AP Studio Art

Overview, Expectations and Best Practices

Mira Costa High School, 2016-2017

All artwork in this presentation was created by AP Art students at Mira Costa!

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an AP class gives collegelevel rigor. Thats great

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APPROPRIATE challenges.
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What AP class should I take?

an AP class in a subject that interests
youin something you may want to pursue.

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sensible in balancing rigorous coursework

with co-curricular activities and other

demands on your time.

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academics, activities, and LIFE?
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you make your course selections

for enrollment, complete a Time
Management Activity Grid.
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Guidance > Student Resources

AP STUDIO ART:
Course Overview
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This Advanced Placement program in studio art is intended for

highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the
study of two dimensional art or sculpture.
Students create and submit a portfolio for possible college
credit. The AP Studio Art portfolio is a performance-based
exam.
The College Board offers three AP portfolio options: Two
Dimensional Design, Drawing, or Three Dimensional Design.
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Students select ONE subject to focus on for the entire year.

The portfolio is viewed as the culminating experience in a

student's secondary visual art training.

AP STUDIO ART:
Pre-Requisites
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REQUIRED
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Portfolio Review
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an appointment with Ms. Martin BEFORE you register for

classes to review your art portfolio.

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a variety of work 7-10 finished pieces and your sketchbook

Prior Art Training (@ Costa, outside classes, or self taught)

RECOMMENDED
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Art 1, Art 2

Outside art classes (Otis, Ryman, summer programs, etc.)

AP STUDIO ART:
Lets Be Real: Workload
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Here is what you can expect the workload of

AP STUDIO ART to be, BEYOND THAT of the CP
course curriculum:
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projects (4-5 finished pieces

addressing prompts and sketchbook work)

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of 4 hours weekly outside of class time

to complete artwork

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and Critiques completed EVERY WEEK

AP STUDIO ART:
Grade Composition and Weighting
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Grade composition and weighting

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Projects (Artwork)

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Participation (Being prepared for critiques,

completing work on time, using class time
effectively, participating in art shows)

Key grading policies

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work will receive reduced credit

AP STUDIO ART:
Best Practices for Success
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Be prepared you should already have a firm grasp of

your art foundation skills before taking AP Studio Art

Dedicate time to the class

Participate in group shows

Take on a leadership role

AP STUDIO ART: The Student Experience

Quotes from Current Students
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Its a manageable class, but you have to love to do art!

AP Art isnt meant to be an easy A class, you have to put
in the effort and be passionate about your work.
You have to make a lot of projects in very little time. If
you slack off you will be behind.
Dont underestimate this class! Its fast paced.
Start your summer work ASAP!
This class may be the only artistically free course youll
take at Costa, so take advantage of this.

AP STUDIO ART:
Additional Information
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Class website MchsAPArt.weebly.com

Email KMartin@mbusd.org or see Ms. Martin in room 62 to

schedule your portfolio review.

Artwork Credits
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Skye Norton

Brenda Quintero

Hana Rothner

Lindsay Thomasson

Ali Wu

Julia McNeil

Haley Wetmore

Pat Komick

Matt Padilla

Oia Walker Van-Aalst

Shelley Anthopoulos 15

Kohei New 15

Carina Chong 14

Chad Sumen 14

Sarah Dipprey 14

Alex Dushenko 14