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6. Write five sentences that tell the truth about your connection to
your work. If you are stuck, start by filling in the blanks below.
When I work with__________ I am reminded that___________.
I begin a piece by______________.
I know a piece is done when__________________.
When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of
_____________.
Think about how you would describe your work to someone who didn't
know you, what other people have said about your work, what you are
aiming to achieve in your paintings, your outlook on life. Ask a friend
for comments on what you've written (but pick someone you know will
give you an honest answer, this is no time for "that's lovely"
comments). Write your artist's statement in first person ("I work ..."),
not third person ("Mary works ...").
Can an Artist's Statement Change? Certainly, because you and
your work will change.
PART III:
Developing your Concentration Ideas (50 points):
Once the concept of a Concentration is presented and understood, the student needs
to develop his or her own ideas. This is the moment every visual art student has
been waiting for. Students continually ask, "When can we do what we want to do?"
In nine out of ten cases, however, students have no idea of what to do -- especially in
terms of an in-depth exploration of a particular concern in the visual arts. In many
instances, developing a visual language that carries through a series of related
works is the most problematic aspect of the entire AP portfolio.
To ease into finding ideas for the Concentration, the student first needs to inventory
his or her personal likes and dislikes... The student needs to explain how other
influences are brought into, or become part of, the idea he or she wishes to pursue,
and to explain why this idea can serve as the basis of an in-depth exploration. All AP
participants need to realize that a Concentration is not just a series of drawings of
cats, cars, horses, emotions, and so on, appropriated from magazine images that
appeal to them. Nor is the Concentration found one week prior to the submission of
a portfolio by searching for commonalities in a group of divergent works. The
individual must come to "own" her or his imagery, whether objective or
nonobjective, based on personal contact, history, manipulation, observation,
research, or a combination of these. By feeling deeply comfortable or involved with
a Concentration, the AP student can continue to explore various approaches to the
concept being developed.
A specific series of thoughts/ideas can lead into a specific series of images. Further
investigation or articulation needs to take place to help identify materials,
techniques, artists, and styles that are of interest to the student. By delving into the
mechanics of making visual images, the student will begin to identify, articulate, and
develop an aesthetic. Finally, as the series evolves, the student's personal markmaking approaches and compositional preferences develop.
Directions:
Complete the following question: What 3 artists appeal to you the most, include
their style and periods of art:
1.
2.
3.
Next: Complete the following questions for each of your top 3 artists:
#1 Artist ______________________________
Period/Time _________________________
I. List and describe in detail the similarities of the subject matter.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
II. List and describe in detail the techniques used by the artist(s).
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
III. List various interpretations of the concept to be found in these artworks.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
#2 Artist ______________________________
Period/Time _________________________
I. List and describe in detail the similarities of the subject matter.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
II. List and describe in detail the techniques used by the artist(s).
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
III. List various interpretations of the concept to be found in these artworks.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
#3 Artist ______________________________
Period/Time _________________________
I. List and describe in detail the similarities of the subject matter.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. ____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
II. List and describe in detail the techniques used by the artist(s).
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
III. List various interpretations of the concept to be found in these artworks.
A. _____________________________________________________________________
B. _____________________________________________________________________
C. _____________________________________________________________________
D. _____________________________________________________________________
E. _____________________________________________________________________
Begin to get organized:
List and write a description using the elements of art and principles of design of
your six concentration ideas below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Next you will pick your top 3 different/separate concentration ideas and list with a
title below and sketch 4 sketches for each of your top 3 ideas. For each of your top 3
titled concentration idea answer the following questions for each 3 concentration
ideas:
Title _________________________________of #1 top concentration pick with 4 sketches
Technical considerations:
1. Influential artist, period, or style _____________________________________
2. Techniques/materials to be used _____________________________________
3. Themes to use for your idea _________________________________________
4. Paper(s) and size(s), canvas, etc _________________________________________
Title________________________________ of #2 top concentrations pick with 4 sketches
Technical considerations:
1. Influential artist, period, or style _____________________________________
2. Techniques/materials to be used _____________________________________
3. Themes to use for your idea _________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________