HOSTED BY THE BNHS ART DEPARTMENT AND THE PTSA

CELEBRATING LOCAL REFLECTIONS CONTEST WINNERS

Advanced Placement Studio Art

Informational Meeting

Thank you

PTSA for your efforts and hosting of the local REFLECTIONS CONTEST Winners reception

To Join the PTSA, please see your local board member in attendance.

“Let Your Imagination Fly”

AP Studio Art

What is Studio Art?RequirementsWhat are the benefits of AP

Studio Art?What will you accomplish in

AP Studio ArtOverviewSample portfoliosQ & A

Requirements

• Art 1

• We highly recommend that students take multiple art classes before hand:

• to develop technique• to build a body of work they can use in the

portfolio• to explore media and creativity• to gain a basic understanding of art history that

influences art• to gain a basic knowledge of artists that

influence art

What is AP Studio Art?

• For students who are serious about art• Has a portfolio sent to the College Board • Colleges give credit for a score of 3 or better typically• A structured course that requires discipline on the

student part• Facilitated by the teacher• 3 types of Studio art AP classes

Our goal is for all students to submit a portfolio and have a passing score to be successful.

What are the benefits of AP Art?

• Facilitated Instruction with qualified teacher• Opportunity for Artistic Growth• Creation of an impressive body of work• Development of their own style/content• Sense of accomplishment• College credit / class credit

What does one submit to the College Board instead of a test?

A portfolio and a short response

PORTFOLIO:BreadthQualityConcentration Pieces

SHORT RESPONSE:What is your concentration?How do you show it?

Note: AP may also include an upload day and /or a lock in

Scoring and Timeline

SeptemberAP Commitment Letter

NovemberLock In & Concentration exploration

December approximately 12-15 pieces should be done

February/ MarchPay, register for an account and upload beginsRework artwork and Draft Short response

Last week of aprilUpload day/final photos taken

First week of May Submit all digital and physical portfolio items

After AP submittalGive back to the community

Score: 1 – 5Passing is typically a 3 or better

Resources for parents and Families

Parent resource:https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/for-parents

Introduction to AP Studio Art:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwyeKseCShY

Sample portfolios:http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/index.html?ep_ch=PR&ep_mid=11170044&ep_rid=92736570

Any questions? Feel free to ask questions