Summer Assignment Workbook by S. Bieg

AP ART @ OCTORARA

For: AP Art ______Studio

(Course name)

Octorara’s Artist Name: ______

(Your name)

Famous Artists in your birthday month:

Your Birthday is = ______

______

Your Favorite quotes and/or Music Lyrics:

Name of Person / Band:Quote / Lyric:

______=______

______=______

______=______

Table of Contents

The Purpose and Benefit of this AP Art Booklet:

ELEMENTS OF ART………………………………………………………………...2

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN………………………………………………………….3

LOG ONTO THE AP ART WEBSITE……………………………………………4

AP ART WEBSITE---BREADTH SECTION……………………………………5

AP ART WEBSITE---CONCENTRATION SECTION………………………6

AP ART WEBSITE---QUALITY SECTION………………………………….…7

AP ART WEBSITE---QUALITY SECTION CONTINUED…………………8

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT---1ST FALL ASSIGNMENT………….9

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT---RECORDING&ORGANIZING...10

CREATING YOUR IDEA FILE……………………………………………………11

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW………………………………………12

AP 2D---COMPOSITION TIPS…………………………………………….…..13

AP DRAWING---COMPOSITION TIPS……………………………….…...14

AP 3D--- (SCULPTURE) COMPOSITION TIPS………..…………….….15

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT #1……………………….……..…..……………..16

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT #2……………………….………..………..……..17

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT #3……………………….………..………..……..18

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT #4……………………….………..……..………..19

IDEA FILE CONTINUED………………………………………………………….20

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS…………………….………..……….……….21

PARENT SIGNATURE SLIP DUE JUNE 12TH TO MRS. BIEG…………21

REVIEW OF THE ELEMENTS OF ART:

REVIEW OF THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:

COMPOSITION
UNITY
HARMONY
REPETITION
RYHTHM
PATTERN
BALANCE
FORMAL
INFORMAL
VARIETY
CONTRAST
PROPORTION
LEADING THE VIEWER’S EYE (MOVEMENT)
FOCAL POINT
EMPHASIS
FIGURE – GROUND RELATIONSHIP
PERSPECTIVE
TWO-DIMENSIONAL
THREE-DIMENSIONAL
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE
ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE

KNOW THE FOLLOWING TERMS / TECHNIQUES:

FORESHORTENING & HOW TO DEPICT THIS SUCCESSFULLY
VERVE – WHAT IS THIS? HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE AN ARTWORK THAT HAS VERVE?

QUESTIONS CONCERNING ANY OF THE ABOVE TERMS:

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LOG ONTO THE AP ART Website:

Goal: Peruse through the AP Art site to get an idea of what AP Art is really all about…be inspired!

URL:

or Google “AP Studio Art Courses”

Scroll down and click on the course(s) of your choice:

2D:

3D:

Drawing:

The goal is to look over the specific AP course you are going to pursue.

Understand the terminology…
Where to find examples…
Where to find your answers…

Below, create a list of questions that will need to be addressed before the summer break:

______

continue perusing THE AP ART Website;

breadth examples

Goal: Get acclimated! This site is quite a resource to help the successful completion of your AP Art course.

Scroll down to the Middle of your AP 2D / 3D / Drawing Site;

Click on “Breadth Examples” -- (These links are arranged by years.)

Choose a year, click on this link & peruse through this student’s artwork examples of Breadth

Click on images you find inspiring—this will enlarge the image.

Right click, copy, and paste (in word doc) to print out (to size)

Paste your favorite examples below:

EXAMPLE 1:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

EXAMPLE 2:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

2D OR DRAWING PORTFOLIO---

BREADTH ARTWORK INVENTORY:

Look through your own portfolio and sketchbook(s).
What artwork do you have OR can you create for your AP Breadth Section?

Medium Variety:Have artwork already?Have an idea for a piece in this medium:

Acrylic paint______= ______

Tempera paint______= ______

Watercolor______=______

Pencil______=______

Colored Pencil______=______

Pen & Ink______=______

Marker______=______

Scratchboard______=______

Conte Crayon______=______

Oil pastel______=______

Chalk pastel______=______

Charcoal______=______

Collage______=______

Mixed Media______=______

Ceramic Slab ______=______

Printmaking______=______

Graphic Design______=______

Digital photography______=______

Dark room photography______=______

OTHER:______=______

2D OR DRAWING PORTFOLIO---

“Concept/Technique”Inventory:

Look through your own portfolio and sketchbook(s).
What artwork do you have OR can you create to help fulfill this AP Breadth Section?

