AP Summer Homework for AP Studio Art 2-D Design
(There are three projects.)
Objectives:
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First day of class checklist:
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Project One: Keep a Visual Journal
120 points due the first day of class.
120 points due the first day of class.
Steps
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What is a visual journal and why make one?
A visual journal is a way to record your thoughts and experiences using words, drawings, photographs and objects. Check out samples of visual journals by these student artists: Your art will be more meaningful if it connects to you and your experiences. Your visual journal is a powerful way to make these connections (and remember them).
This example is collage and paint. It explores the way media portrays women. |
Project Two and Three: Two finished works of art based on journal entries.
100 points each, due the first day of class.
100 points each, due the first day of class.
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Here are examples of artworks by AP students from previous years. These are all detail shots.
Notice that each of these artworks explores events, emotions or ideas that are important to the student artist. Each looks like it tells a story.
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Things you will need:
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What to do if you do not have one or more needed items:
Art Supplies: If you have no supplies at all, you may pick up a few pieces of drawing paper and a pencil from Ms. Baddley in room F115 in May. Low cost options: Collage with recycled magazines and a glue stick. If you are planning to submit photographs or digital images for your portrait projects, and you do not have a printer, bring your digital files and be prepared to print the first day of class. |
Frequently asked questions:
"What if I end up spending five hours on a journal entry in my sketch book, can I use this as one of my finished artworks?"
It's fine to have finished artworks in your sketchbook, it happens often. If you do this, just do one more short journal entry later on, so that you end up with eight entries in addition to your finished piece.
"Can I do a blog for my visual journal entries?"
If you are working strictly with photography, then yes. Upload photographs and add text explaining the photographs to your blog. Email a link to your blog to [email protected]
"What if I end up spending five hours on a journal entry in my sketch book, can I use this as one of my finished artworks?"
It's fine to have finished artworks in your sketchbook, it happens often. If you do this, just do one more short journal entry later on, so that you end up with eight entries in addition to your finished piece.
"Can I do a blog for my visual journal entries?"
If you are working strictly with photography, then yes. Upload photographs and add text explaining the photographs to your blog. Email a link to your blog to [email protected]