AP STUDIO ART:
AP 2D Design & AP Drawing
Course Syllabus
AP 2D Design and AP Drawing are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. The portfolio must reflect the student’s ability to utilize the elements of art and principles of design, use a variety of media, and demonstrate a sophisticated level of creativity. Students will independently investigate an area of concentration in their artwork which will be composed of research, exploration, practice and development of an idea. Students will not only create the required work, but they must also strive to make their art as interesting, creative and unique as possible. Although creative expression and experimentation are important aspects of what is accomplished in this course, the quality of each work should be as high as possible.
COURSEWORK & PORTFOLIO
All students must complete a portfolio of 15 or more artworks to be submitted to the teacher. In addition, students may submit this portfolio to the College Board in May. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is considered “passing” and the student will gain college credit in Visual Art or Humanities at many colleges and universities. See the AP Central website for more information: http://www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
The work required in the portfolio will fall into these two categories:
1 – Selected Works: consisting of 5 original artworks (can be from the Concentration section)
Five physical works or high-quality printed reproductions of physical works that each demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas using 2-D art and design skills
2 – Sustained Investigation: focusing on an in-depth exploration of a particular idea or way of working - 15 works - fine art or digital art or digital photographs.
15 digital images of works of art and process documentation that demonstrate sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision
COURSEWORK & PORTFOLIO
All students must complete a portfolio of 15 or more artworks to be submitted to the teacher. In addition, students may submit this portfolio to the College Board in May. A score of 3, 4, or 5 is considered “passing” and the student will gain college credit in Visual Art or Humanities at many colleges and universities. See the AP Central website for more information: http://www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
The work required in the portfolio will fall into these two categories:
1 – Selected Works: consisting of 5 original artworks (can be from the Concentration section)
Five physical works or high-quality printed reproductions of physical works that each demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas using 2-D art and design skills
2 – Sustained Investigation: focusing on an in-depth exploration of a particular idea or way of working - 15 works - fine art or digital art or digital photographs.
15 digital images of works of art and process documentation that demonstrate sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision
Artworks developed for the Selected Works section of the portfolio will include the student ‘s best works demonstrating sophisticated technique, mastery in concept, composition, and execution of Drawing.
Foundation work is developed through the exploration and investigation of media, technique, and ideation. Students will again demonstrate quality by developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of Drawing artworks. This can be demonstrated through a variety of Drawing approaches and use of several media. The work submitted should demonstrate understanding of fundamental drawing concepts, including drawing from observation, work with invented or nonobjective forms, effective use of light and shade, line quality, surface manipulation, composition, various spatial systems, and expressive mark-making. The best demonstrations of breadth clearly show experimentation and a range of conceptual approaches to the work.
Students will investigate an area of Sustained Investigation in their artwork. This will be composed of a body of 15 works based on an underlying visual idea in Drawing that grows out of a coherent plan of research, exploration, practice, and development. Students will participate in brainstorming several concentration topics. Then they will research these topics through an investigation of art history, media exploration, sketching, peer discussions, and teacher meetings. Once a topic is decided upon, the student will write a discussion of their chosen topic and continue an in-depth exploration of this specific topic. Students will write several reflections and evaluations discussing what they wished to achieve with their concentration and how it changed and evolved over the course of their personal artistic journey.
Class Policies and Expectations:
CLASS CONDUCT
1. Be on time: This means being seated with your supplies when the first bell rings. Because the majority of the work for this course will be done during class, you need to be on time and prepared to work. Students are expected to remain seated and working until dismissed.
2. Be Prepared: Be attentive and engaged in class. Be mentally prepared and alert.
3. Exercise Respect & Safety in the Classroom: This means respect of other students and their artwork, teachers, and the equipment/classroom. We share a studio space with other teachers and students and should be considerate of the materials, time, and space that we all use. Any behavior that disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated. Consequences for lack of respect/being disruptive will be detention, additional assignments, lowering of studio performance grade or a referral. In addition, if you damage, lose or misuse any supplies or equipment you may be fined for the replacement or repair cost.
