<p>I'm excited for this class but also really worried. I'm not AMAZING unless I really put a lot of time into my art. I wish I knew what they are looking for. And how do they grade it? Is it 100% on your artwork or will I have to take a writing portion as well.</p>
<p>I obviously have no idea what I'm getting myself into. Suggest/Comment away.</p>
<p>[AP:</a> Studio Art](<a href=“AP 2-D Art and Design Portfolio – AP Students | College Board”>http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart.html?studioart)</p>
<p>^ all of the info you need.</p>
<p>I kinda want to buy some paintings at Home Goods, send them in, and hope for the best.</p>
<p>I’m sure not everyone’s experience is like mine, but it was living hell for me. It ruined my entire senior year.</p>
<p>What they are looking for depends on the portfolio you are planning to submit. I submitted a 2D design portfolio (that I am anxiously awaiting the scores for!), so I can share that experience with you.</p>
<p>I think mostly they’re just looking for work that uses the technical elements and principles of art to make something that is relevant to the artist and their vision. I think they like a certain amount of experimentation, but they also like when you can tie pieces together subtly. You can never be certain how specific pieces of art may or may not do that for the graders, though. That’s what is so tricky about this test.</p>
<p>My biggest piece of advice to you would be to start brainstorming right now and come into the school year with some solid ideas for your concentration. The concentration seems to be the part that gets really discouraging and stressful. If you think you have it finalized, you might think about starting on the concentration during summer. I came up with the idea for my concentration in December and am certain that if I hadn’t done photography as my medium for concentration, I probably would not have had enough pieces done by march to feel confident about registering for the test. </p>
<p>Also, when thinking about your concentration, don’t be afraid to make it simple! A complex concentration places limits on you and makes it much harder to come up with ideas that fit such a specific idea. As a starting point, try to think of an element or principle of art and ways in which it can convey a theme in different ways. Throwing more than one in can be confusing to the grader and is totally unnecessary - AP graders like experimentation within a broader focus. This concentration part is the only part that requires writing - you’ll have to offer a quick concentration statement and you’ll also have to elaborate on how your work reflects the concentration and your vision. This part is required, but not graded. however, it may help or hurt the grader’s impression of your concentration.</p>
<p>[AP</a> Central - The AP Studio Art 2-D Design Portfolio](<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board)</p>
<p>^ REALLY good site that helps to clue you in on the grading process and shows student work. this link is for the 2D design portfolio, but they have a section for the drawing and 3D also if you go to the green tab on the left, go to “AP Courses and exams” and click on “exam questions.”</p>
<p>I know that my description probably isn’t easing any worries you have, but I hope I could clarify it a little bit for you. Its an intense class, but if you are dedicated to getting the work done, it can be manageable and very rewarding. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. Good luck!</p>
<p>the best advice i can give you is to manage your time wisely. otherwise you’ll rush at the end and hate it. schedule: 6 breadths term A/6 concentrations term B/6 breadths term C/6 concentrations term D.
if you already have 12 during the first semester you are solid.</p>