DO THIS FIRST!!!

Reading about elements and principles

READINGS: They will be about the elements and principles of art.(Seethe attachments) You are to read all pages(they’re short!) so that you learn to pay special attention to the elements and principles. The entire portfolio is based on how you competently use the elements and principles so it is important that you understand them.

ASSIGNMENTS: After the readings you will see an Activities List. You are to choose from the lists to complete an assignment-that makes a total of 7- that are due when you come back to school. They can be completed in a sketchbook or on other paper, canvas etc. Some may be sketchy or simple, but 3 or 4 should be fully developed using your best skills as an artist. NOTE: The projects you create for each section may be substituted with your own idea (artwork or photograph) where appropriate.You may be as creative as possible on these pages.

Think about the ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES IN ALL ASSIGNMENTS FROM NOW ON!

I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR SUMMER WORK-

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING IT!

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AP Summer Assignments 2018 for AP STUDIO ART

The assignments are expected to be completed during your time off this summer.

THIS WORK WILL BE DUE YOUR FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL

This work will constitute a significant portion of your first semester grade. There will be NO acceptable excuse for failing to complete this work.

NOTE: the projects you create may be substituted where appropriate.

Why the work?

  1. Time !if you were to never work outside of class you would have to produce one work every 5 school days to just make the bare minimum for the portfolio. That is just not enough time. Working over the summer will give you the time you need to create the high quality of work AP requires.
  1. Artist are artistseveryday. Art is a great habit. Starting over the summer will get your "outside the box, creative, unique, artsy thoughts" going strong.
  1. There is no "think time" in class. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT! Your class time will be the only time where you can get my feedback-YOU MUST ALWAYS USE THE CLASS TIME FOR MAKING WORK! Over the summer you will develop a plethora of ideas to help you through "art block" later!
  1. Ok, there are a million more reasons, but lastly-I want you all to get used to working as artists. You will be each others honest critics, idea inspirer-ers, and fellow teachers. Any time you want to work together that is great. Please note collaborative artworks are not eligible for the portfolio.
  1. During the school year You will be choosing the type of portfolio you want to create-one that focuses on drawing/painting, OR one that focuses on two dimensional work, or one that is 3 dimensional. You do not have to make your choice yet.