1. AP Drawing: AP 2-D Design: AP 3-D Design: $65 Lab Fee This course is designed for highly motivated, advanced art students who have demonstrated a serious interest in the study of art. Ideally suited for students who work well independently, the course will focus on the preparation of a portfolio of artworks that exhibit quality, concentration in an area of visual interest or problem solving, and breadth of experience in the formal, technical, and expressive means of an artist. The portfolio addresses a broad interpretation of formal issues. Students will prepare and submit portfolios based on objectives that reflect the format and requirements established by the College Board for Advanced Placement Studio Art. Advanced Placement college credit and/or placement may be awarded if a qualifying exam score is achieved. All students enrolled are required to take the Advanced Placement Art: Studio Art Drawing, 2-D Design or 3-D Design Exam. Website: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com AP Art Scores: 6= Excellent 5= Strong 4= Good 3= Moderate (Passing Score) 2= Weak (Failing Score) 1= Poor (Failing Score)

3. AP Drawing Concentration Score: 6

4. 2-D Design Concentration Score: 6

5. 3-D Design Concentration Score: 6

6. 3-D Design Concentration Score: 6

7. AP Studio Art Concentration Preparation A concentration is an investigation of a specific visual idea. It is a series of works connected both visually and conceptually that reflects your growth and discovery. It is important for you to decide your concentration within the first two weeks of school so that you have enough time to create quality art works to fulfill your AP portfolio exam. Further, your art works should show strength in its focus and direction . To that end, choose a concentration that reflects your passion for something—be it, literature, music, social issues, political, personal or religious. It can reflect, humor, irony, sarcasm, sweetness or any emotion you want. Please start your investigation by researching THREE artists, from three different centuies who explore ideas that interest to you. One should be a living, contemporary artist. Use the following link for your research:http://smarthistory.org/ State the medium in which they worked and state why these artists caught your eye.  . Artists: (medium ) (why I am interested in him/her). 1. 2. 3. Research and print three good examples from a series of work they have completed. Here is an example: ( cut out examples and glue in a sketchbook book)Kehinde Wiley (painter) AP Drawing and 2-D Design Summer Assignment

9. Please brainstorm ideas by thinking of some big ideas. For example: Identity Power Nature and Culture Heroes Spirituality Relationships Poverty Materialism Beauty Stereotypes Aging Idealism Conflict Celebration Social Order Etc.

11. Materials: Think about which medium would best portray your idea. Which media are best suited to express your theme/ big idea? Develop a series of 6 well thought out and complete drawings in this sketchbook. Your drawings should investigate one big idea and should consider and demonstrate the 4 C’s: Content, Composition, Color and Contrast. Focus on specific symbols or imagery that explore your idea. It is important that you show growth and progression with each drawing. Create one drawing per page. Because this summer work is very intensive and will impact your work for the entire school year, it is worth 400 points and will be designated the very first grade of your school year in AP Studio Art. Please understand that the more time you dedicate to this summer research work, the easier your life will be next year. Remember, choose a big idea that you are passionate about! You will dedicate yourself to this idea for an entire year! The completed research pages plus the six well developed drawings need to be completed to earn the 400 points. Good Luck! Work Hard! Work Smart! Work like a true artist!!! I look forward to working with you, supporting you in your art, and encouraging you in “ thinking outside the box”! See you in September! Sincerely, Ms. Justyne Fischer