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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
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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.
● You may also access my website for other
important AP information as needed.
Website link: http://misshaselhoff.wixsite.com/raiderarts