Concept/Technique Variety:Have artwork already?Have an idea for a piece in this medium:

Unity/Variety______=______

Balance______=______

Emphasis______=______

Contrast______=______

Rhythm______=______

Repetition______=______

Proportion/Scale______=______

Figure/Ground Relationship______=______

Foreshortening______=______

1 point perspective______=______

2 point perspective______=______

3 point perspective______=______

Atmospheric perspective______=______

Aerial views______=______

Surface manipulation______=______

Self-portrait______=______

Still life______=______

Landscape______=______

OTHER:______=______

AP DRAWING FOCUS: SUCCESSFUL COMPOSITION IS KEY FOR THIS PORTFOLIO!

You should have many of the ‘above’ (previous checklist) before completing this AP portfolio.

Concept/Technique Variety:Have artwork already?Have an idea for a piece in this medium:

Observational drawings______=______

Invented/nonobjective forms______=______

Line quality______=______

Surface manipulation______=______

Expressive mark-making______=______

Illusion of 3D forms______=______

EXPRESSIONS IN DIFFERENT STYLES--- renderings from the following:

Gestural______=______

Painterly______=______

Expressionist ______=______

Stylized or Abstract form______=______

THE USE OF VARIOUS CONTENT--- renderings in the following:

Imaginary or psychological imagery______=______

Social commentary______=______

Political statements ______=______

Other personal issues______=______

ARTWORK IN VARIOUS ARTIST STYLES--- renderings in the following:

Cubism______=______

Impressionism______=______

Photorealism______=______

Abstract______=______

Non-representational______=______

Surrealistic______=______

Realistic______=______

Op Art______=______

Pop Art______=______

OTHER:______=______

3D PORTFOLIO---

BREADTH ARTWORK INVENTORY:

Look through your own portfolio and sketchbook(s).
What artwork do you have OR can you create for your AP Breadth Section?

Medium Variety:Have artwork already?Have an idea for a piece in this medium:

Ceramic (wheel throwing)______= ______

Ceramic (Hand building)______= ______

Origami______=______

Paper Sculpture______=______

Cardboard Sculpture______=______

Foam board______= ______

Balsa Foam______= ______

Styrofoam______=______

Mixed media______=______

Found object sculpture______=______

Recycled objects sculpture______=______

Plaster Sculpture______=______

Metal sculpture______=______

Wire Sculpture______=______

Wood Sculpture______=______

Subtractive Sculpture______=______

Mobile______=______

Bas-relief (deep depth)______=______

OTHER:______=______

Sculpture based on the Principles of 3D Design concepts:

Unity/ Variety______=______

Balance______=______

Emphasis______=______

Contrast______=______

Rhythm______=______

Repetition______=______

Proportion/scale______=______

Occupied/unoccupied space______=______

Sculpture in various artist styles or famous artist influences:

Cubism______=______

Impressionism______=______

Photorealism______=______

Abstract______=______

Non-representational______=______

Surrealistic______=______

Realistic______=______

Op Art______=______

Pop Art______=______

OTHER:______=______

continue perusing THE AP ART Website;

Concentration examples

Goal: Get acclimated! This site is quite a resource to help the successful completion of your AP Art course.

Scroll down to the Middle of your AP 2D / 3D / Drawing Site;

Click on “Concentration Examples” -- (These links are arranged by years.)

Choose a year, click on this link, click on a student’s portfolio (4 choices) & peruse through this student’s artwork examples of Concentration.

Scroll to below this student’s artwork examples to read their “Concentration Statement”.

Click on images you find inspiring—this will enlarge the image.

Right click, copy, and paste (in word doc) to print out (to size)

Paste your favorite examples below.

EXAMPLE 1:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

EXAMPLE 2:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

WHAT THEMES MAY INTEREST YOU SO FAR? LIST YOUR IDEAS BELOW:

Subject Matter:Styles:Mediums:

How could you further define your theme? (Be more specific; not such a broad topic.)

continue perusing THE AP ART Website;

Quality examples

Goal: Get acclimated! This site is quite a resource to help the successful completion of your AP Art course.

Scroll down to the Middle of your AP “ 2D / 3D / Drawing “ Site;

Click on “Quality Examples” -- (These links are arranged by years.)

Choose a year, click on this link & scroll down through all student examples (in order of score; top score=6; low score=3) artwork examples of Quality. You must earn a 3 to ‘pass’ & earn AP Credit.

Scroll to below this student’s artwork examples to read the AP Board’s ‘rationale for this score’.

Click on images you find inspiring—this will enlarge the image.

Right click, copy, and paste (in word doc) to print out (to size)

Paste your favorite examples below.

EXAMPLE 1:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

EXAMPLE 2:

Explain why this example artwork caught your eye?

