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A.P. Art

In order to maintian eligibility for this cours, you must complete at least 25 sketchbook pages BEFORE the first day of school

Summer Assignments

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Hello, and thank you for your interest in AP Art and Design! Please feel free to navigate around the website for a sneak peek of what to expect in this class. 


The AP art summer assignments will include self-portraits, still lifes, and compositional studies. The goal is to help you build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and sustained investigation. 


Be sure to read about the MATERIALS (yes, click on this word) you'll need for the summer assignment as well as the school year


Choose a topic that will be your inquiry and sustained investigation


Self-portrait: Create a portrait that tells  about you, using any medium except digital or photography

 

Still life: Draw a still life from life, not a photograph 

Compositional studies: Create two or more arrangements that explore perspective, visual hierarchy, and positive and negative space 

Final piece: Create a high-quality piece based on your best concept 

Fabric study: Create a study using fabric 

Shiny or reflective object: Create a zoomed-in image of a shiny or reflective object 

Artist study: Research and create a list of five artists you like, along with copies of their work 



Pick a topic that's personally significant to you

Avoid topics that are too general or cliché

Consider using a non-traditional medium or technique

Demonstrate sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision


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