ALL DONE!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!
Everyone finished on time and the portfolios are sent!
Please come claim your things out of your drawers, cubbies and storage spaces.
I will see you at Graduation events.
I will miss you very much.
This was a special class for me and I wish you all the best on your AP scores.

Almost Done

AP Studio Art Exam
Things to know and do before the upload and mailing of your Exam date which is Friday, May 8th from 1-5pm.
You are almost done…. A few last details.
1. Friday-take down the art show.
2. Digital files of work-take photos or if digital art
* File format: All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg).
* Image size: The image sizes below are recommendations. Your image sizes may be different. 72 dpi
o Landscape orientation:
+ Recommended maximum size: 780 × 530 pixels (10.83 × 7.36 inches)
+ Recommended minimum size: 480 × 480 pixels (6.67 × 6.67 inches)
o Portrait orientation:
+ Recommended maximum size: 530 × 780 pixels (7.36 × 10.83 inches)
+ Recommended minimum size: 480 × 480 pixels (6.67 × 6.67 inches)
* Maximum file size: 3.0 MB per image
Free Disk Space
* Drawing portfolio: Based on the maximum file size of 3.0 MB and a total of 24 digital images, each student would need a maximum of 72 MB of free disk space.
* 2-D Design portfolio: Based on the maximum file size of 3.0 MB and a total of 24 digital images, each student would need a maximum of 72 MB of free disk space.
3. Upload all files for breadth and concentration.
4. Type in measurements-measure actual size of piece in inches.
5. Type on medium-materials, pencil on paper, acrylic on canvas, Adobe Photoshop, analog or digital, lomograph, etc.
6. Type in Concentration statement
7. Label outside of portfolio
8. Load matted pieces into portfolio.
9. Have Mrs. Scott check that all this is done.
10. You are done with your AP Studio Art Exam!

Art show is Tuesday

Things to do and know before show, which is 5pm on Tuesday, April 28th.
The show is in April because of the use of the PAC the month of May.
This will be an "in progress" show, but I expect you to be very professional and present your top "self".
We will start setting up after during class and finish after school on Monday and Tuesday.
Please be dressed nicely on Tuesday evening and be there at 4:30pm if you are done earlier.
I need:
1. all your images, in order of presentation-in my computer for the slide show.
2. five pieces ready to hang, printed and matted and labeled and hung in the PAC. (you are doing this.)
3. presentation rehearsal in PAC at the microphone or for me verbally.
4. Written copy of your breadth list and concentration list and statement in binder.

Group of 12 photo

All 12 are due on April 20th at the beginning of class. (E on Monday and D on Tuesday)
Please have a group photo of your concentration for class that day!
Almost done!

concentration questions

APSA Concentration homework
Due Thursday, April 9th (you can email it to me also)
1. What materials and tools are you using?
2. How did you decide on your concentration?
3. What ideas are you exploring?
• What angles are you presenting?
• How are you exploring the ideas?
4. How are those ideas represented in your work?
5. How does your choice of materials connect to further explain or speak to your work/ concentration?

New Website

Hi Everyone,
I have been working on my new website.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.teridillonscott.com/

calendar and deadlines

help for writing statement

A.P. STUDIO Art

Concentration: this will help you when writing your Statement.

I would like you to explain in detail your idea:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Types of themes: Circle the one that best describes your idea.

Still Life Portrait Self-Portrait Figure Landscape Abstract

Seascape Object Narrative Mythical Historical Illustrative

DESCRIPTION: Briefly describe the theme or nature of your work. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MOOD: Describe the mood in your work.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COLOR SCHEMES: Think of colors that you are using.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANGLE OF VIEW: Describe the angle that you are using. (Ants Eye, Birds Eye, Foreshortened, 3⁄4 View, Forced Perspective, Distortion)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDIA/TECHNIQUE: What media or mediums and techniques are you using?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

VISUAL REFERENCES: What are your visual references?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Look at your work and make an honest evaluation of it at this point.
Ask yourself the following questions:
o What am I trying to say? Am I saying it?
o What’s the focal point or center of interest?
o Content. What is it and why have I chosen it?
o Is this cliché or the simple, easy response to the problem?
o What mood have I established? How can you tell? Do I need to establish mood?
o What is the viewpoint? Why have you choose that viewpoint? Is it doing anything for the work? Should it be from a different angle or vantage point?
o Have I established depth and/or movement?

calendar and deadlines

Concentration Statement

AP Concentration Rough Draft Due March 9th.
These are the two questions to answer.
1. What is the central idea of your concentration? (500 characters maximum)
2. How does the work in your concentration demonstrate the exploration of your idea? You may refer to specific images as examples. When referencing specific images, please indicate the image numbers. (1350 characters maximum)

blog updates

Please update your blog for a grade by Monday, March 23rd with 8 projects.
Here is a David Salle image for your inspiration.

sketchbook and 66666

Number 6 and sketchbooks are due Tuesday, March 10th for D period and Monday, March 9th for E period folks.

number 5 is due

555555 is due on Monday, March 2nd for review.