______

continue perusing THE AP ART Website;

Ponder these Quality examples

Goal: How are the ‘Quality pieces’ chosen? What sets them apart from the other AP artworks?

“QUALITY” ARTWORKS MAY COME FROM BREADTH AND/OR CONCENTRATION PORTFOLIO SECTIONS.

What do you notice (differences) from other Breadth & Concentration Portfolio Examples that make these choices ‘Quality’ pieces?

______

What is VERVE?

______

Please define this art term in your own words.
You may use examples (paste them below) to help explain your definition.
Hint=Each QUALITY PIECE should have VERVE!

Use your summer wisely;

Begin the 1st fall assignment:

1ST WEEK OF SCHOOL = PHOTO ASSIGNMENT

We will use these images for the rest of this year to help create your AP projects.

Reminders: Use UNIQUE vantage points, angles & poses; consider composition…

Try to capture as many of these themes ahead of time (throughout the summer). Maybe you already have many of these—check them off as you go.

LANDSCAPE
SEASCAPE OR NIGHT SCENE
FIGURES
MOVEMENT OF A FIGURE
MOVEMENT OF AN OBJECT
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
ANT’S VIEW
ABSTRACTED
REFLECTION
REPEATING REFLECTIONS OR REPETITION OF ANOTHER MEANS
METALLIC
HAND
FOOT / FEET—interesting angles
HANDS/FEET OF ELDERLY OR NEW BORN
SELF PORTRAIT---Strong light source on one side; outdoor lighting; at least 3 different expressions; have other colors/words overlay your skin (LCD projector/overhead projector)
POSE THAT MAKES A STATEMENT, EVOKES A FEELING OR EMOTION
CHILD’S PHOTO—Must have parent permission
ELDERLY PHOTO
OBJECT SEEN IN A DIFFERENT WAY
LOOKING AT ANYTHING IN A NEW WAY
CHOOSING TO CAPTURE AN IMAGE FOR ITS UNIQUE COLOR(S)
YOUR OWN HOUSE
AN INTERESTING BARN / HOUSE / ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE AS SEEN FROM ITS CORNER IN ORDER TO SEE 2 SIDES OF BUILDING
RUSTED OBJECT(S)
OBJECTS WITH ONE OF THE COLOR SCHEMES (for ex. Complementary, triadic, analogous)
FRUIT OR VEGETABLE THAT LOOKS LIKE PART OF A BODY (ex. Green pepper-back muscles)
AN OBJECT SO UP CLOSE THAT IT IS ABSTRACTED (ZOOMED IN / DETAIL)
AN OBJECT SO CONTRASTED THAT IT IS ABSTRACTED
UNIQUE TEXTURES; CONTRASTING TEXTURES
“IDEA PHOTOS” these will spur on the creation of an amazing artwork in the near future
“OWN FINDS”: ______
OTHERS: ______
OTHERS: ______
OTHERS: ______

BRAINSTORM MORE IDEAS BELOW:

ReCORDING & ORGANIZING YOUR PHOTOS;

Photo assignment:

Create a “CONTACT SHEET”----DUE WITH PHOTO ASSIGNMENT

THIS IS A PRINTOUT OF SMALL VERSIONS OF YOUR PHOTOS (&/OR ARTWORK) TO FILL A PAGE.

This allows for a quick visual assessment or inventory.

Feel free to write reminders or ideas on this contact sheet.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAYOUT BELOW AS AN EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CONTACT SHEETS:

HEADING:______CONTACT SHEET FOR: ______

(THEME OF ARTWORKS Ex. Photo assign. Or Artworks) (STUDENT NAME)

Photo Contact Sheet Example

(Short description beneath each photo)
Fit about 12 photos per page.

Notes / Ideas:

Websites to check out:

Your own finds:

Idea file from this summer;

Create your own ‘Image board’:

Create an “IDEA FILE”----by collecting images…

Grab business cards, postcards from galleries,

Clip images from magazines, pamphlets, posters, etc.

Go on web hunts and print out images that you feel will inspire future works!

Students have told me they like to peruse: College Art department sites; etc.

Deviant Art = www.deviantart.com
Tumblr = www.tumblr.com/
Pinterest = www.pinterest.com

Be careful—make sure to have parental approval to be on some of these sites.

IDEA FILE FOR IMAGE BOARD:

Glue these images into pages of your sketchbook, create a collage, fill your bulletin board, paste below—whatever you feel will work best for you to use these images. Ensure these images are ‘easily accessible’ to you.

