AP Studio Art: 2D Design

PA Art Standards:

• 9.1.12.A - Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities.
• 9.2.12.A - Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of an individual work in the arts.
• 9.3.12.A - Explain and apply critical examination processes of works in the arts and humanities.

National Core Art Standards (NCAS):

• VA:Cr1.1.Ia - Use multiple approaches to begin creative endeavors.
• VA:Cr3.1.Ia - Apply relevant criteria from traditional and contemporary cultural contexts to examine, reflect on, and plan revisions for works of art and design.

• The structure and expectations of the AP Art and Design Portfolio.
• The role of sustained investigation in AP Art and Design.
• The importance of documenting artistic processes and reflections.

• Successful AP portfolios showcase skill, concept development, and personal voice.
• Artistic process is as important as the final product.
• Artistic decisions should be purposeful and reflect inquiry-based learning.
   

• Develop and present an AP portfolio plan.
• Research and analyze successful AP portfolios.
• Create preliminary sketches and experimentation pieces for sustained investigation.

• What makes an AP Studio Art: 2D Design portfolio successful?
• How do artists document and refine their creative processes?
   

• How can I develop a strong artistic voice in my work?
• What strategies can I use to organize and plan my portfolio effectively?

• AP Studio Art: 2D Design
• Sketchbooks
• Digital Portfolio Platforms
• Various 2D media (pencil, ink, paint, collage, digital tools)
• Access to technology (Macbooks, Adobe software - Creative Suite)

• Sustained Investigation
• Process Documentation
• Personal Voice
• Revision & Refinement
   

• Portfolio Plan Presentation
• Sketchbook Checkpoints
• Peer Critiques
• Artist Statements
   

PA Art Standards:

• 9.1.12.B - Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts.
• 9.1.12.C - Integrate and apply advanced vocabulary to the arts forms.
• 9.2.12.D - Analyze a work of art from its historical and cultural perspective.

National Core Art Standards (NCAS):

• VA:Cr2.1.Ia - Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
• VA:Re7.1.Ia - Hypothesize ways in which art influences perception and understanding of human experiences.

• How the elements and principles of design contribute to composition.
• The impact of artistic choices on meaning and perception.

• Strong compositions effectively use elements and principles of design.
• Visual hierarchy guides the viewer’s eye and communicates intent.
   

• Create studies focusing on specific elements and principles.
• Experiment with different compositional techniques.
• Reflect on how design choices impact interpretation.

• How do artists use the elements and principles of design to create meaning?
• What makes a composition visually effective?

• How can I manipulate space, color, and contrast to create emphasis?
• How do balance and movement affect a viewer’s experience?
   

• Grid paper and rulers
• Color wheels and value scales
• Mixed media materials
• Access to technology (Macbooks, Adobe software - Creative Suite)
   

• Contrast
• Balance
• Emphasis
• Unity & Variety

• Composition Studies
• Digital and Hand-Rendered Designs
• Reflection Essays
• Critique Discussions
   

PA Art Standards:

• 9.1.12.E - Analyze how historical events and culture impact forms, techniques, and purposes of works in the arts.
• 9.3.12.D - Analyze and interpret works in the arts and humanities using cultural and aesthetic contexts.

National Core Art Standards (NCAS):

• VA:Cr1.2.Ia - Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
• VA:Cr2.2.Ia - Demonstrate understanding of the importance of balancing freedom and responsibility in the use of images, materials, tools, and equipment in the creation and circulation of creative work.
   

• How to conduct an artistic investigation through research and iteration.
• The relationship between personal experience and artistic expression.

• Artistic exploration is rooted in both research and experimentation.
• A sustained investigation is an evolving process rather than a fixed idea.

• Identify a guiding question for investigation.
• Develop a series of works exploring that question.
• Revise and refine works based on critique and reflection.

• How can I develop a body of work that reflects a cohesive artistic investigation?
• What role does experimentation play in the creative process?
   

• How can I ensure my work demonstrates depth and complexity?
• What strategies can I use to push my artistic boundaries?
   

• Research Journals
• Artist Case Studies
• Experimental Media
• Access to technology (Macbooks, Adobe software - Creative Suite)
   

• Iteration
• Concept Development
• Refinement
• Artistic Inquiry

• Research Presentation
• Sketchbook Documentation
• Series Development
• Midpoint Critique