2D AP Summer Assignment

I am so delighted that you are taking your art making to the next level. AP is an advanced level course that will be exciting, but it will also consist of hard work and commitment—and at times will be incredibly intense.

AP is essentially a college level course with expectations set by the College Board. Requirements include exploring a variety of three dimensional art making and will consist of creating approximately 24 works of art. Examples of portfolios and the manner in which they are submitted will be covered in depth in the first few weeks of school. (or go to Collageboard.com)

My hope is that in the journey of making art you will become aware of the following thoughts and make them your own:

The intrinsic value of art… The connection between art and the world around us… Your own personal artistic VOICE… Independent critical thinking skills… Sophisticated art making skills based on the elements and principles of design… Problem solving skills that transfer into the real world…

THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE FIRST DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL

THIS COURSE IS NOT ABOUT DRAWING FROM PICTURES OR ANIME DRAWINGS. DRAWING FROM PICTURES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THE AP STUDIO ART COURSE. IF YOU ARE DRAWING A PICTURE USING A REFERENCE THEN YOU MUST CHANGE THE COMPOSITION ENTIRELY. THE DRAWINGS DUE FOR THE SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE ENTIRELY FROM OBSERVATION (YOU LOOKING IN A MIRROR, YOU LOOKING AT OBJECTS, YOU LOOKING AT YOUR HANDS AND FEET,ETC.). I RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE CHARCOAL OR DRAWING PENCILS TO COMPLETE THESE DRAWINGS AS A REGULAR PENCIL WILL NOT ACHIEVE THE VALUE SCALE THAT I AM LOOKING FOR IN YOUR WORK. NOTE: ANIME IS NOT AN ACCEPTED ART FORM FOR THE PORTFOLIO AS WELL AS YOU CANNOT DRAW ANY COPYRIGHTED IMAGERY (AKA DISNEY, SPORTS LOGOS, ETC.). IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE COURSE, GOOGLE SEARCH AP DRAWING, AP 2-D, AP 3-D, OR JUST AP STUDIO ART AS WELL AS TAKE A LOOK ON HTTP://APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM AND TYPE IN THE SEARCH BOX THE COURSE THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR.

Please keep in mind that although drawing does involve design, the emphasis in this studio is on design — the formal elements and principles (elements: line, color, texture, space, value, shape, and form; principles: unity, balance, contrast, repetition, variety, dominance, etc.). Concept/idea, craftsmanship, and the creation of a visually successful design will all be components of every grade.

Do not sign/print your name or place marks regarding the school or course on the front of your work.

Instructions: You are to complete at least five of the following assignments over the summer for the AP 2-D Drawing class; it is also highly recommended that you be working in a personal sketchbook/visual journal/altered book.

1. Do a portrait, self-portrait, landscape, or still-life in the style of another artist in which formal aspects of design are emphasized—i.e. Monet/Impressionism, Matisse/ Fauvism, Picasso/Cubism, Warhol/Pop, Dali/Surrealism, Van Gogh/Postimpressionism, etc. You may have to do a bit of research to understand the stylistic tendencies of these artists/movements.