4. Responsibility: You are responsible for your growth as an artist. Use your studio time to explore, learn, be inspired, awaken your curiosity, and enjoy yourself!
COVID Class Procedures:
DISTANCE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The Torrey Pines High School Academic Honesty Policy will be strictly enforced. All work must be your own: this includes the ideas/concepts as well as the actual production of the artwork. Artists are influenced by other artists and the world around them. If you use materials or ideas that are not your own, you must properly cite these sources (bibliography). If caught cheating -- using or "borrowing" someone else's work or imagery (whether it is another student's work or something from the web) -- you will receive a "0" on that assignment in addition to disciplinary action. (referral to assistant principal)
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones are to remain silent/off during class. If a cell phone is seen or heard you will be given one warning. On the second offense, the phone will be confiscated until the end of the period. On the third offense the phone will be given to your assistant principal for disciplinary action. Cell phones may be used in class during INDIVIDUAL WORK TIME ONLY. They must be turned off and put away during instruction, class critiques, and group work. You may bring these devices to class AT YOUR OWN RISK. The teacher and school are not responsible for the safety of these devices. Cell phones may be used for listening to music during individual work time only.
Playing video games, using game apps, or watching films and/or TV programs is strictly prohibited during class.
CHROMEBOOK & Personal Computer POLICY
Chromebooks may be used in class to access class assignments, handouts, and to research for projects when directed by the teacher.
Chromebooks and personal computers may be used to create digital artwork and/or photos.
Chromebooks and personal devices must be put away during class instruction unless directed otherwise.
Chromebooks must be put away in your bag when working on studio artworks.
Chromebooks and personal devices must be put away when directed by the teacher.
INTERNET USE POLICY
The internet may be used to research for class projects and to find resource images for class projects on approved class sites. The internet may not be used for any other reason during class. Students may not watch videos, youtube, films, TV programs or browse topics outside of the course curriculum. Students using the internet off topic and off task will first be given a warning. All other violations of the class internet policy will result in one or more of the following consequences at the teacher's discretion: detention, a zero on the current class project, referral to the assistant principal, computer privileges forfeited for the class period, or computer privileges forfeited for an extended period of time if the behavior persists.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY
You are expected to be on time and ready to work when the bell rings. A tardy means arriving late to class, as well as wasting studio time at the beginning of the period. Detention will be assigned upon the 5th tardy.
The majority of this class and the assignments will be completed in class. Therefore, it is important for you to be in class. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to take care of missed assignments, notes, and studio time. Check the website and a friend for assignments. You may need to come in after school or at lunch to make-up missed studio time. Unexcused absences may have a negative effect on your studio performance grade.
GRADING
Evaluation of student work is based on the following criteria:
Grading will comprise of approximately the following:
1 - Studio Performance – 10 %
2 - Sketchbook: Use of sketchbook as a forum for sketching/planning ideas, visual research, sketching, journaling of ideas, sketching – 20%
3 – Artwork/Portfolio: This class is about creating a body of work that is college-level. You will be graded on your artistic process, use of materials, execution, craftsmanship, creativity and artistic "voice" -- 50%
4 – Formal Assessment: Critiques, self-reflections and evaluations, written assignments – 20 %
REASSESSMENT:
Making art is an ongoing process involving experimentation, problem-solving and decision-making. Therefore, an assignment may be reassessed after critique, grading, meeting with the teacher, and further development of the artwork.
Grading of art will be based solely on the student and their individual performance. Students will not be compared to one another, but rather graded on their own desire to challenge themselves.
“A” work is outstanding and exceeds expectations. It demonstrates divergent/creative thought, excellent technique, is insightful, and communicates a strong, individual student voice.
“B” work is good. It demonstrates potential in technique and creativity.
“C” work meets and fulfills requirements.
“D” work may not meet requirements and lacks effort.
“F” work does not meet requirements.
This class is about creating a body of work that is college-level. You will be graded on your artistic process, use of materials, craftsmanship, creativity and artistic "voice".
