AP Art & Design summer assignments focus on developing portfolios for AP 2D, 3D, and Drawing courses. Students will engage in creative projects, sketchbook entries, and research on mentor artists to enhance their artistic skills. The assignments encourage exploration of personal themes and artistic processes, fostering a deeper understanding of art-making. Students are expected to document their summer experiences and inspirations, culminating in a celebration of their work. This guide is essential for aspiring AP Art & Design students preparing for their portfolios.

Key Points

  • Includes guidelines for 30-50 sketchbook entries documenting artistic processes and inspirations.
  • Outlines 4-5 creative projects focusing on personal themes and artistic exploration.
  • Encourages research on 3-5 mentor artists to inspire sustained investigations.
  • Requires students to watch and respond to 7 AP Art & Design videos for skill development.
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AP Art & Design: AP 2D, 3D & Drawing Portfolios
Summer Assignments
Academic Year - 2023-2024
Course Information
Department: Fine Arts Department
Contact: astone@holyspiritprep.org for any questions
AP Art & Design Course Description:
The AP Art and Design program includes three different courses and portfolio exams:
AP 2-D Art and Design, AP 3-D Art and Design, and AP Drawing. Your goal is to create
a portfolio of college-level work and submit it for evaluation. All three AP Art and Design
Portfolio Exams contain two sections. The Sustained Investigation section requires you
to conduct an inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and
revision. For the Selected Works section, work is expected to demonstrate skillful
synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas. For both sections of the portfolio, you are
expected to share information in writing about your work. You’ll submit digital images
and information about your work. If you submit an AP 2-D Art and Design or AP
Drawing Portfolio Exam, you’ll also send in physical works or high-quality printed
reproductions of physical works. Click Here for the AP Art and Design Course Overview.
Join AP Art & Design Google Classroom (Please join by June 1st, 2023)
● Please join the AP Google Classroom with this code: aq6muyz
● Click Here to Go to the AP Art & Design Google Classroom
Materials Required
● Canson XL Series Rough Mix Media, 9" x 12", 18’ x 24” Sketchbook 50 sheets &
individual supplies needed by students
● 3 ring binder
UDEMY Courses: Use the following login for all classes.
Udemy.com
Log on email: astone@holyspiritprep.org
Password: Holyspiritprep2023*
Hello! I am so excited to have you in my class next year! This summer work is
important to your success in AP Art & Design and to develop your artistic voice.
Completing this assigned work over the summer will help you document your summer
artistically and create responses for sources for inspiration for next year.
Details of the Summer Assignments:
The Goal of Summer Artwork Work & Motivation
AP Summer Art Challenges is a time for you to investigate ideas that create works of art
& design that make you come alive and bring you joy to yourself and others. It is also a
time to begin investigating ideas and questions that might lead to your sustained
investigation.
● How can my summer adventures inspire works of art?
● What sparks my curiosity and creativity? What kind of art do I want to create?
● What areas of personal vulnerability or empathy inspire me to grow?
● What am I passionate about? What am I interested in investigating?
● What materials and processes best communicate my ideas?
Purpose of these assignments is to:
● Engage the students in exploring personal ideas and concepts of art
● Foster a passion for using summer experiences as inspiration for art
● Create a treasure box of sketches, inspirations, and ideas as sources of
inspiration
● Introduce students to the AP Art & Design guidelines, terms, and requirements
● Introduce students to material/processes/concepts/skills/ that will be used in the
next year
● Develop a student's God-given artistic talents & to give glory to God!
Learning objectives: You will:
● Discover how your summer experiences can be a source of inspiration for works
of art and design
● Develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation,
revision, communication, and reflection.
● Explore Big Idea 1: Investigate materials, processes, and ideas.
○ What informs why, how, and what artists and designers make?
● Explore Big Idea 2: Make art and design.
○ How do artists and designers make works of art and design?
● Explore Big Idea 3: Present art and design.
○ Why and how do artists and designers present their work to viewer
Overview & Timeline:
Estimated Time to Create
10 Weeks during the summer
● 3-5 Full sketchbook pages a week
● 1 Project every 2-3 weeks
● 1 Mentor artist every 2 weeks
● 1 AP Video & response for 7 weeks
Sketchbook
● 30-50 Sketchbook entries (full pages annotated
with descriptions)
● Sketchbook Pages Photographed & upload
Images to Google Slideshow (G. classroom)
Projects
● 4-5 Projects (Free choice or Mini-Sustained
Investigation) (See description below)
Mentor Artist Inspiration
Sketchbook Google
Slideshow
● 3-5 Mentor Artist Research (See description)
● 3-5 Student Mentor Artists Research
AP Video
● Watch 7 AP Videos
● Write at least 3 things you learned and can use
going forward in your Sketchbook.
How are the assignments
assessed?
Sketchbook Challenges and projects will be evaluated
using an AP Art & Design rubric on Aug. 8
th
.
Due Date
● August 8
th
from 10-12 AM or
● 1-3 PM pm in the Art Room
● Bring Sketchbook & 3-5 Projects, & google
slides completed (Summer Sketchbook and
Mentor artist)
Due Date: Aug. 8th:
Celebration of Summer
Artwork 10-12 AM
1-3 PM
Celebration of your artistic work in the art room.
Please bring a sketchbook and all finished projects
and food to share.
● 30-50 Sketchbook entries in their 12” x 9” Sketchbook with (all the below criteria
below) & Digital documentation in your Summer AP Skeckbook slideshow
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FAQs

What types of projects are included in the AP Art & Design summer assignments?
The AP Art & Design summer assignments include 4-5 creative projects that allow students to explore personal themes and artistic processes. These projects can be free choice or mini-sustained investigations, encouraging students to document their summer experiences artistically. Each project is designed to help students synthesize their ideas and techniques, ultimately contributing to their final portfolio for evaluation.
How many sketchbook entries are students required to complete?
Students are required to complete 30-50 sketchbook entries throughout the summer. Each entry should be a full page and include annotations that describe the artistic process and inspiration behind the work. This extensive documentation is crucial for developing a personal artistic voice and will be evaluated as part of the AP Art & Design portfolio.
What is the purpose of researching mentor artists in the summer assignments?
Researching mentor artists is a key component of the summer assignments, as it allows students to gain insight into the artistic processes and themes explored by established artists. Students are expected to investigate 3-5 professional mentor artists, analyzing their works and the inquiries they address. This research not only inspires students' own artistic investigations but also helps them understand the context and significance of their chosen themes.
What skills will students develop through the AP Art & Design summer assignments?
Students will develop a range of artistic skills through the AP Art & Design summer assignments, including inquiry, experimentation, and revision of their work. They will also enhance their ability to communicate their artistic ideas effectively through written reflections and visual documentation. Additionally, students will explore various materials and processes, allowing them to refine their techniques in 2D, 3D, and drawing.

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