From Mr. Lundquist -

Welcome and congratulations. You have made the decision to embark on a great adventure that will take your mind, body and creative spirit to places they have never been. Only with true dedication will you be able to succeed. This is not going to be easy. The journey you are now on will surely demand more time, patience, thought and maturity than you have ever exhibited thus far in your life. I say this in all honesty. Consider me your guide. I will dust you off when you fall, push you when you refuse to jump and tie you down if running is not the option. Most of all, I will be here to get you to the great rewards that rest ahead. Trust me and be honest with yourself, only then will you succeed. Let us begin…

Unless you can build a working time machine out of a Delorean – don’t waste the moments you have. We will look back but we cannot go back…

not yet anyway.

The AP Program offers three portfolios: Drawing, 2-D Design, and 3-D Design. The portfolios share a basic, three-section structure, which requires the student to show a fundamental competence and range of understanding in visual concerns (and methods). Each of the portfolios asks the student to demonstrate a depth of investigation and process of discovery through the Concentration section (Section II). In the Breadth section (Section III), the student is asked to demonstrate a serious grounding in visual principles and material techniques. The Quality section (Section I) permits the student to select the works that best exhibit a synthesis of form, technique, and content.

The table below summarizes the section requirements for each of the three portfolios.

Drawing / 2-D Design / 3-D Design
Section I: Quality / Five actual drawings; maximum size is 18" x 24" / Five actual works; maximum size is 18" x 24" / Five works; two images of each one are submitted
Section II: Concentration / 12 images; some may be details / 12 images; some may be details / 12 images; some may be second views
Section III: Breadth / 12 works; one image of each is submitted / 12 works; one image of each is submitted / Eight works; two images of each are submitted

All three sections are required and carry equal weight, but students are not necessarily expected to perform at the same level in each section to receive a qualifying grade for advanced placement. The order in which the three sections are presented is in no way meant to suggest a curricular sequence. The works presented for evaluation may have been produced in art classes or on the student's own time and may cover a period of time longer than a single school year.

You can find examples of actual students' artworks on AP Central (links below), along with grade distributions and commentary that explains why the students' portfolio sections received the scores they did.

  • Please explore the different sections of the AP Studio Portfolios at this site. Find the breakdown of what it means to be Drawing, 2D or 3D Design. Make sure you know what portfolio you are working towards completing.

Required Summer Explorations

You will be required to completeworks of art this summer that represent yourspecifiedportfolio. You must first visit the College Board link provided and decide what portfolio you are going to pursue. Onlyafter a clear understanding of what your portfolio is requiring may you begin. With the ample time being given, these works of art should exhibit the epitome of your conceptual and artistic abilities at this moment. The artwork should also be considered an integral part of the Breadth section of the portfolio and thus will be submitted to the College Board during next year’s AP exam.

Remember, you are making a first impression – MAKE IT GREAT

Next, you are to explore the Concentration section of your portfolio. Review the concept behind the Concentration and understand what you are required to do. The biggest factor in aiding the creation of your concentration is knowing about art – so, explore the net, see what is out there and feed off of it. Then, create a list of possible ideas that you would like to investigate as a body of work. Start with 10 ideas, well written and sustainable for a body of work that encompasses 12 works of art for Drawing / 2D or at least 8 works for 3D.

All works will be graded

Topics:

All topics are divided up by portfolio type and/or media application. Find the portfolio you are going to create and complete the artwork accordingly.

2D –

Photo students: Photo is probably the fastest medium to work with when attempting to complete the AP Portfolio. Since this is the case, more is demanded from you as far as the quantity of work is concerned. As you should already know, it is not enough to simply “point and click”. A brilliant photographer goes beyond the surface of the ideas they are pursuing, often needing to shoot 200+ shots to simply get “the one”. Also, a good photographer should be shooting images every day. With today’s technology this is easy, cell phone lenses are of a very high quality nowadays. Here are your summer assignments;

  1. Choose an Element of Art. Then, based in the dates below, investigate the specific topic until you have completely exhausted ideas – after that, think even harder and shoot some more. You will be expected to shoot every day starting June 18th (some days more shots than others). After you finish your shots each day send me your favorite image via e-mail On July 13th send your best single image out of all the shots for evaluation. Remember, any of these works can be used for your portfolio and may lead to an interesting Concentration – don’t lose them.

