AP

2D PHOTO / DIGITAL / INNOVATIONS SYLLABUS 2018-19 / KEEP IN YOUR FOLDER!

NAME: ____________________________________________________ CLASS PERIOD: _________________

AP 2D PHOTO / INNOV 2018 -19
SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Vivian Moreira Komando, PhD
Office Hours: By Appointment
komandov@walton.k12.fl.us
850-622-5020
http://walton.k12.fl.us/2013/6/south-walton-school

What is AP Studio Art, The 2D Design Portfolio Using Photo / Digital?
AP Studio Art, The 2D Design Portfolio Using PHOTO / Digital is a rigorous course where the student submits a 2D
Design Portfolio to the College Board for assessment. The portfolio is broad in interpretation for the type of works
that may be submitted. The first part of the portfolio requires the submission of 12 BREADTH pieces. These works
demonstrate variety in visual problems, media, or specifics as related to the 2D Design Portfolio. These works are
based on teacher prompts and some BREADTH works may be from works previously created in prior art classes.
Please bring these works to class for a review of suitability in you AP Studio Art Portfolio. The second section of
the portfolio requires the student to do a focused study to create a body of works for the CONCENTRATION
section. The Concentration is student derived and must demonstrate mastery of the chosen techniques to execute
10 -12 individual works that demonstrate personal vision that are visually coherent. The third section of the
portfolio submission is the QUALITY section, where the student’s 5 best works (no larger than 18 x 24 inches) are
physically submitted to the College Board. The other works in the student’s portfolio are submitted through a
digital upload. This is a very demanding and exciting course for the highly motivated art student.

Course Description: Students work in a self-directed environment to develop a portfolio
showing a body of their own work that visually explores a particular artistic concern,
articulated and supported by a written artist's statement. Artists may work in, but are not
limited to, content in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, traditional photography,
digital photography, and/or new media and emerging technologies that demonstrate
understanding of design principles as applied to a 2-dimensional surface.
Students regularly reflect on aesthetics and art issues individually and as a group, and
manipulate the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to create 2-
dimensional works of art that are progressively more innovative and representative of the
student's artistic and cognitive growth.
In keeping with the rigor expected in an accelerated setting, students’ portfolios show personal vision and artistic
growth over time, mastery of visual art skills and techniques, and evidence of sophisticated analytical and
problem-solving skills based on their structural, historical, and cultural knowledge.
Students are self-directed and display readiness for high levels of critical thinking, research, conceptual thinking,
and creative risk-taking.
Students will practice, sketch, and manipulate the structural elements of art to improve mark making and/or the
organizational principles of design in a composition from observation, research, and/or imagination. Through the
critique process, students will evaluate and respond to their own work and that of their peers.

AP Portfolio Course Overview
This individual program allows the student to explore individual interests as a portfolio is developed as well as
meeting the standards set by the College Board. The AP Portfolio is a demanding undertaking that is for the
advanced art student, seeking to challenge him or her and develop an art portfolio to earn college credit. Students
may work with traditional and non-traditional art media to explore 2D Digital Design visual problems. Cultural and
Social Perspectives may be incorporated into projects, as well as art historical references, and symbolism. Creative
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analog manipulation of traditional artwork may be explored with traditional media or through experimentation
and / or using Adobe Photoshop / Gimp or Digital techniques.
Projects will address specific visual problems as related to the chosen area in an advanced manner. Preliminary
studies will be completed in the sketchbook or work kept in an art folder / portfolio. We will use multiple online
resources including an Art Facebook page and the Class Pinterest Boards: http://pinterest.com/artzheart/, as well
as class resource books/videos.
The work created in AP Studio Art is a serious endeavor. The work of each student will be digitally documented
throughout the year so it can be included in his or her AP Studio Art Portfolio to be submitted to the College
Board. Students are responsible for photographing and editing each completed work. It is highly suggested to
photograph / save work in process. Work will also be entered in area competitions and art shows.