LATE WORK
Turn your assignments in on time. I will accept late work, but will lower it one full letter grade for each class meeting it is late. This means if the artwork is of “A” quality, but turned in one class meeting late, it will receive a grade of “B”. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make-up your work. If you are absent the day an assignment is due, you must submit the assignment the day you return. Unexcused absences will automatically receive the late penalty. If an assignment is assigned weeks in advance, such as the artist project and museum/gallery visit, they are due on the due date regardless of attendance.
Critique:
This course includes whole class critiques, small student critiques, and individual student critiques and instructional conversations with the teacher, enabling students to learn to analyze their own artworks and the artwork of their peers. Critiques will be held throughout the art-making process. Students will participate by presenting and explaining their work and offering constructive feedback to their peers using the vocabulary of visual art (the elements of art and principles of design) including analysis in composition, technique/execution, concept, and creativity/artistic voice.
Artistic Integrity and Copyright:
All artwork created must be original and created by the student. The course teaches students to understand artistic integrity as well as what constitutes plagiarism. Students may not work from published materials, either from photographs or other artistic works in the form of drawings, paintings, or digital works except as a reference. When using a reference, student must move beyond duplication. Their work must be significantly altered in the service of the individual student’s own artistic voice and expression. Misuse of copyrighted materials is plagiarism and infringes on copyright law.
STUDIO PERFORMANCE
Daily participation during class (includes staying on task and committing all you effort to your art-making, abiding by classroom rules, keeping up with work, participating in class discussions and critiques...etc.) will be evaluated as STUDIO PERFORMANCE. This will count as 20% of each quarter grade. Unexcused absences will affect your studio grade negatively.
ONGOING STUDIO WORK AND HOMEWORK
Homework will consist of the following:
Sketchbook/Journal: you will be required to work in a sketchbook so that you have a better understanding of thought processes involved in art, the value of putting ideas on paper and to use as an informal venue to create artwork. You will also be asked to do in-class activities, drawings, writings and take notes in your sketchbook. It will be checked periodically. The sketchbook should be brought to school everyday. You may purchase one (with unlined paper only) or you can make one out of the supplies in the classroom. You will also want a folder to keep class handouts etc. The Sketchbook/Journal is an integral part of this course and your grade. If you do not complete and turn in a sketchbook, it is not possible to receive a grade higher than a “C” in the course.
Research for major projects: Many of the projects in this class will require some research and gathering of background information that will happen in and outside of class.
Other: At various times throughout the semester, you may be asked to review an article about an artist, reflect upon artwork you have seen, or write a short art historical paper.
Contact & Communication
Foundation work is developed through the exploration and investigation of media, technique, and ideation. Students will again demonstrate quality by developing mastery in concept, composition, and execution of Drawing artworks. This can be demonstrated through a variety of Drawing approaches and use of several media. The work submitted should demonstrate understanding of fundamental drawing concepts, including drawing from observation, work with invented or nonobjective forms, effective use of light and shade, line quality, surface manipulation, composition, various spatial systems, and expressive mark-making. The best demonstrations of breadth clearly show experimentation and a range of conceptual approaches to the work.
Students will investigate an area of Sustained Investigation in their artwork. This will be composed of a body of 15 works based on an underlying visual idea in Drawing that grows out of a coherent plan of research, exploration, practice, and development. Students will participate in brainstorming several concentration topics. Then they will research these topics through an investigation of art history, media exploration, sketching, peer discussions, and teacher meetings. Once a topic is decided upon, the student will write a discussion of their chosen topic and continue an in-depth exploration of this specific topic. Students will write several reflections and evaluations discussing what they wished to achieve with their concentration and how it changed and evolved over the course of their personal artistic journey.
Class Policies and Expectations:
CLASS CONDUCT
1. Be on time: This means being seated with your supplies when the first bell rings. Because the majority of the work for this course will be done during class, you need to be on time and prepared to work. Students are expected to remain seated and working until dismissed.
2. Be Prepared: Be attentive and engaged in class. Be mentally prepared and alert.
3. Exercise Respect & Safety in the Classroom: This means respect of other students and their artwork, teachers, and the equipment/classroom. We share a studio space with other teachers and students and should be considerate of the materials, time, and space that we all use. Any behavior that disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated. Consequences for lack of respect/being disruptive will be detention, additional assignments, lowering of studio performance grade or a referral. In addition, if you damage, lose or misuse any supplies or equipment you may be fined for the replacement or repair cost.
