EXPECTATIONS / SYLLABUS:
Description
This course is for students who are ready for a college-level art experience. The AP Program is sponsored by the College Board, and AP policies are determined by representatives of College Board member institutions throughout the country. The program allows colleges to evaluate and award student's work by granting college-level credit and/or placement. The course can also serve students who would like to prepare for college, art school or a career in art, by helping them bring together a professional portfolio of their work. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Prerequisites
The AP program in Studio Art is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art and involves significant commitment. It is highly recommended that AP Studio Art students have had previous training in Honors Art (Pre-AP) and be a senior.
Class Schedule Time
Purple Day: Per 2 (Class time)
Per 3 (Extra time: prep period)
White Day: Per 2 Office Hours / Extra help
Copyright
Students are not allowed to work from published photographs or other copyrighted work. It is required that students draw form imagination or observation as the reproduction of photographs can be considered a form of plagiarism. Copyright issues are discussed with the students early on—they are made aware of the legal issues involved with working from someone’s published work. As well, there are specific things that the student could only reference through a photograph (such as certain animals). Again, in these instances the students thoroughly understand that the image must become part of their larger individual expression.
Class Fee
AP Exam Cost and Payment Deadlines: The 2023 cost of the AP Exam will be $97 per test (subject to change if the College Board updates the cost of the AP Exams, in which case, the student and parents/guardians will be notified as soon as possible). Payment, in full, is due October 30th, 2022. If you, the student, qualifies for free or reduced lunch, a reduced amount will be due for you. Unlike other AP courses, a portfolio takes the place of the written exam as mentioned in the description. 2022/23 Contract
Grading
Grading will consist of 3 parts:
Portfolio Development and Grading Policy
Assignments have due dates and it is important they are met, as critiques occur on the day projects are due and late work may not be graded. It is important that students have a discussion with the Crowe prior to the due date if the deadline is not going to be met or they will miss a critique.
Pieces are graded on similar scale as the AP evaluation scoring guidelines, as well as, participations in class and peer critiques. Various preparations for projects will necessitate out of class work such as photographing, sketching, designing, experimenting, writing, researching ideas, artists, mediums, historical perspectives and artistic styles. Grades will be given for this out of class work.
Grading of Pieces
Pieces will be graded on the following criteria (Grading Rubric):
Portfolio Overview
There are 2 possible portfolios for students to choose from 2-D Design or 3-D Design - click on either portfolio to learn more, requirements for these are the same.
Each portfolio consists of 2 sections:
1. Sustained Investigation (60% of graded portfolio)
2. Selected Works (40% of graded portfolio)
Inquiry Question
The written statement that guides your sustained investigation.
Practice, Experimentation, and Revision
We will be going over these concepts for every project!
-Practice: the repeated use of materials, processes, and/or ideas
-Experimentation: testing materials, processes, and/or ideas
-Revision: making a purposeful change, correction, or improvement
-Development: the furthering or advancing of an inquiry in a sustained investigation (through in-depth exploration of materials, processes, and ideas)
Big Ideas
Big Idea 1: Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas
Big Idea 2: Make Art and Design
Big Idea 3: Present Art and Design
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Student Expectations
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: [email protected]
Thank you -
Crowe
Description
This course is for students who are ready for a college-level art experience. The AP Program is sponsored by the College Board, and AP policies are determined by representatives of College Board member institutions throughout the country. The program allows colleges to evaluate and award student's work by granting college-level credit and/or placement. The course can also serve students who would like to prepare for college, art school or a career in art, by helping them bring together a professional portfolio of their work. AP Studio Art is not based on a written examination; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year.
Prerequisites
The AP program in Studio Art is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art and involves significant commitment. It is highly recommended that AP Studio Art students have had previous training in Honors Art (Pre-AP) and be a senior.
Class Schedule Time
Purple Day: Per 2 (Class time)
Per 3 (Extra time: prep period)
White Day: Per 2 Office Hours / Extra help
Copyright
Students are not allowed to work from published photographs or other copyrighted work. It is required that students draw form imagination or observation as the reproduction of photographs can be considered a form of plagiarism. Copyright issues are discussed with the students early on—they are made aware of the legal issues involved with working from someone’s published work. As well, there are specific things that the student could only reference through a photograph (such as certain animals). Again, in these instances the students thoroughly understand that the image must become part of their larger individual expression.
