AP STUDIO ART: Assignment List
Sketchbook Instructions
--Please format all assignments correctly:
1. 1/2" Border (optional)
2. Name in bottom right corner
3. Assignment title (or NUMBER) in bottom left corner
--All sketchbook assignments should take a minimum of 60 minutes to complete.
--All sketchbook pieces should be worked to the borders
Assignment #2: 3 Simple Forms
-Choose three basic forms and arrange on page. Aim is to show SPACE! Use methods discussed in class: higher on page, overlapping, smaller, etc. Shade forms with enough VALUES to create the illusion of 3-Dimensional space in your drawing. Don't forget CAST shadows...
Assignment #3: 2 Metallic Objects
-Choose two metallic objects from your kitchen
-Draw them together-OVERLAPPING. Draw from a 3/4 view...
-Draw BIG! Use the whole paper, its okay if the drawing is cut off by the border
-Try to capture the reflected light... HIGHLIGHTS!
-Don't forget cast shadows...
Assignment #4: Draw your hand!
Make a high contrast value drawing of your hand. Use at least 5 values. Use the whole page.
-Put non-drawing hand down on the table in front of you and draw it. Place hand in an interesting manner and be sure to draw from a 3/4 view.
-Use a single light source.
-Employ the 5 principles of shading.
-HIGH CONTRAST! Exaggerate the contrast in your drawing...
Assignment #5: Contour
Make at least 25 contour drawings from observation of anything around you.
-Use the whole page
-Fill the space behind the objects you draw
-Make it count for something!
Assignment #6: WordArt
Fill an entire page with words! (50+) You choice of words but there should be a theme. Do not just repeat the same word. They can be random, connected by your theme, or from a song, poem, etc. Use a variety of lettering styles! Letters should be thick, thin, fancy, curved, overlapping, etc. Use any media you want.
Assignment #7: Contour Shoe
Make a contour drawing of your shoe from the side. Make a nice clean line. Draw it big so you have room for plenty of interior details. This one does not need a background--yet!
PART 2: Full color background in your choice of media. Marker, watercolor, etc.
Assignment #8: Overlapping forms
Use at least 15 forms to create a pencil drawing composition.
-Draw a 1/2" border
-Compose drawing of 15 overlapping forms. Make sure some go all the way to the border! Fill the whole page!
-Imagine they are floating in space--not on the ground... So they should be at a variety of angles...
-Choose a single light source and then shade accordingly. Use a range of values.
-Use an HB or standard #2 pencil to get underway, you can use 2B, 4B pencil to add darker shading in class.
Assignment #9: Overlapping forms--Pen!
Use at least 15 forms to create a pencil drawing composition.
-Draw a 1/2" border
-Compose drawing of 15 overlapping forms. Make sure some go all the way to the border! Fill the whole page!
-Imagine they are floating in space--not on the ground... So they should be at a variety of angles...
-Choose a single light source (pick a corner) and then shade accordingly. Use a range of values.
-Values and shadow should be created using crosshatching or stippling techniques. Combo ok too. Make sure you are using a fine line pen.
--Try not to make thick outlines around your forms!
Assignment #10: Drawing your keys
Complete a sketchbook drawing of your keys.
-1/2 inch border
-place connected keys down in an interesting manner to draw. 2 to 3 keys is all you need to do, so you can add or remove keys as necessary.
-choose a single light source
-sketch lightly with pencil. Make sure the composition touches at least 2 edges. Part of the keys should be cut off!
-Finish drawing either by: 1. darken and shade with drawing pencils. 2. Darken and shade using pen techniques. No outlines on finished drawing! Use 5 principles of shading!
Assignment #11: Observational drawing—organics
Complete a sketchbook drawing of a branch with leaves.
-1/2 inch border
-Find a branch or twig with a couple of leaves. Draw it from direct observation. Focus on light and shadow.
-Be sure that you compose your drawing so that it reaches two sides of your frame.
-Fill the whole frame. Use background shading for contrast.
-Use any single drawing medium or a combination; pencil, pen, charcoal, etc.
Assignment #12: ½ portrait collage
Paste ½ Xerox copy of photo into sketchbook
-complete the other half of face with collage
Assignment #13: ½ portrait paint
-complete other half of face with paint using fingers only!
Assignment #14: Mixed Media
-complete outdoor classroom sketch using mixed media techniques. Refer to powerpoint for review…
15. Stippling Practice
16. Crosshatching practice
17. Sketchbook Q & A- writing assignment
18. Art style thumbnail sketches (Thanksgiving break)
Classwork Assignments
1. Cabinet Door
2. Shoe Contour Drawing
3. Charcoal Still Life
4. Oil Stick Objects
5. Oil Stick Freestyle
6. Sumi Ink Bamboo
7. Scratch Art
8. Self Portrait Mixed Media
9. 3 Obj. Composition – artists choice of media
10. Work in the Style of Famous Artist
11. Impressionist Urban Landscape painting
12. Misc.:
a. Watercolor backgrounds
b. Ink free choice
LINKS:
https://sites.google.com/a/lanierhs.org/visual-arts/ap-2d-design/ap-design-project-ideas
https://sites.google.com/site/lburkeart/art-class-pages/ap-art-home-nhs-firstclass-site/ap-student-portfolios
http://artchive.com/
https://www.pinterest.com/rdr14/art-sschool/