Important Information
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
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
Tips for AP art summer assignments
Examples of AP Art summer assingments