KELL HIGH SCHOOL
AP Studio Summer Assignments
2006
Taking the AP Studio course requires a commitment and an energy level, which goes far beyond the completion of assignments and homework in the lower level art courses. If you wish to be successful in this course, make up your mind that you will have to put in much extra time to improve your skills and develop your ideas.
As an indication that you are interested and willing to work at this level, and to work independently, a list of summer assignments will be required. This collection of work will be turned in the first day of class in August. To be retained in the class this work must be completed by the first day of school August 14th. A transfer to another class will take place if the assignments are not ready. A critique of work will take place at this time. Because e this call will be combined with another you will be working independently during class and we will have to meet as a group once a week to critique your progress.
SUMMER INSTRUCTIONS:
Purchase:
¨ 16 x 20 quality drawing paper or sketch book
¨ Any media (pencil, charcoal, ink, paint, etc.) that you wish to work with
¨ Spray fixative or acetate to protect work
¨ Sketchbook, journal, or loose paper – 8 ½ x 11, 9 x 12, or 11 x 14. Choose a size that will be most comfortable and manageable for you.
Part One - SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS
Choose your medium that you wish to work with. Do not use the same medium for all assignments.
Assignment 1 – Combine an interior and exterior view of a closet. Involve pattern and texture. Focus on correct perspective, value, and composition.
OR
Make a drawing of a particularly messy drawer or shelf (like a toolbox cabinet or shelf). Shading must define the forms NO dark outlines around the objects. You could even include a mirror in this drawing with the reflected image partially outside of the composition.
Assignment 2 – Draw a landscape from observation. The composition should be circular. Certain objects may extend outside the boundaries of the circle. Create an illusion of depth.
OR
Inside & Out – the observer in this composition is outside looking in with an emphasis on illuminating the interior. It would be especially interesting with the elaborate architecture in shadow & an illuminated room in color.
Assignment 3 – Create a self-portrait that gives emphasis to one unique feature. Avoid the typical frontal view. Use a wide range of values.
Assignment 4 – Draw plumbing. Look under your sink!
Assignment 5 – Look inside a car. Draw a view such as the trunk, under the hood, or sit inside and look out.
Your sketchbook needs to be carried with you. Sketch at least 3 times a week. Learn to use it to record your thoughts and to explore with.
Draw:
¨ At least 25 contour drawings
¨ 10 figure drawings
¨ 25 gesture drawings
¨ Experiment with line/line quality
¨ Do a design using a repeat pattern
¨ Draw, draw, and draw!
Do the assignments listed above and then some.
This sketchbook will be turned in the first day of school.
Part Three – READING & LOOKING
Read:
You need to read the enclosed article about how AP studio portfolios are graded. It is critical that you understand what is expected of you.
Visit: an Art Gallery or Art museum visit of your choice.
After visiting a gallery or museum exhibit and write a one-page essay discussing the artwork seen, likes, dislikes and how the work was displayed. Did the work within the galleries flow? What was the intention of the different rooms? What is the difference in style of the art works? Other aspects you observed or wish to discuss.