4. Responsibility: You are responsible for your growth as an artist. Use your studio time to explore, learn, be inspired, awaken your curiosity, and enjoy yourself!
COVID Class Procedures:
- All students and staff will wear masks inside.
- Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth. If a student is not wearing a mask indoors or is not wearing the mask appropriately they will be sent to the Assistant Principal.
- All students will practice social distancing.
- All students will wash hands before and after using class supplies.
DISTANCE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
- Students will be logged in promptly at the beginning of each class, engaged and ready to participate.
- Students will be polite and respectful during class.
- Students will be on camera and follow the school dress code.
- Students will remain muted unless called upon by the teacher.
- Students will only write in the chat box when directed by the teacher. All comments must be school appropriate and pertain to class discussion. No personal conversations allowed.
- Students will use class software to follow along during class demonstrations (synchronously) with the teacher and during independent work time.
- Students will use Google Classroom to view and submit class assignments and projects.
- Students will use Mrs. Doerrer's class website to view assignments, examples, tutorials, and resources
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The Torrey Pines High School Academic Honesty Policy will be strictly enforced. All work must be your own: this includes the ideas/concepts as well as the actual production of the artwork. Artists are influenced by other artists and the world around them. If you use materials or ideas that are not your own, you must properly cite these sources (bibliography). If caught cheating -- using or "borrowing" someone else's work or imagery (whether it is another student's work or something from the web) -- you will receive a "0" on that assignment in addition to disciplinary action. (referral to assistant principal)
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones are to remain silent/off during class. If a cell phone is seen or heard you will be given one warning. On the second offense, the phone will be confiscated until the end of the period. On the third offense the phone will be given to your assistant principal for disciplinary action. Cell phones may be used in class during INDIVIDUAL WORK TIME ONLY. They must be turned off and put away during instruction, class critiques, and group work. You may bring these devices to class AT YOUR OWN RISK. The teacher and school are not responsible for the safety of these devices. Cell phones may be used for listening to music during individual work time only.
Playing video games, using game apps, or watching films and/or TV programs is strictly prohibited during class.
CHROMEBOOK & Personal Computer POLICY
Chromebooks may be used in class to access class assignments, handouts, and to research for projects when directed by the teacher.
Chromebooks and personal computers may be used to create digital artwork and/or photos.
Chromebooks and personal devices must be put away during class instruction unless directed otherwise.
Chromebooks must be put away in your bag when working on studio artworks.
Chromebooks and personal devices must be put away when directed by the teacher.
INTERNET USE POLICY
The internet may be used to research for class projects and to find resource images for class projects on approved class sites. The internet may not be used for any other reason during class. Students may not watch videos, youtube, films, TV programs or browse topics outside of the course curriculum. Students using the internet off topic and off task will first be given a warning. All other violations of the class internet policy will result in one or more of the following consequences at the teacher's discretion: detention, a zero on the current class project, referral to the assistant principal, computer privileges forfeited for the class period, or computer privileges forfeited for an extended period of time if the behavior persists.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY
You are expected to be on time and ready to work when the bell rings. A tardy means arriving late to class, as well as wasting studio time at the beginning of the period. Detention will be assigned upon the 5th tardy.
The majority of this class and the assignments will be completed in class. Therefore, it is important for you to be in class. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to take care of missed assignments, notes, and studio time. Check the website and a friend for assignments. You may need to come in after school or at lunch to make-up missed studio time. Unexcused absences may have a negative effect on your studio performance grade.
GRADING
Evaluation of student work is based on the following criteria:
- Design quality: understanding and use of the elements of art and principles of design
- creativity/concepts/ideas: show original and complex thought
- craftsmanship, execution, and use of materials
- effort and participation (studio performance)
- artistic process
Grading will comprise of approximately the following:
1 - Studio Performance – 10 %
2 - Sketchbook: Use of sketchbook as a forum for sketching/planning ideas, visual research, sketching, journaling of ideas, sketching – 20%
3 – Artwork/Portfolio: This class is about creating a body of work that is college-level. You will be graded on your artistic process, use of materials, execution, craftsmanship, creativity and artistic "voice" -- 50%
4 – Formal Assessment: Critiques, self-reflections and evaluations, written assignments – 20 %
REASSESSMENT:
Making art is an ongoing process involving experimentation, problem-solving and decision-making. Therefore, an assignment may be reassessed after critique, grading, meeting with the teacher, and further development of the artwork.
