AP Studio Art 2019

Summer assignment

Sketchbook and Brainstorming

• This is compilation of the Breadth projects we will be completing in the fall for AP Studio Art.

• Please have a sketch or mocks up ready to share for each of the 11 projects.

• A sketch is not a finished piece just brainstorming of ideas.

• I would recommend spending at least 5-10 minutes per sketch. Sketches can include color, cut-outs from magazines for inspiration, practice mark making, etc.

• Sketches can be completed in a sketchbook or on loose drawing paper.

• Photography or 3D pieces are also welcome.

To start….

• These are suggested ideas, materials, and sizes. Ultimately this is YOUR portfolio and you

may change anything to highlight your strengths.

• Remember every piece needs to be unique and well planned.

Accordion Book

Suggested Materials:

Paper, mat board

Colored Pencils

Paint

Micron/ Sharpies

Accordion Book

• Objective: Illustrate a vivid dream inside an accordion book. This can be 4 separate panels or seen as one piece.

(Paper is 24x4 folded in 4 panels.) • Each panel is 4x6. Photographs must be printed

and glued to physical book. • Front/back cover must be addressed in some way

that creates unity through your piece. • Back panels are optional. *See instructor example*

Example

B/W Portrait

• Using an original photograph as reference draw a portrait in black and white. You may work from a grid. MUST BE A PORTRAIT!!!

• Suggested media…

• Graphite

• Charcoal

• Pen and ink

Memorable Moment

Suggested Materials:

Paper, mat board

Gesso

Colored Pencils, Graphite

Paint

Micron/ Sharpies

Collage misc

Memorable Moment

• Objective: Illustrate a memorable moment layering text and images.

Instructor will demonstrate paper prepping technique.

Examples

Graphic Novel

• Suggested Materials

• Sharpies

• Paint, markers, etc

• Suggested Size

• 12x18

Procedure

• Create a graphic novel page in a style of your choice. Must include text in some way.

• Focus on creating a consistent “feel” either with mark making, a grid system, or color….OR ALL!

Composition

• Remember the basic elements of DESIGN

• CUBE VAMP!

• Do you have a focal point?

• Is everything in your composition supporting that focal point?

Examples

Still Life

Still Life - acrylic

Student example - marker

Suggested Supplies

• Watercolor paper-suggested 100 lb paper

• Assorted sizes of brushes

• India ink

• Paint

• Watercolor

• Colored Pencils

• Sponges

• Masking tape

• Medium size water container

• Still Life to observe

Procedure

1. Complete practice drawing of a still life of your choice. I will provide one but you can create your own. YOU CANNOT draw from your computer or phone.

Photo Transfer

Suggested Materials:

Original Photo Printed on copy paper

Mat board

Gesso

Colored Pencils, Graphite

India Ink

Micron/ Sharpies

Collage misc

Digital

Watercolor and ink

Christmas Card

• Your choice of religious images/icons

• Your choice of media

• 5x7

• All cards will be submitted to administration. One (or more) card(s) will be chosen for the BD Christmas card!

Forbidden!

•Snowmen

•Presents

•Elves

•Santa

Students example

Students example

Anatomy Study Suggested Supplies

• Canvas board

• Piece of card board

• Assorted sizes of knives

• Acrylic Paint/ Watercolor

• Colored pencil

• Oil Pastels

• Sharpies

• Bounty paper towels

• Medium size water container

• Something to observe ex. A live model

• Aprons or smock

Inner ear

Other examples to get you thinking

Anatomy study

Another idea

Student example - photography

Printmaking

• Linoleum

• Foam

• Ink

• Mix of paper

• MUST include a PATTERN in some way

• Mixed media is accepted

Printmaking

• Lino print

• Wood Block

• Foam plate

Art History Playing card

• You will choose one art movement from history.

• Renaissance, Impressionism, Pop, Dada, etc

• You will redesign a “face” playing card (front and back) in the style of your art movement.

• Size and media are up to you.

Art Movements (not all)

Playing cards are a mirrored reflection front and back

Must be a perfect mirror reflection

You will present your art movement and playing card together.

• You will present two pieces of art the same size (front and back)

• Date?

• Famous Artists?

• Why is that art movement special?

• What event started or came from this movement?

Alebrijes Painting

• Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrijes, along with use of the term, originated with Pedro Linares

• This year we will be selling art at the Bishop Dunne 100 dinner. We will be selling your painting or Alebrijes sculpture.

• How to brainstorm? Take a spirit animal quiz, look at images of alebrijes, do some sketches of patterns, etc

11 project sketches

• There are 11 projects on this power point that we will complete during the fall semester.

• I would recommend coming in on the first day of school with a sketch or idea for each.

• If you choose to do more…good for you but it is not required.

• I am available over the summer if you have questions.

• aramirez@bdcs.org