Students must also meet the requirements set by the College Board for submission of an AP Studio Art 2D AP
Design Portfolio.

AP SCORING GUIDELINES / RUBRIC
https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap17-studio-art-sg.pdf

General Criteria for Grading:
1. Personal and thoughtful preparation and planning
2. Evidence of imagination and innovation
3. Care in craftsmanship and execution
4. Project meets assignment goals
5. Advanced mastery of art skills / techniques and appropriate use of art media
6. Serious, focused effort by student demonstrating personal vision
7. Self and class critiques
8. Sketchbook development of ideas and research for projects
9. Assignment is completed on time and turned in for teacher evaluation

Grading is based on a point system. Each assignment will have specific criteria, which the student must meet. Project
assignments are assigned points – 100 – 600 pts. Research / Inquiry / Sketchbook work is also assigned points as related
to each assignment. Sketchbook works may be graded as PROJECTS.

Mini Rubric: Work Quality in Concept & Execution:
1. Poor 3. Moderate 5. Strong
2. Limited 4. Good 6. Excellent

Numerical Grade:
Excellent: 100 – 95 Good: 84 – 75 Limited: 64 – 60
Strong: 94 – 85 Moderate: 74 – 65 Poor: 59-0


CLASS ART STUDIO:
1. You are to use only the computer assigned to you!
2. You have a class folder for printed work.
3. SAFE EJECT YOUR SD CARD – YOU RISK LOOSING YOUR IMAGES IF YOU DO NOT SAFE EJECT!
4. Make sure you shut down the computer properly at the end of class and return its proper place / PLUG
IT IN. Do not just close the lid!
5. Others use the same space to work. PLEASE make sure to leave your work area clean at the end of
class. Take a last look before you leave class to make sure everything is in order and you have all your
supplies returned to the correct place. This is part of your studio practice / responsibilities.

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RANGE OF APPROACHES /BREADTH:

FOCUS - 2-D Design Issues may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Works demonstrating understanding of a range of 2D Design issues.
Look for engagement with a range of 2D Design issues such as the following: Unity
Balance, Variety, Emphasis, Rhythm, Contrast, Proportion, Repetition, Scale, Figure/Ground Relationship

Key Scoring Descriptors
A. Application of 2-D Design Principles to a Broad Range of Design Problems
B. Originality and Innovative Thinking
C. Range of Intentions or Approaches
D. Confident, Evocative Work that Engages the Viewer
E. Technical Competence and Skill with Materials and Media
F. Appropriation and the Student “Voice”
G. Image Quality (for Weak and Poor Breadth sections only)
H. Overall Accomplishment

Resources:
http://edex.adobe.com/digital-careers/ http://photo.net/history/timeline
http://edex.adobe.com/visual-design/ http://planetphotoshop.com/category/tutorials
http://www.photoshop.com/learn http://www.photoshop.com/people
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html http://www.masters-of-
https://iphonephotographyschool.com/ photography.com/A/abbott/abbott.html
https://iphonephotographyschool.com/ipa/ http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/50-great-
https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/i-3-photoshop/ photographers-you-should-know/
http://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer/ http://fairuse.stanford.edu/

PROGRAMS:
Class: Adobe Photoshop
For Home Editing if you do not have Photoshop:
Editing Programs: https://www.lifewire.com/photo-editing-software-buyers-guide-1702499
Or GIMP at http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ or other digital editing programs
Adobe Photoshop CS2 Free Download - http://www.techspot.com/downloads/3689-adobe-photoshop-
cs2.html

*ALL ASSIGNED SUMMER WORK IS DUE ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF CLASS, AUGUST 13, 2018*
*IF YOU ARE A NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENT, YOUR SUMMER WORK IS DUE MONDAY, AUGUST 27TH