Class Fee
AP Exam Cost and Payment Deadlines: The 2023 cost of the AP Exam will be $97 per test (subject to change if the College Board updates the cost of the AP Exams, in which case, the student and parents/guardians will be notified as soon as possible). Payment, in full, is due October 30th, 2022. If you, the student, qualifies for free or reduced lunch, a reduced amount will be due for you. Unlike other AP courses, a portfolio takes the place of the written exam as mentioned in the description. 2022/23 Contract
Grading
Grading will consist of 3 parts:
- Creation & Sketchbook (In class work, process sketchbook, and Sustained Investigation pieces completed for the portfolio/sketchbook) Creation 30 % + Sketchbook/Classwork 40% = 70% of total grade
- Studio Professionalism (Engagement: On task, phone use, behavior, attendance) = 15% of total grade
- Reflective Practice (Written work, reflections, critiques - oral & written) = 15% of total grade
Portfolio Development and Grading Policy
Assignments have due dates and it is important they are met, as critiques occur on the day projects are due and late work may not be graded. It is important that students have a discussion with the Crowe prior to the due date if the deadline is not going to be met or they will miss a critique.
Pieces are graded on similar scale as the AP evaluation scoring guidelines, as well as, participations in class and peer critiques. Various preparations for projects will necessitate out of class work such as photographing, sketching, designing, experimenting, writing, researching ideas, artists, mediums, historical perspectives and artistic styles. Grades will be given for this out of class work.
Grading of Pieces
Pieces will be graded on the following criteria (Grading Rubric):
- Concept (Originality of idea and appropriation of references. Scores are reduced for trite and unoriginal references)
- Composition (Confident and Evocative that Engages the Viewer. Original point-of-view, depth, and rule-of-thirds)
- Craftsmanship of Technique/Medium (Light & Shadow, layering, mark making, etc.)
- Evidence of Process (Demonstration of planning. This includes, but not limited to thumbnails and experimentations)
- Inquiry (Explanation of why the piece was created. What visual concepts were demonstrated?)
Portfolio Overview
There are 2 possible portfolios for students to choose from 2-D Design or 3-D Design - click on either portfolio to learn more, requirements for these are the same.
Each portfolio consists of 2 sections:
1. Sustained Investigation (60% of graded portfolio)
2. Selected Works (40% of graded portfolio)
Inquiry Question
The written statement that guides your sustained investigation.
Practice, Experimentation, and Revision
We will be going over these concepts for every project!
-Practice: the repeated use of materials, processes, and/or ideas
-Experimentation: testing materials, processes, and/or ideas
-Revision: making a purposeful change, correction, or improvement
-Development: the furthering or advancing of an inquiry in a sustained investigation (through in-depth exploration of materials, processes, and ideas)
Big Ideas
Big Idea 1: Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas
Big Idea 2: Make Art and Design
Big Idea 3: Present Art and Design
Academic Integrity
If a student is suspected of turning in work that is not their own, it will be reviewed by the administration and be scored as a “0” until the issue is investigated.
Student Expectations
- Students are expected to come to class on time and prepared with the appropriate supplies.
- Use materials in class appropriately, and proper cleanup is a MUST.
- Be responsible for all missed class time.
- Must be able to work independently and keep up with class work.
- Use your time wisely... you will be busy! Expect to work 2-3 hours out of class each week. This would be on top of regular class time. For example, class time each week is around 3 hours.
- All students are expected to submit a portfolio at the end of the year. Please see me with questions about this.
- Cell phones will not be used unless for academic reasons, such as, taking images of your work, finding references, or teacher permission to listen to music. It is crucial for you to make use of all time you have in the art studio.
Google Form Verification
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Thank you for the time to read this. There is a lot of information and may take some time to wrap your head around this. Please select this LINK TO GOOGLE FORM and fill out the form letting me know you have read this document. This isn’t to confirm you agree with everything, only that you are aware of how to access this information.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Email is the easiest way to get in contact with me at: [email protected]
Thank you -
Crowe