Summer Art Homework Assignment (MANDATORY) Eleventh Grade (for Grade 12 next year)

Advanced Placement Studio Art – 2D Design Advanced Placement Studio Art is required for all students in 11th and 12th grade. Visual Arts Seniors will be enrolled in AP Studio Art 2D Design. Unlike AP Drawing, the portfolio criteria for 2D Design will be based on the application of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. Summer Assignment: Six Pieces (Due first week of school – No work accepted after the first week). MINIMUM SIZE REQUIREMENT: 11” X 17” (equivalent of two 8 ½ X 11 pages side by side). Students may work larger sizes, as long as six assignments are turned in. Theme: Me, Myself and I Assignment:

1. Students will create six pieces based on the theme of “Me, Myself, and I” 2. Each of the pieces will utilize ONE of each of the principles of design below.

Principles of Design 1. Balance (Symmetrical, Asymmetrical or Radial) 2. Contrast 3. Emphasis 4. Rhythm/Movement 5. Pattern 6. Proportion

DUE DATE FOR SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS: First week of classes. Work will NOT be accepted after the first week of school. GRADING POLICY: There will be 48 total grades for the six Principle of Design pieces (eight grades for each piece). Each assignment will be graded on the following criteria: Effort, Technique, Composition, Color/Contrast, Value, Proportion, Presentation, Overall

Balance - Symmetrical Balance - Asymmetrical

Balance - Radial

Principles of Design

Visual Examples

Contrast

Movement

Proportion

Emphasis

Pattern