RESOURCE VIDEOS:
Photoshop Tutorials: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html
*See What You Can Create in Photoshop: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-
cc.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/beginner/applaunch/o
rientation/collection.ccx.js
*Edit Your First Photo: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photo-
editor.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/beginner/applaunc
h/orientation/collection.ccx.js
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*RESIZE AN IMAGE: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/resize-
image.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/beginner/applaunc
h/orientation/collection.ccx.js
*Crop a Photo: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/crop-remove-photo-
edges.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/topics/crop/collection.ccx.js
*Learn how and when to sharpen an image and the best sharpening technique at each point in your workflow:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-sharpen-
photos.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/advanced/applau
nch/continuinged/collection.ccx.js
*Adjust and exaggerate facial features: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/face-aware-
liquify.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/advanced/applaun
ch/continuinged/collection.ccx.js
*Composite Images by Selecting and Masking: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/composite-select-
mask.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/topics/compositing/collection.ccx.js
*How Şakir Yildirim created “Crawler”: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/liquify-filter-motion-
effects.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/topics/get-inspired/collection.ccx.js
*How Amr Elshamy created "Round Things": https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/use-polar-coordinates-
filter.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/topics/get-inspired/collection.ccx.js
*Easily and accurately select image areas: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/selection-masking-
space.html?playlist=/ccx/v1/collection/product/photoshop/segment/photographer/explevel/advanced/applaun
ch/orientation/collection.ccx.js
*Helpful: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-creative-photo-i/
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BREADTH: A RANGE OF APPROACHES

Photoshop / Editing / Resizing / Uploading / Plagiarism / Pinterest / YouTube / Facebook

PROJECTS MAY CHANGE FROM THOSE LISTED BELOW

BREADTH Project 1: Summer Work – EDIT – MY BEST PHOTOGRAPH and BEST SET OF 5 in B&W and Color
INNOVATIONS – Select a video from above for a new project EACH WEEK
Unity Balance Variety Emphasis Rhythm, Contrast, Proportion Repetition, Scale, Movement, Figure /Ground
Relationship THROUGH Color, Line, Value/Intensity, Shape, Texture, Space, Form
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer/
Media: Digital Photography, Color and B&W

BREADTH Project 2 and 3: Self Portrait Formal and Manipulated
Unity Balance Proportion Scale Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: http://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer/
http://www.mylovt.com/
https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-de-portraits/
https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photography-text-portraits/?eq=Photography%20Text&etslf=13176
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BREADTH Project 4A: Dramatic Light / Shadows in B&W Format
Unity Balance Emphasis Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-dramatic-
light/?eq=Photographer%20Dramatic%20Light&etslf=20252
http://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/silhouettes/
Media: Digital Photography, Photoshop

BREADTH Project 4B: Macro Photography / Close Up – Texture or Organic
Unity Emphasis Texture Shape Organic
STUDENT SET UP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhLfLOcRHlw
RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmBh0NNEm00&t=3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ71WrmCeeQ http://www.lightstalking.com/6-tips-for-successful-macro-
photography
http://www.lightstalking.com/4-macro-photography-tips-to-inspire-the-contortionist-in-you
http://digital-photography-school.com/fun-with-macro-photography/
http://www.lightstalking.com/macro-guide
Media: Digital Photography, Photoshop or Gimp

BREADTH Project 5: Woven / Cut / Sliced and Diced Composite Photography
Unity, Rhythm, Balance, Repetition
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-sliced-and-diced/
Media: Digital Photography, Paper Cutter / Exacto, Ruler, Glue

BREADTH Project 6: Action Sequence Shots Using Composite Photography
Unity Emphasis Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-action-
sequence/?eq=Photographer%20Action&etslf=9648 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_exposure
http://learnmyshot.com/multiple-exposure-photography-technique/
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/double-multiple-exposure-photography-tutorials/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/tiffanymueller/8332957994/
http://www.lightstalking.com/tutorial-how-to-create-action-sequence-shots-using-composite-photography
Media: Multiple Images, Digital Manipulation