2. Do a self-portrait, or several different ones, that expresses a specific mood/emotion e.g., anger/rage, melancholy/loneliness, happiness/joy, etc. Manipulate light and color to enhance the psychological atmosphere. Also, consider the development of the environment/setting. Do some exploration with mixed media.3. Do a piece (portrait, self-portrait, landscape, or still life) in which you use at least three different media—i.e., a wet medium, a dry medium and some collage element.4. Do a portrait, self-portrait, still life, or landscape using either a complementary, analogous, or split-complementary color scheme (you may use black and white as well as shades and tints of the chosen hues).5. Do a drawing of a futuristic cityscape — e.g., Dallas in the year 2050 (keep in mind rules of one-, two-, and three-point perspective.6. Divide a page, canvas, board—i.e. the working surface—into three equal inset spaces. Do three views of one landscape. Limit yourself to a specific color scheme.7. Do a graphite drawing of a still-life arrangement that consists of reflective objects — your goal is to convey a convincing representation with a full range of values. To add interest to the composition, you might also want to render yourself being reflected in the objects.8. Create a drawing of an unusual interior—for instance, looking inside a closet, cabinet, refrigerator, inside your car ... use your imagination!9. Do a drawing of your worldly treasures arranged in an interesting still-life composition.10. Do a drawing of your worldly treasures as they come to life—animate them.11. Do a drawing of your hands arranged in a variety of poses. You must carefully plan your composition in order for the separate units to work together visually.12. Do a color rendering of a still-life arrangement consisting of your family members’ shoes — try to convey some “sense” of each of your individual family member’s distinct personalities in your piece.13. Create a self-portrait of yourself engaged in some imagined activity that holds special personal meaning.14. Think of all the places you have lived or visited, and make a list of the significant landscape features you recall. Include features you remember with fear or distaste as well as those you loved. Make sketches of those features from memory. After you have assembled a number of images, combine them together in a finished piece.15. Paint or digitally create an invented interior from your imagination. Attempt to create spatial and color relationships that enhance a connection between the physical and psychic structure of the interior. Use the “painting” as an opportunity to express or explore some of your thoughts about the issue of public versus private space.16. Adhere/attach (paste, sew, staple, gesso, or gloss medium) a selection of collage elements of varying thickness onto several painting supports—i.e., stretched canvas, canvas board, masonite, plywood, cardboard, matboard, pegboard, etc. Make figure studies across the surface of the painting and collage materials. After completing the figure studies, continue working on each artwork attempting to build “bridges” that link collage material within structure of each overall composition, paying attention to formal elements of line, shape, value, and texture. For example, can a pattern found in a collaged fragment of a newspaper be made to flow into a painted pattern?

3D AP STUDIO ART SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

I am so delighted that you are taking your art making to the next level. AP is an advanced level course that will be exciting, but it will also consist of hard work and commitment—and at times will be incredibly intense.

AP is essentially a college level course with expectations set by the College Board. Requirements include exploring a variety of three dimensional art making and will consist of creating approximately 24 works of art. Examples of portfolios and the manner in which they are submitted will be covered in depth in the first few weeks of school. (or go to Collageboard.com)

My hope is that in the journey of making art you will become aware of the following thoughts and make them your own:

The intrinsic value of art… The connection between art and the world around us… Your own personal artistic VOICE… Independent critical thinking skills… Sophisticated art making skills based on the elements and principles of design… Problem solving skills that transfer into the real world…

THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE FIRST DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL.

THIS COURSE IS NOT ABOUT MAKING COPIES FROM PICTURES, ANIME, OR SCULPTURES. BULDING FROM PICTURES IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR THE AP STUDIO ART COURSE. IF YOU ARE DRAWING OR SCULTUTING FROM A PICTURE USING A REFERENCE THEN YOU MUST CHANGE THE COMPOSITION ENTIRELY. NOTE: ANIME IS NOT AN ACCEPTED ART FORM FOR THE PORTFOLIO AS WELL AS YOU CANNOT DRAW OR SCULPT ANY COPYRIGHTED IMAGERY (AKA DISNEY, SPORTS LOGOS, ETC.). IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE COURSE, GOOGLE SEARCH AP DRAWING, AP 2-D, AP 3-D, OR JUST AP STUDIO ART AS WELL AS TAKE A LOOK ON HTTP://APCENTRAL.COLLEGEBOARD.COM AND TYPE IN THE SEARCH BOX THE COURSE THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR. FOR AP 3-D, SCULPTURES MUST BE COMPOSED USING AN ADHESIVE OR GLUE THAT WILL KEEP IT STURDY. GLUE GUNS DO NOT HOLD HEAVY SCULPTURES TOGETHER.

Assignments: 1. CREATE A SCULPTURE OUT OF STRAWS WHERE THE SCULPTURE NO LONGER LOOKS LIKE STRAWS. GET IDEAS FROM GOOGLE IMAGES BUT DO NOT DIRECTLY COPY THEM. THE DOLLAR TREE SELLS STRAWS IN BULK FOR $1 AND HAS A VARIETY OF COLORS THAT YOU CAN PURCHASE. YOU CAN CUT UP THE STRAWS AND USE THEM IN A DYNAMIC WAY AS WELL.

