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 * WRITTEN COMMENTARY handout[[file:APStatementHandout.pdf]] **

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 * The links below are the official website links of the College Board.There's images, rubrics & tons of information about the AP here, ||
 * AP Studio Art Exhibition Best Work ......[|Link] [|Best]

How the AP Scores your work .....[|Link]

Sample Portfolios [|HERE]

AP STUDIO BROCHURE [|HERE] || Drawing Portfolio[|...Link] 2D Portfolio.....[|Link] 3D Portfolio....[|Link] // There is a lot of information and images at these links, make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom. //  The AP Studio Art Portfolio Consists of 3 Sections & the Written Commentary   QUALITY  ** Section I: ** CONCENTRATION: Sent digitally **__[|12 works;]__** Students will develop a series of 12 art works based on a visual idea, theme or problem. Amazing Concentration ideas Amazing sample concentration [|HERE] Sample Concentrations [|HERE] **Section III:** BREADTH: Sent Digitally **__[|12 works;]__** Students will be expected to create 12 works of art in their own personal artistic voice, that relate to the basic elements and principles of art. media type="custom" key="27754001"media type="custom" key="27754041" WRITTEN COMMENTARY: **Commentary Questions:** **What is the central idea of your Concentration?** **How does the work in your concentration demonstrate your intent and the exploration of your idea? You may refer to specific images as examples.**
 * __[|5 Original works;]__** demonstrating mastery of design in concept, composition and execution (these are physical artworks that get sent to the AP)
 * Section II:**

**Use the following for guidance:**

What is the Theme and concept of your concentration? Expand on the importance and relevance of your ideas relating to your concentration. Why? How? Where did the ideas come from? Why is your theme/ concentration is intriguing to you, or is of particular interest to you? The media and materials you are using and why you are using them. How does it tie into your concentration? Describe what principles and elements of art & design you are working with and how it ties in to the theme and concept. Ex; line is mark making for drawing; Value is the light and dark in a drawing. Movement is the way your eyes move within the pattern or structure of the drawing. Describe the compositional tools (Cropping, placement on the page, layering, size ect….) that you are experimenting with and how it ties in to the concentration Add artists or genres’ of art that are influencing your work. Describe how they are influencing you. Answer the two Commentary Questions in 2 paragraphs.

Check to see if the college you have been accepted to gives college credit for the AP exam....[|click here] College Code search [|Here]

National Portfolio Day is a national event for students that want to pursue an education in the visual arts. You will meet with representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in art. High school students, parents, teachers, guidance counselors and college transfer students are encouraged to attend.

[|**National Portfolio Day**] Oct 22nd Boston, Massachusetts Hosted by: Mass Art

[|VISUWORDS].......................[|LEXIPEDIA] Pick words that might help you define your concentration. Use this site to manipulate your photograph for a self portrait to be created in class. SELF PORTRAIT

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Directions for size and format for digital images to be uploaded to the AP Website.......Click here

 * Get your AP scores in July Online **

AP Online Scores for Students Toolkit Cover Letter (.pdf/4.66KB) AP Online Scores for Students Toolkit Flyer (.pdf/742KB) AP Online Scores for Students Toolkit Poster (.pdf/719KB)
 * 1**. AP scores go online in July! Be sure you have a College Board account so you can access them. http://apscore.org
 * 2**. Make sure you can access your AP Exam scores in July! Sign up for a College Board account today. http://apscore.org