Through studio practice, application of design concepts and informed decision making students will assemble a body of artwork that demonstrates a high level of quality and growth over time.  Students entering this class should show high levels of self-motivation.  AP studio art is an excellent chance to build a portfolio for college or scholarship opportunities as well as potentially earn college credit.  So, jump in… work hard and enjoy the process.

Students will:
Maintain a strong work ethic for the duration of the school year.
Work through and solve visual problems effectively.
Refine the ability to draw/render/record/sculpt what you see.
Demonstrate willingness to learn and expand.
Understand how art elements and design principles communicate content.
Increase awareness of the creative process.
Increase knowledge of art tools and materials.
Develop mastery in concept, composition and execution.
Pursue the art making process with a passion—be fearless.
Show respect for the materials and space through clean up.

Portfolio requirements:
Students will address three components in their portfolios: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth as they increase their knowledge of artists, art movements and art history associated with their artistic inquiries.
Drawing and 2-D students will produce a minimum of 24 works for inclusion in their portfolio (12 each of breath and concentration), and 3-D students will complete 20 works (8 breath and 12 concentration) that satisfy the requirements of the Quality (5 that overlap with the breath and concentration), Concentration, and Breadth sections of the AP submissions.   Work may be included from previous years but the majority of the portfolio should be new work.  All 3 sections of the portfolio are scored separately yet given equal weight.