2. CREATE A SCULPTURE OUT OF TOOTHPICKS. THE DOLLAR TREE SELLS BOXES OF 500 FOR $1 AS WELL AS SMALLER AMOUNTS OF SPECIALTY TOOTHPICKS. THE SCULPTURE SHOULD NO LONGER LOOK LIKE TOOTHPICKS. YOU CAN USE OTHER OBJECTS AS BASES FOR THE TOOTHPICKS TOO LIKE STYROFOAM FORMS SUCH AS CUPS OR FOAM FORMS THAT ARE SOLD IN THE GARDEN/FLORAL SECTIONS OF THE DOLLAR TREE OR HOBBY LOBBY OR MICHAELS. GET CREATIVE! THE DOLLAR TREE HAS THE CHEAPEST FOAM FORMS. WALK THROUGH THE TOY AISLES TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING MADE OF FOAM THERE TOO.

3. Google one of the following clay artists / potters…document one that intrigues you in your sketchbook—images, thoughts, and facts about their art work. Maria Martinez Peter Voulkos David MacDonald Matthew Mets Tom Turner Paul Soldner Val Cushing Peter Valenti Adelaide Robinson

ARTISTS TO KNOW……………………………………….

John Van Alstine: much of his work consists of combinations of stone and metal. Giacometti: much of his work is done in bronze; linear figure forms that are highly gestural. Alexander Calder: much of his work is done with metal and is designed to create movement. Henry Moore: is known for his figures and abstract sculptures which are organic in nature—done by carving or casting. Aristide Maillol: a figure sculptor whose forms are rounded and geometric. Rodin: famous for “the Thinker”; figures are carved or cast in bronze and are often exaggerated for emphasis. Michelangelo: famous for “the David” and for painting the “Sistine Chapel” during the Renaissance. Brancussi: known for his geometric, clean minimal forms. The “Bird” sculpture spurred a great debate for defining what art is. Donald Judd: minimal sculptor who often works on a large scale to manipulate how the viewer moves through a room. David Smith: works with found metal to create totem forms. Eva Hesse: her work uses natural materials to create minimal forms. Andy Goldsworthy: his “earthworks” are created using time and natural environments. Louise Bourgeoise: 90 year old artist who has painted, printed, sculpted, and even performed during her career; she has done world wide installations; recently created a body of work with spider imagery (drawn and sculpted). Patrick Dougherty: known for doing outdoor installations with found twigs native to the site—usually large scale forms. Ursula Von Rydgingsvard: creates large scale wood forms made from stacked 2x4’s that are carved with a circular saw. Joseph Cornell: an American artist who created fascinating works of art in boxes using found objects, pages from old books, and dime store trinkets. Marcel Duchamp: famous for his “ready-made” sculptures—one being the “Fountain”. “The creative act is not performed by the artist alone; the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act.”

List for students to complete in their visual journals during summer vacation. These assignments will prepare students to enter AP Studio Art Courses.

Unusual Interiors and/or Exteriors Something not There Artists and/or Concepts Research Negative Space Letters as Art Organic and/or Inorganic Natural and/or Mechanical Forms Sequence and/or Transformation Mini-Concentrations Using the Principles of Design Simplify and/or Reorganize A Sign of the Times Identity Social Justice Within and/or Without Suspension Light and/or Shadow Reflections Structures Magnify and/or Minimize Exits and/or Entrances

Pre-AP Summer Assignments

You’re IWB (Investigation Work Book) and Studio work is due in the front office on August 24.That is during teacher planning. Please make sure your name is on all work.

1. Materials - You will need to buy an 8.5 x 11 hardbound sketch book. You can find them at ArtSystems or Sam Flax (you will get a discount if you show your student ID) or any art store. Make sure the paper is good quality so you can use it for any media. I would also suggest buying some basic supplies for the summer and next year.Suggested: A set of good drawing pencils and kneaded eraser, good color pencils (Prisma Color or Faber Castell), several paint brushes of various sizes, some black fine line markers (sharpie is fine) and a watercolor set.**You will also need access to a computer and printer.2. Research- This “sketchbook” is called an Investigation Work Book (IWB for short).You will use it to investigate, explore, experiment and research artists, techniques, media, ideas etc. You will not just be researching artists but using it for anything that inspires you. It is NOT a diary or scrapbook but it is a” net” used to catch and plan your ideas. It is for recording things you see that you do not want to forget or maybe use later in your art work.

