AP Studio Art Syllabus: Drawing, 2-D Design, and 3-D Design Portfolios
Middle Township High School
SC2 The course
enables students to
develop mastery
(i.e. “quality) in
concept, composition
and execution of
drawing/2-D design
/3-D design
SC1 The course
promotes a sustained
investigation of all
three aspects of
portfolio
development—
quality,
concentration, and
breadth—as outlined
in the Course
Description and
throughout the
duration of the course
Course Description
All
Through studio practice, application of design concepts, and informed decision
making, students will assemble a body of artwork that demonstrates a high level of
mastery (quality) and growth over time of content, technique, and process. For a
variety of concepts and approaches to the Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design
portfolios where students will demonstrate a range of abilities in problem solving,
the elements of art and principles of design, specific art mediums, art techniques,
and content, look at assignments in the Course Overview for weeks 1–36. Students
will develop mastery in concept, composition, and execution of Drawing, 2-D
Design, or 3-D Design. [SC2] Students will address the three components in their
portfolios: mastery (quality), sustained investigation (concentration), and range of
approaches (breadth). [SC1] Students will submit this body of work to the College Board
for grading and possible college credit.
Artistic Integrity: Students are expected to use artistic integrity throughout the
course. Work that is based on published photographs or the work of other artists
must move beyond duplication to illustrate an original idea. For additional specific
information, look at Original Work, found under Student Self-Critique.
Drawing Portfolio: Students will expand their drawing and two-dimensional
design skills and advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety
of design processes and techniques, as well as compositional and aesthetic concepts.
2-D Design Portfolio: Students will expand their two-dimensional design skills and
advance their visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design
processes and techniques, as well as compositional and aesthetic concepts.
3-D Design Portfolio: Students will expand their three-dimensional design skills and advance their
visual communication skills by exploring a variety of design processes and techniques, as well as
compositional and aesthetic concepts.
AP Studio Art Portfolios Consist of 3 Sections:
Mastery (Quality): Comprised of 5 works that excel in concept, composition, and execution
may come from the Breadth or Concentration sections. Actual artwork is submitted and the size
restrictions are no larger than 18 X 24 inches.
Sustained Investigation (Breadth): Works that demonstrate a variety of concepts, media, and
approaches to drawing/2D design issues. Twelve images are submitted
Range of Approaches (Concentration): A series of works organized around a compelling
visual concept or recurring theme. Twelve images are submitted; some may be details.