BREADTH Project 7: Cubism Montage / Photo Collage David Hockney and Jeremy Wolff
Unity Balance Variety Emphasis Scale Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: Cubism http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/cubism.htm
http://jeremywolff.com/collages/
http://www.hockneypictures.com/photos/photos_polaroids.php
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/david_hockneys_cubist_photography
Media: Digital Photography, Collage ANALOG ASSEMBLED

BREADTH Project 8: Distortion Andrew Davidhazy Phoenix Process Based Peripheral Portrait
Emphasis Unity
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-
phoenixprocessperipheralport/?eq=phoenix&etslf=31089 http://people.rit.edu/andpph/exhibit-1.html
Media: Digital Manipulation, Photoshop or GIMP

BREADTH Project 9: Float
Unity Balance Emphasis
RESOURCES: http://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/float/
Media: Digital Manipulation, Photoshop or GIMP

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BREADTH Project 10: Sarolta Ban B&W Photo Allegory or Maggie Taylor Dreamlike World of Narrative
Photomontages
Unity Balance Proportion Scale Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: http://www.saroltaban.com/
http://www.photoshop.com/spotlights/maggie-taylor http://maggietaylor.com/
http://wwwimages.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/casestudies/photoshop/maggie-
taylor/pdfs/maggietaylor-casestudy.pdf
Media: Digital Photography, Digital Collage, B&W, Scanned Objects, Digital Photography, Digital Photomontage,
Photoshop

BREADTH Project 11: Reflection
Unity Balance Emphasis Proportion Scale Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: https://www.pinterest.com/artzheart/photographer-reflection/
Media: Digital Photography, Digital Photomontage, Photoshop

BREADTH Project 12: Good Vibrations Stephanie Jung
Unity Balance Emphasis Variety Figure/Ground Relationship
RESOURCES: http://www.stephaniejungphotography.de/japan
http://www.stephaniejungphotography.de/work
Media: Digital Photography, Photoshop or GIMP

*OTHER PROJECTS YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE: TEACHER REVIEW OF YOUR IMAGES FOR SELECTIONS, CUBISM,
JOSEPH CORNELL BOX, REFLECTION, PINTEREST PHOTOGRAPHER BOARDS OR YOUR PERSONAL INTEREST *
SEMESTER FINAL: BREADTH IMAGES EDITED FOR UPLOADS (IN JANUARY), POWER POINT DIGITAL PORTFOLIO /
BREADTH SECTION
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CONCENTRATION: SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION
This is your focused study of created works that are visually cohesive and have an underlying thematic concept.
You are required to have 10 – 12 work depending on size and details, 12 images overall, some of which may be
details. Sketchbook work and student teacher dialogue is required in your planning from a personal artist
statement / commentary.
Key Scoring Descriptors
A. Integration of the Topic of the Concentration and the Work Presented
B. Decision Making and Discovery through Investigation
C. Originality and Innovative Thinking
D. Evocative Theme and Engagement of the Viewer
E. Understanding and Application of 2-D Design Principles
F. Transformation and Growth
G. Technical Competence and Skill with Materials and Media
H. Appropriation and the Student “Voice”
I. Image Quality (for Weak and Poor Concentration Only)
J. Overall Accomplishment

In applying these descriptors, consider the content, style, and process of the work. Also, keep in mind 2-D design
issues such as the following:
Unity, Variety, Balance, Emphasis, Contrast, Rhythm, Repetition, Proportion, Scale, Figure/Ground Relationships

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QUALITY

This section comes from your created works – YOUR 5 BEST WORKS NO LARGER THAN 18” X 24”, MATTED, and
physically submitted to the College Board. Work will be returned to you in July.


Follow the class timeline. ALL work must be completed by April, 2019 due to the school testing
schedule.

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Your Semester Final includes the completion of your Power Point Digital Portfolio
which includes the REVISED Breadth, Concentration, and Quality Images. Your
Digital Upload of all selected works for Breadth and Concentration. Work printed
and matted for the Quality section of your portfolio. ALL WORK taken home unless
it is being submitted into an Art Show.
All supplies returned, your class computer files cleaned off your assigned
computer, and your Google Drive cleaned out leaving only your AP submitted
images in each portfolio section folder.

