Assignment 1: Student Sites

First things first...you will be creating an online site you will use for the year.  Decide what you want your site and "work" image to look like.  This is where you will post everything from ideas to completed assignments.  I will have access to the site so I can follow your progress, your concepts, work you would like to reconsider, and ultimately this is where I will be able to follow your journey through the AP Studio year.

A few things to consider when creating the design.  Your site is for your use only, but keep in mind, you will be visible not only me, but to NDB and anyone you share the site with.  Keep what you create and what you post professional at all times.

You are welcome to post images you capture other than assignments but please label them with the name and site of the artist.  If you cannot find those, do not post.

Use the following link to start your new site: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g#welcome

Once you have completed your site, email me the link so I can add it to the class blog.

Post sketches, work in progress, concentration concepts, and final images for your portfolio.  With each FINAL image, post the media used, size, title, and a reflection on the piece.  I'll be using your posts to grade, comment on your work and ideas I'd like you to think about so please keep them up to date.

I'm excited!  Welcome to AP Studio 2020-2021!

The MASTERWORK Sketchbook

I know you all have sketchbooks of one kind or another, but this is a different approach geared specifically for the concentration section of your portfolios.  It is a way to really define what your investigation is, how you think about every piece and the direction you're traveling, and how to keep track of what influences you and your work.  

AP Studio Art

 Kuntz

The New Sketchbook

Each AP Studio student will receive a sketchbook. This sketchbook will contain the ongoing
documentation for the investigation component of your AP Portfolio. Your thought process may
include  inspirational artists, drawings, thumbnails, critiques and research, and anything else you
might incorporate in your investigation. There should be room for 15 sections – one for each of
your “investigation” pieces. A suggestion for what each section would hold might include 

but is not limited to the following:

1. Critiques
2. Self Evaluation
3. Color Studies
4. Artists of Inspiration (if applicable)
5. Reference Photos
6. Thumbnails
7. Additional Prep Materials as needed

Sketchbooks are due for critique and grading on the day each investigation piece is complete. 

The sketchbook is worth a total of 15 grades worth 100 points each.

Critiques will be documented and should be kept in the sketchbook.
Critiques will contain the following:

1. Description/what is your investigation?

2. Analysis/content

3. Interpretation/what is your message?

4.Process

5. Next steps

Your portfolio will include 15 “masterworks” - one for each investigation piece. Each of the
masterworks  are expected to show growth and development. Each masterwork should begin
with a series of thumbnails or preparation sketches, vital to creating a successful work of art. 

Sketches should include the following:

1. Composition

 2. Size/scale

3. Color/Black and White/Monochromatic

4. Media/technique