will include the following:

  • Contact home.
  • Detention in my room before school, after school, or during lunch.

All major referrals are dealt with by the vice principals. Extreme behaviors will result in an immediate major referral and removal from the classroom. Please see your student handbook for the list behaviors which would result in a minor or major referral.

Studio time

  • Students are expected to work diligently and independently
  • Students are expected to respect the working environment of all students.
  • Talking quietly and playing music is fine as long as all students are able to focus and work.
  • Remain seated unless getting materials.

Demonstrations and Lectures

  • No talking unless a question is asked of students
  • No leaving the room or moving around the room
  • Save questions for the end
  • Pay attention

Critiques

  • One person talking at a time
  • Use art vocabulary
  • No put downs
  • Constructive criticism
  • Positive feedback
  • Pay attention

Clean Up

  • Last 5 minutes of class
  • All students are expected to clean up their own areas and the shared areas of the studio.
  • All supplies and artwork put away
  • Floors cleaned
  • Computers shut down
  • When finished sit quietly and wait to be excused

Cell Phones

  • Cell phones may only be used for music during open studio time.
  • Cell phones may be used for research relating to assignments.
  • If you use a cell phone for any other purpose such as texting, web surfing not related to AP Studio Art, or phone calling, your phone will be taken till the end of class. Students who repeatedly violate the cell phone policy will no longer be allowed to have their cell phone in class. Repeated violations once student has lost cell phone privileges will result in a referral and call home.

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