You are assigned a topic based on your birth month

Jan.-toysFeb.-liquidMar.-tapeApr.-crayonMay-shadow June-fabric

July-toysAug.-liquidSept.-tapeOct.-crayonNov.-shadow Dec.-fabric

  1. Choose a Principle of Design. Then, based in the dates below, investigate the specific topic (they are a bit more conceptual than assignment 1) until you have completely exhausted ideas – after that, think even harder and shoot some more. Be mindful of how you have used the Elements of Art to establish your Principles. You will be expected to shoot every day starting July 16th (some days more shots than others). After you finish your shots each day send me your favorite image via e-mail On August 17th send your best single image out of all the shots for evaluation. Remember, any of these works can be used for your portfolio and may lead to an interesting Concentration – again, don’t lose them.

Jan.-time Feb.-reflect Mar.-hunger Apr.-night May-distortion June-media

July-time Aug.-reflect Sept.-hunger Oct.-night Nov.-distortion Dec.-media

Other Media: Remember, 2D is about design – specifically how you are using the Elements of Art to produce the Principles of Design. I highly recommend that you look at the link to the AP College Board site to see examples from past years. This will help to give you clarity as far as the expectations and possibilities are concerned.

  1. “A clear understanding” – select one principle of design, then use as few elements of art as possible (minimum 1) to make it very clear that when we look at your work (realistic, abstract, or non-objective)we can identify the principle you were intending. These works should be of a high quality both in concept and execution of media. FINAL IMAGE SENT TO ME BY – July 13th (keep the work for the beginning of school)
  2. “once upon a time…” create a visual narrative that somehow can be related to you. (THINK 2D DESIGN – look up sample work on the AP site) FINAL IMAGE SENT TO ME BY – August 17th (keep the work for the beginning of school)

DRAWING –

Drawing concerns will abound in this portfolio (proportion, perspective, media application and exploration, etc.). Remember these should be the best quality works you can create. In many ways you are currently taking your test, so start off with the right answers. Make sure that you understand the requirements of your portfolio, use the link on the second page to look up your drawing test info.

  1. “I scream, you scream, we all scream for….” FINAL IMAGE SENT TO ME BY – July 13th (keep the work for the beginning of school)
  2. Appearances Can Be Deceiving - use distortion to show a commonly seen “item, person, place” in a new way. FINAL IMAGE SENT TO ME BY – August 17th (keep the work for the beginning of school)

3D –

The world of three-dimensional art goes far beyond working in clay. If you have access to clay (not the kid stuff, unless you can use it with a high degree of skill and concept) you may use it. However, it would be good for you to explore other media for your breadth category to show that you indeed can work in a variety of media and still address major concerns of 3D art. Anything can be used to make a sculpture. What is important is that you consider how that sculpture interacts with space, the visual flow it presents, and other art principles that you have learned over the years. Your best bet is to look at sculpture, all types, and feed off of them.

  1. Self-Portrait - Hint, it doesn’t have to look like you. Go beyond the obvious, be creative but also work with a high degree of skill and concept.
  2. One in a million – Create a sculpture that utilizes a single object repeated multiple times (ex. gum wrappers woven to make a purse), you may manipulate the object (tear, fold) and use an adhesive if necessary. Do not simply use one item and manipulate it (ex. don’t use a plastic bottle and cut it up to look like a swan). Consider texture, visual flowand how your sculptureinteracts with space at a high level. This will force you to go beyond “heavy mass” sculpture. Think about how the area around your sculpture exists based on decisions you make.

This is meant to make you think deeply, not just scratch the surface of an idea. These are open assignments, meaning – as long as you satisfy the AP Portfolio you signed up for, you can create your own solution to the “elegant problem”. (Knowledge is power – look up anything you don’t understand)

  • Each work of art is expected to be done with care and quality. Do not fold, roll or manipulate the work in a manner that degrades its attributes.
  • You will be required to send an image (scan,photo) of your progress and also an image of your final project via e-mail to my school address. This is graded. My address: .

*ALSO – TEXT @lundquist to 81010 to join our remind page

(this is a class requirement)

The dates that I will be expecting to see these images are;

Progress checkJuly 6th Work 1 DUE – July 13th

Progress checkAugust 10th Work 2DUE– August 17th

- hmm… looks like she waited until the last minute to do her work