Doodle for Google

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/index.html

Requirements for Digital Images

Requirements for Digital Images
* File format: All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg).
* Image size: The image sizes below are recommendations. Your image sizes may be different.
o Landscape orientation:
+ Recommended maximum size: 780 × 530 pixels (10.83 × 7.36 inches)
+ Recommended minimum size: 480 × 480 pixels (6.67 × 6.67 inches)
o Portrait orientation:
+ Recommended maximum size: 530 × 780 pixels (7.36 × 10.83 inches)
+ Recommended minimum size: 480 × 480 pixels (6.67 × 6.67 inches)
* Maximum file size: 3.0 MB per image
Free Disk Space
* Drawing portfolio: Based on the maximum file size of 3.0 MB and a total of 24 digital images, each student would need a maximum of 72 MB of free disk space.
* 2-D Design portfolio: Based on the maximum file size of 3.0 MB and a total of 24 digital images, each student would need a maximum of 72 MB of free disk space.
* 3-D Design portfolio: Based on the maximum file size of 3.0 MB and a total of 38 digital images, each student would need a maximum of 114 MB of free disk space.

AP Digital submission site

https://apstudio.ets.org/apstudioart

Teacher Key

You can now login to the AP Studio Art Digital Submission website.
You will need the following information!

Teacher Key: ryz2144

School Code 052527

Please forward this information to (or otherwise share this Key with) each AP Studio Art student who will be submitting digital portfolios to you. When sharing this information, be sure to specify your school code. (If you are unsure of your school code, you should contact your AP Coordinator.) In order for your AP Studio Art students to begin accessing the application at https://apstudio.ets.org/apstudioart, they will need the appropriate school code and the Teacher Key listed above.

If you have questions or need technical assistance, please call (888) 225-5427 (toll free in the United States and Canada) or (609) 771-7300, or email apexams@info.collegeboard.org.

number 3

Due on Monday!

conc 2

New piece due Monday.
Number 2!

field trip Thursday, Feb. 4

PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM
Trip Location: San Jose Museum of Art
Trip Date: Thursday, February 5, 2009
Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Scott
Educational Objective: To visit the contemporary Art from the Bay area, to inspire young artists.
Time of Departure from WPS: 10:15am Return to WPS by: 3:00pm
Means of Transportation: School Vans
Cost to be charged to Student Account: none
Bring $15 for lunch
Student’s Name _______________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name ___________________________________
Home Phone ________________ Work Phone____________________
Other Phone
Person (other than parent) to notify in case of emergency:
Name______________________ Phone ___________________________
I, the parent (guardian) of the above named child, hereby give my permission for his/her participation in the activity named above. I agree to direct him/her to cooperate with the directions and instructions of the Priory School personnel responsible for the activity.
I agree, in the event my child is injured as a result of his/her participation in the above activity, including transportation to and from the activity, whether or not caused by the negligence (active or passive) of the Woodside Priory School or any of its agents or employees, to hold harmless and release the Woodside Priory School and any of its agents, from all liability and waive any claims against them. I agree that recourse for the payment of any resulting hospital, medical or related costs and expenses will first be held against any accident, hospital or medical insurance, or any available benefit plan of the student involved.
I am not aware of any medical condition of my child that would render it inappropriate for him/her to participate in any such activity.
I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the Woodside Priory personnel then present to render medical treatment deemed necessary and appropriate by the physician.
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________ Date_________

Concentration 1 Due

Concentration 1 is due at the beginning of class on Monday, January 26.

online survey

Please participate in the class survey.
Thank you,
Mrs. Scott

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228PHQL436N

concentration hw

On Thursday, each of you will discuss your 3 strongest ideas for your concentration.
Be prepared to discuss strengths and weaknesses of each others ideas.
Please bring a written version of your concentration to class.
Possible ideas:

Destruction
Dance Movements
Street Signs
Activities in Church
Extreme Emotion Self-Portraits
Propaganda Posters
Crown Designs
Mountain Ranges in the Fall
Farm Animals
Altered Book on Urban Settings
Found Objects Placed in Contradictory Settings
Fashion Illustration
Doorways
Playgrounds and Parks
Chairs
My New Home
Broken Instruments
Interiors
Landscapes
Bridges
Urbanization
Estate Sales
Musical Instruments Posters
African Drums
Architectural Blue Prints with Superimposed Drawings
Movie Posters
Shopping Center Activities

Product Designs with Portraits and Self-Portraits
Music Addiction
Mechanical Drawings
Culinary Art
Mixed Media Portraits
Journal Illustration
Department Store Finds
People in Uniform
Dog-walkers
Personification of Objects
Written Word
1960’s Posters
Youth
Art and Me
God and Me
Examining Others Religions
Klimt Inspired Romance Scenes
The 1950’s Wholesome Family
Orchids
Highways and 18 Wheelers
My House
My Family
People Interacting with Themselves
Personal Interpretation of Fables
Figures in Landscapes
Food
Spaceships

Breadth Presentation Due Monday

AP Studio Art Breadth Presentation
Assemble your 12 breadth pieces into a Powerpoint or iphoto slide show.
Must be presented in class on January 12th.
See handout.