Summer Assignment Overview;

Work hard now, it pays off later:

Complete 1 artwork every 2 weeks---use your ‘Idea Files’ for help…

Try to get thumbnail sketches for EACH of these artworks approved BEFORE the end of this school year.
Ask questions NOW, as soon as possible. Feel free to email

SKETCH SPOT TO WORK OUT IDEAS BELOW:

AP 2D PORTFOLIOS;

COMPOSITION TIPS:

Use the Elements & Principles of Design=Art terms to know & visually use in your art!

Have image examples (place these in your idea file) for most of these:

2D Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.

AP DRAWING PORTFOLIOS;

COMPOSITION TIPS:

Use the Elements & Principles of Design=Art terms to know & visually use in your art!

Have image examples (place these in your idea file) for most of these:

DRAWING == Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.

AP 3D PORTFOLIOS;

Sculptural COMPOSITION TIPS:

Use the Elements & Principles of Design=Art terms to know & visually use in your art!

Have image examples (place these in your idea file) for most of these:

ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN FOR 3D CONCEPTS=ART TERMS TO KNOW AND USE VISUALLY

Summer Assignment #1;

Self Portrait:

Self-Portrait base upon inspiration from a famous artist (2D / DR) or Sculpture (3D)!

List your top 3 favorite artists: What do you like about this artist? (Ex. Medium use/Style, color application? Please explain.)

(2D & Drawing—these are 2 D artworks) (3D—these are sculpture examples)

______
______
______

Print or sketch examples of your favorite artworks by these artists:

Artist #1: ______Artist #2: ______Artist #3: ______

Title: “______” Title: “______” Title: “______”

2D / Drawing Project Idea Tips:

Look at some creative portrait poses & print 3 interesting poses (not ‘straight on’ with person centered)

Thumbnail sketches—work with best layout; change up your lighting
Get your best idea approved by Mrs. Bieg BEFORE summer begins.
Print & attach and/or sketch your ideas below:

3D Sculptural Project Idea Tips:

Create thumbnail sketches or ‘mini mock-ups’—work with best layout & material; take good photos (change lighting & backdrop—no blurry photos; no busy or distracting backgrounds. Save to your AP 3D folder.
Get your best idea approved by Mrs. Bieg BEFORE summer begins.
Find 3 images that relate to your idea for YOUR self-portrait sculpture & print 3 interesting images; attach below:

Summer Assignment #2;

Still life or Contrast Sculpture:

Still life (AP 2D or AP Drawing) OR Contrast Sculpture (AP 3D)

Summer Assignment #3;

Isolation themed Artwork:

The goal of this AP Assignment is to test your ability to visually depict a theme.

Complete an “IDEA WEB” by listing out every word that comes to mind with the word isolation- add more spokes if needed.

Look up ideas on the web—write them out below:Sketch / Print your TOP 3 finds / ideas below:

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______
______

Sketch or Print your TOP 3 “finds” (or ideas) below:

Beneath each idea, describe what you like about this web find.

AP 3D – you may draw your thumbnail ideas OR create ‘mini mock-ups’.

______

Isolation Project Tips:

Lastly, get a NON-ART person to look at your images/sketches / mock ups and guess your theme (NO HINTING).
Did they visually see isolation?
If not, rework this piece…and ask a new person.

Summer Assignment #4;

Observational landscape or fork Sculpture:

Observational Landscape (AP 2D or AP Drawing) OR Fork Sculpture (AP 3D)

Idea file continued…

Congratulations;

Done Early? You deserve a break…relax!

I EXTREMELY& HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:

TAKE 2 QUALITY PHOTOS OF EACH FINISHED ARTWORK.
If you see a unique area happening –feel free to take quality photos of these piece along the way of its creation.
Zoom in and capture a detail shot (must be in focus; unique composition).
No bending or leaning artwork in photos.
Plain & clean backdrop (NO distractions; we only want to focus on your artwork)!
Check out the following document for GREAT PHOTO TAKING TIPS OF ARTWORK.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING:

Create an AP ART folder on your home computer (1 folder for each AP course Ex. AP 2D Art; AP 3D Art
Here, you will save all:
Images (photos)
Inspirational image finds (web or inspirational photos you have take to have record)
Contact pages
Response boxes for each major artwork

Any issues / concerns / excitement ---feel free to email Mrs. Bieg Please put your name in the subject line along with your AP course so this email does not go to ‘junk box’. Ex. SBIEG -- AP 2D

I cannot wait to work with you this year!!

Enjoy the process of creating and becoming your own powerful artist! 

Please print answers neatly & tear off (submit) to Mrs. Bieg with parent’s signature by June 6th, 2014.

I, ______(student name)received my summer assignment workbook.

My email address for this summer is: ______(studente-mail)

Parent name: ______(please print first & last name neatly).

Parent e-mail: ______(This is a communication tool to help ensure the success of your son/daughter throughout our AP course).