Please number the pages. Use black or blue ink for writing. If you use messy media (pastels etc.) put a cover sheet to protect the other sheets. You do NOT have to finish a thought or idea on sequential pages. You might research an idea, go to

another and eventually come back to the first idea to add more thoughts etc. If you don’t know what something is or means…look it up!!! Be proactive!! You must, must, give credit to the artist. Write down the artist name, title, date and media for any

visual sources you include. If it is from a website please include that information. Don’t be wasteful of your pages. Fill each page – utilize the space you have. Every studio piece you do should have a corresponding part in your IWB (either for planning, for

inspiration, what you looked at to give you the idea, where you got the idea, color experiments, media experiments, composition experiments)

This will be worth 40% of your grade next year. Your IWB (Investigation Work Book) has 4 criteria:

1. Independent research- even if the start of your research is from an assignment, take a personal, independent approach2. Critical research- critical analysis of your work and work of others, using specific, specialized vocabulary of visual art (elements, principles of design and aesthetics, vocabulary specific to photography or painting, vocabulary relating to art movements, media or techniques). You must avoid using “I like” or other slang terms.3. Contextual research- investigating other cultures (especially non-Western) for inspiration-expand your mind! You are not copying work of other cultures just using what you explore for inspiration and ideas for your own work.4. Visual research- ideas and plans for studio pieces or photo shoots, examples of artists, art movements, techniques or? you are researching. Experiments with media or techniques.

Improve your IWB by:1. Annotating next to thumbnail sketches and material explorations.2. Do research because you are interested in an idea, concept or skill, not just because you have been given an assignment. Research further concepts, artists, styles, and materials we use in class.3. Use a variety of materials (watercolor, pastels, oil pastels, inks, color pencil, collage, and pen). If you don’t know how to use something…look it up!4. Write down, draw, paint or glue in images of what inspires you.5. Draw in it every day! Draw from observation (life around you!)

Assignment: Start your Investigation Work Book (IWB) by writing your name on the inside cover. Begin by including an autobiography. This can include anything you think is important. You can talk

about your art, your life, your likes or dislikes. You can talk about your goals, your dreams. You can illustrate it with photos or drawings or??

Research the elements and principles of design and record each definition in your IWB. Illustrate each element and principle with an example (small sketch or thumbnail). Use these

pages for future reference when critiquing your work and that of other artists. Write about why they are important and find two examples of artwork that has a clear example of a principle or element of design. At least two pages.

Research and analyze at least one artist from any time period, focusing on their style, symbolism and techniques. Talk about several pieces of their work using specific vocabulary and using the formal elements of design. Create study drawings on one work. At least 3 pages. (Attached is list of contemporary artists)

Research the meaning of at least one symbol (e.g. circle, hand, etc.) in 5 different cultures (include 2 non-western cultures). What does this symbol mean as an archetype? Plan at least three pieces around your research. Create at least one studio piece from your investigations.

Investigate two media that you have already used and two more you are unfamiliar with. This is to improve present skills as well as build new ones. Record experiments, useful tips and techniques, interesting artists and pieces related to the media chosen. At least 5 pages.

Practice drawing from life. Create at least one piece from the following categories: landscape, still life, portrait or self-portrait. Draw from life, not from photos. Be sure to keep the composition, focal point and background in mind when planning your piece.

Include at least 2 pages of planning. In addition to the above assignments, use your IWB over the summer. It is a requirement for next

year. A good rule of thumb is about 4-5 pages a week. Some weeks you will have more, some less. Make each page count…no pages of tiny drawings that are meaningless. Even though you have assignments, they are flexible and can be tailored to your interests. If you are going on trips – bring it with you!