Grading of art will be based solely on the student and their individual performance. Students will not be compared to one another, but rather graded on their own desire to challenge themselves.
“A” work is outstanding and exceeds expectations. It demonstrates divergent/creative thought, excellent technique, is insightful, and communicates a strong, individual student voice.
“B” work is good. It demonstrates potential in technique and creativity.
“C” work meets and fulfills requirements.
“D” work may not meet requirements and lacks effort.
“F” work does not meet requirements.
This class is about creating a body of work that is college-level. You will be graded on your artistic process, use of materials, craftsmanship, creativity and artistic "voice".
LATE WORK
Turn your assignments in on time. I will accept late work, but will lower it one full letter grade for each class meeting it is late. This means if the artwork is of “A” quality, but turned in one class meeting late, it will receive a grade of “B”. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make-up your work. If you are absent the day an assignment is due, you must submit the assignment the day you return. Unexcused absences will automatically receive the late penalty. If an assignment is assigned weeks in advance, such as the artist project and museum/gallery visit, they are due on the due date regardless of attendance.
Critique:
This course includes whole class critiques, small student critiques, and individual student critiques and instructional conversations with the teacher, enabling students to learn to analyze their own artworks and the artwork of their peers. Critiques will be held throughout the art-making process. Students will participate by presenting and explaining their work and offering constructive feedback to their peers using the vocabulary of visual art (the elements of art and principles of design) including analysis in composition, technique/execution, concept, and creativity/artistic voice.
Artistic Integrity and Copyright:
All artwork created must be original and created by the student. The course teaches students to understand artistic integrity as well as what constitutes plagiarism. Students may not work from published materials, either from photographs or other artistic works in the form of drawings, paintings, or digital works except as a reference. When using a reference, student must move beyond duplication. Their work must be significantly altered in the service of the individual student’s own artistic voice and expression. Misuse of copyrighted materials is plagiarism and infringes on copyright law.
STUDIO PERFORMANCE
Daily participation during class (includes staying on task and committing all you effort to your art-making, abiding by classroom rules, keeping up with work, participating in class discussions and critiques...etc.) will be evaluated as STUDIO PERFORMANCE. This will count as 20% of each quarter grade. Unexcused absences will affect your studio grade negatively.
ONGOING STUDIO WORK AND HOMEWORK
Homework will consist of the following:
Sketchbook/Journal: you will be required to work in a sketchbook so that you have a better understanding of thought processes involved in art, the value of putting ideas on paper and to use as an informal venue to create artwork. You will also be asked to do in-class activities, drawings, writings and take notes in your sketchbook. It will be checked periodically. The sketchbook should be brought to school everyday. You may purchase one (with unlined paper only) or you can make one out of the supplies in the classroom. You will also want a folder to keep class handouts etc. The Sketchbook/Journal is an integral part of this course and your grade. If you do not complete and turn in a sketchbook, it is not possible to receive a grade higher than a “C” in the course.
Research for major projects: Many of the projects in this class will require some research and gathering of background information that will happen in and outside of class.
Other: At various times throughout the semester, you may be asked to review an article about an artist, reflect upon artwork you have seen, or write a short art historical paper.
Contact & Communication
- Students may contact me through sduhsd email or the Google Classroom.
- Students must use their sduhsd email address when contacting me.
- Office Hours: the last 20 minutes of every live Google Meet class meeting or by appointment
- The teacher will respond to student or parent emails from 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday
- I will respond to emails within 24 - 48 business/school hours
- Aeries grade updates will be reviewed and adjusted within 1 week of your inquiry
- Late work submissions will be reviewed and adjusted on Aeries within 1 week of your inquiry
- Please use proper email etiquette when contacting the teacher