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AP Studio ArtRichmond Senior High School

Andrea McIver 1

Benefits of AP

● Set students apart in the college admission process.

● The financial benefits.

● More likely to complete a college degree on time.

● Gets students college ready.

●Scholarship Opportunities.

College Credits

Appalachian State

East Carolina University

Duke

NC State

University of North Carolina-

Greensboro

University of North Carolina -

Asheville

University of North Carolina -

Charlotte

University of North Carolina -

Wilmington

University of North Carolina -

Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina -

Pembroke

Wake Tech

What is AP?

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) enables willing and

academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies — with the opportunity to

earn college credit, advanced placement or both — while still in high school. AP Exams

are given each year in May.

● AP courses are for any student who is academically prepared and motivated to take on

college-level courses.

● Many schools use GPA weighting to acknowledge the additional effort required by AP.

In addition, a decision to take an AP course shows admission officers a willingness to

take on the academic challenge of college-level course work and expectations.

● It’s no secret that AP courses are challenging, but the support students receive from

their classmates and teachers can help ease their worries. You don’t need to score a

5. Many colleges grant credit — and placement as well — based on a 3 or better on an

AP Exam. A score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam can typically earn students college

credit and/or placement into advanced courses in college.

AP Studio Art

Course Description

● The AP Studio Art course is offered as a chance for the visually gifted to excel and receive recognition on a national scale. This course has a variety of enriching possibilities to offer to different students. The students will be creating a college art portfolio that will potentially enable them to receive college credit.

● It is designed for serious students who are interested in a practical experience of art.

● It is important to note that AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation and review at the end of the school year.

Requirements

for AP Students?

● Desire to pursue college level

studies

● Motivation and commitment

● Foundation (past art courses)

● Time management

● Problem solving skills

AP Studio Art Portfolio

The AP Program offers three portfolios (students will choose only one):

● Drawing (Focuses on: Line Quality, Light and Shade, Rendering of Form, Composition, Surface Manipulation, The Illusion of Depth, Mark Making).

● 2-D Design (Focuses on: The Principles of Design and Figure/Ground Relationship)

● 3-D Design (Focuses on: The Principles of Design and Occupied/Unoccupied Space)

The AP Art Portfolio

● SECTION 1: Breadth: 12 pieces of art showing the students ability to work in a variety of media. (Materials)

● SECTION 2: Concentration: 12 pieces of art investigating a concept.

● SECTION 3: Quality: Students will select their five best pieces from the other two sections to demonstrate their best quality work.

This table summarizes the section

requirements for each of the three portfolios.

Drawing: Breadth Examples

Score 5

Drawing: Quality Examples

Score 6

2D Design: Breadth Examples

S

C

O

R

E

5

2D Design: Quality Examples

Score 5

Breadth Examples for

3D Design Score 6

3D Design Concentration

Examples

Quality Examples for 3D Design

Score 5

Class Grades

● Students work will be assessed

using rubrics, provided for each

project and their ability to progress

artistically throughout our time

together.

*There will be a teacher-made final at

the end of each semester.

● AP Central is assessing student’s

actual portfolio and will be given a

score between 1 and 6. These

scores will be released in mid-July.

*Access this link for scoring

guidelines.

Support

● Help students create 3-6 hours a week

to work on their artwork at home. They

cannot be successful by only working

during class time.

● Ask them about their work and have

them explain their investigation and

technique.

● Help students acquire art supplies!

● Mark your calendars:

● Portfolios are due to be completed by

the end of April.

● Students will submit their portfolios

during a scheduled time in the first

week of May.

Contact

● Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have and questions or comments.

andreahaselhoff@Richmond.k12.nc.us

● You may also access my website for other

important AP information as needed.

Website link: http://misshaselhoff.wixsite.com/raiderarts