Draw in the car, the airplane, airport, the beach! Subway station!

3. EXCURSION (optional)- visit at least one art show, museum or exhibition this summer. Document your visit in your IWB. Include your impressions (this is a good place to use critical analysis) of what you see and how it might inspire you for future projects. Include brochures or sketches of pieces you find interesting or important. Be thoughtful and SPECIFIC in your comments (e.g. NOT “I like the colors, they are so pretty”. Better: “The use of organic texture in this piece contrasts with the more manmade shapes. The artist is trying to show the struggle between man and nature in this series of paintings….”) You might decide to discuss and write about only one piece, or the art of one artist or? I would expect you to have at least 2 pages.Please remember that all the pieces you create over summer should be well thought out. If you lack technical skills to make a piece successful, then you will have to practice these skills. Your first attempts may not be successful but they are necessary for you to show growth and improve. How willing you are to make mistakes and persist will tell me how successful you will be in this class. That is the purpose of these summer assignments.

If you have questions or concerns during the summer email me at goldsteinc@lake.k12.fl.us

Previous student IWB work:

Drawing investigation – dissecting an object

Drawing investigation – material experimentation

Critical Research on an artist

PHOTOGRAPHY AP SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

I am so delighted that you are taking your art making to the next level. AP is an advanced level course that will be exciting, but it will also consist of hard work and commitment—and at times will be incredibly intense.

AP is essentially a college level course with expectations set by the College Board. Requirements include exploring a variety of three dimensional art making and will consist of creating approximately 24 works of art. Examples of portfolios and the manner in which they are submitted will be covered in depth in the first few weeks of school. (or go to Collageboard.com)

My hope is that in the journey of making art you will become aware of the following thoughts and make them your own:

The intrinsic value of art… The connection between art and the world around us… Your own personal artistic VOICE… Independent critical thinking skills… Sophisticated art making skills based on the elements and principles of design… Problem solving skills that transfer into the real world…

THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THE FIRST DAY THAT YOU RETURN TO SCHOOL

Go beyond the normal, be a risk-taker, use your creative imagination look for unique opportunities. Approximately 50% of your photos will be used for your assignments.

Keep work on flash drive use folders for assignments.

What do you see? What do you think about? What intrigues you? What engages you? What do you like? Why? (Write about this in your journal)

Ideas: urban/rural, social: justice vs. injustice etc., contrast- Light/Dark/high/low, symbolism, color/tone, perspective (high/low), Balance: symmetrica/asymmetrica/radial. Underlying message? Visible/invisible. Looking through/ Combination of texture/lighting/abstract, etc. Blurred/ still. One subject or one vantage point. What commonalities are found? Visual tension/ counter balance. [Experiment with these and try them out-be open to new ideas]

Assignments: Create folders - (Keep extra work-in a separate folder) Journal of your ideas, sketches and concentration ideas. Research 3 artists, write and include examples of their artwork. Take a photo like their style and include your findings and your photo. (3 photos)

1 journal-Social Justice –Write about one of the following: peer pressure, social expectation of women, big government, child-abuse, animal endangered, trafficking. How could you symbolically represent these as a photo. Find and example and place in your Journal

5 Photos– Magnify/Minimize - close-up macro setting, abstract, texture/crop (5 photos)

5 photos– Natural/Geometric Forms –organic, mechanical, abstract angles, man-made, architecture, engines, bikes, etc. (avoid trees/flowers) (5 photos)

Collection of 12 photos about the principles of design.

2 photos of (7) Principles: Movement, Pattern/Rhythm, Balance, Proportion –in or out/ relationship to the whole, Unity, Variety elements working together and Emphasis. (14 photos)

2 Concentration Ideas -connected visual linking idea with increasing complexity. Think of what you would like to explore and take photos now even if you change your mind later.

Go to apcentral.ets > studio arts> 2D Design. Look at examples.

Your purpose and passionate will speak in your artwork. Develop an eye!

If you have any questions or concerns or problems with camera, please contact me: goldsteinc@lake.k12.fl.us.

Summer Assignment Due: First Day of School: Aug. 24th 2015 - Use folders on a flash drive.