Ap studio art 2-d & drawing design summer assignment info. 2010
Download as DOC, PDF5 likes4,624 views
The document provides summer assignment instructions for an AP Studio Art class, including requirements to complete three developed drawings based on provided prompts, develop three concentration ideas with 45 thumbnail sketches and explanations for each, fill 10 or more sketchbook pages with creative works, research three contemporary artists, and review a gallery or art exhibition. Students are expected to show observational drawing skills, thoughtful compositions, and time spent developing ideas. The assignments aim to help students prepare their portfolios for the AP exam in the fall semester.
Ap studio art 2-d & drawing design summer assignment info. 2010
- 1. AP Studio Name___________________________ Art: 2-D Design/Drawing Portfolio Period_____ Summer Assignments 3 Developed Drawings Select any 3 of the following: _____ 1. In a drawing, select a simple tool or utensil and repeat it multiple times and in multiple ways to create a well developed composition. _____ 2. Draw a household appliance or piece of equipment from an unusual angle. _____ 3. Draw a corner of the bathroom using the reflection of a mirror in your work. _____ 4. Create a composition combining collage and drawing/painting. Use a loose underlying grid for structure . _____ 5. Do a contour drawing of multiple images which transitions from fluid lines into a fully rendered value drawing. _____ 6. Draw your hand(s) arranged in a variety of poses where the units work together with the negative space to create an interesting composition. _____ 7. Draw a detailed pile of clothing, addressing different textures, shape, patterns and values. _____ 8. Create a detailed self-portrait out of cut paper. Use multiple paper values or colors to illustrate details, features and surface variations. _____ 9. Create a combination still life and self portrait drawing using a reflective object to capture your image. _____ 10. Do a “zoom” in drawing of something with many interesting and intricate parts. Requirements: • Utilize and fill up the space within all drawings. • All drawings should be observational and from life. • Drawings should be well developed, show quality compositional analysis and reflect thought and time involvement. • All 3 drawings are due the second class period of the fall semester and count as your 1st 5 grades. • Minimum size requirements: 1 drawing must be on 12”x18” paper with a 1½” border. 2 drawings must be on 9”x12” paper with a 1½” border.
- 2. AP Studio Name___________________________ Art: 2-D Design/Drawing Portfolio Period_____ Summer Assignments Concentration Ideas/Thumbnail Sketches Requirements: • 3 or more concentration ideas • 45 minimum thumbnail sketches and 45 written explanations • Use the attached concentration idea sheets or include in your sketchbook following the format presented on the concentration idea sheets • Be as descriptive as possible – visually and verbally • Review College Board information on developing concentration ideas Sketchbook/Journal Pages Requirements: • 10 or more pages • Fill up and develop each page in any manner you would like • Cut, tear, paste, write, draw, paint, weave, collage, use multiple media Record, anything to create interesting ideas on each page Contemporary Artist Research Requirements: • Explore the work of 3 or more contemporary artists • Address 3 areas about the artist and their work: 1. Give some background information on the artist 2. Describe the artists’ work 3. React to the artists’ work • Include printed images/text as well as your own descriptive drawings/writing of the artist’s work • Use as many pages as needed in your sketchbook on each artist Gallery or Art Exhibition Review Requirements: • Explore one or more galleries/exhibitions and share your thoughts • Address these areas: 1. Name, title, location, general information 2. Describe, react & share your overall experience; reflect on the overall body of work shown 3. Discuss 3 or more specific pieces that affected you both positively or negatively • Include printed images/text as well as your own descriptive drawings/writing of the gallery/exhibition • Use as many pages as needed in your sketchbook
- 3. AP Studio Name___________________________ Art:2D Design/Drawing Portfolio Period_____ Summer Assignments Checklist 1. _____ Developed Drawings - 3 or more 2. _____ Concentration Ideas - 3 or more 3. _____ Thumbnail Sketches - 45 minimum (15 per concentration idea) 4. _____ Written explanations of thumbnail sketches – 45 minimum (1 for each thumbnail sketch) 5. _____ Sketchbook/Journal Pages -10 or more 6. _____ Contemporary Artist Research – 3 or more 7. _____ Gallery or Art Exhibition Review – 1 or more AP Studio Name___________________________ Art: 2-D Design/Drawing Portfolio Period_____ Summer Assignments Checklist 1. _____ Developed Drawings - 3 or more 2. _____ Concentration Ideas - 3 or more 3. _____ Thumbnail Sketches - 45 minimum (15 per concentration idea) 4. _____ Written explanations of thumbnail sketches – 45 minimum (1 for each thumbnail sketch) 5. _____ Sketchbook/Journal Pages -10 or more 6. _____ Contemporary Artist Research – 3 or more 7. _____ Gallery or Art Exhibition Review – 1 or more
- 4. AP Studio Art: Name___________________________ Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Portfolio Period_____ Concentration Idea Sheet Idea: ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Possibilities for development (thumbnail sketch descriptions): 1. ____________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________________ 7. ____________________________________________________ 8. ____________________________________________________ 9. ____________________________________________________ 10. ____________________________________________________ 11. ____________________________________________________ 12. ____________________________________________________ 13. ____________________________________________________ 14. ____________________________________________________ 15. ____________________________________________________
- 5. AP Studio Art: Name___________________________ Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Portfolio Period_____ Concentration/Thumbnail Sketch Idea Sheet Idea: ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.