Any questions – ASK! J

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NAME: ___________________________________________________________ Class Period: ___________

Studio Art Class Expectations 2018 -2019

1. Respect each other and each other’s work.
2. Respect your work environment. Take care of class art supplies, ask if you need something, return
supplies to where they belong when you are done working, and leave your work area / sink / counters
clean.
3. Commit to doing your best! Arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to work. Use class time
efficiently. Turn your work in on time. If you are absent, make arrangements to complete your work.
You may even work before official class starts and come visit anytime you are free to create J
4. Get out of your comfort zone and take a risk as you create. Work = BE PASSIONATE IN YOUR WORK!
(i.e., Work ethic, sketchbooks, homework, research, dialogue, critiques, studio practice / clean up,
class participation, and final projects).
5. Communicate good news, bad news, important news, and any pertinent information that would
affect your work or class participation. I am here to cheer you on, to listen, to help, to advocate for
you, and to make any situation workable, but you must COMMUNICATE with me. Ask me questions if
something is not clear or you need help. Let me know of any problems.
6. Keep your cell phone off and away during class unless we are doing a class activity that requires you
to research on your phone.
7. No food is allowed in class. This protects your artwork. If you have a drink, make sure you can close it
or it has a lid so it does not spill on your work.
8. Do not venture to the “Off Limits” areas of the art room without teacher permission, i.e., outside
patio, teacher planning area, supply / storage areas.

Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name (Printed): ________________________________________ Date: __________

Parent / Guardian Contact
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email:
________________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature:
_________________________________________________________________

Thank you!
Dr. K

YOUR COPY

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2D CREATIVE PHOTO I and III / DIGITAL STUDIO Art, 2D PHOTO INNOVATIONS SUPPLIES

Most class project supplies are provided for you. This is a list of supplemental supplies that are required for
class. Please take care to LABEL ALL your personal art supplies and to return them to the 2D Photo / Digital
Storage Shelf or keep them in your backpack at the end of each class.

Materials for the 2D CREATIVE PHOTO I and III / DIGITAL STUDIO Art, 2D PHOTO INNOVATIONS:
1. DIGITAL CAMERA + YOUR CELL PHONE
2. BOUND (book style) Sketchbook at least 9x12
3. 9 x 12 inch Portfolio to store your work or a Presentation Portfolio.
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/90717-Itoya-Art-Profolio-Evolution-Presentation-Portfolio-8.5x11-
24-pages OR A FOLDER / NOTEBOOK
4. 16 GB+ SD Card to document your work digitally and to save your work. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN SD
CARD YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THE CLASS CAMERA OR WORK ON THE CLASS AP COMPUTERS
DUE TO STORAGE ISSUES.
AKA the OLIVIA Addendum: You cannot use the teacher SD Card.

Though I will have most supplies for you, at times you may be working with individually chosen media. If
your supplies of choice are not available in the class studio, you will be responsible for acquiring your own
materials of choice if you wish to work with other media not readily available in class.

Because PRINTING INKS, Transparencies, Photo Chemicals, etc. and special DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS
are very expensive:

*You are asked for a nominal supply donation of $15.00 to cover a portion of the
printing of your work. *
If you cannot afford the supplies speak to me privately. *
If you are able to assist another student, donations are accepted. *

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NAME: _______________________________________________________ Class Period: ___________

Studio Art Class Expectations 2018 -2019

1. Respect each other and each other’s work.
2. Respect your work environment. Take care of class art supplies, ask if you need something, return
supplies to where they belong when you are done working, and leave your work area / sink / counters
clean.
3. Commit to doing your best! Arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to work. Use class time
efficiently. Turn your work in on time. If you are absent, make arrangements to complete your work.
You may even work before official class starts and come visit anytime you are free to create J
4. Get out of your comfort zone and take a risk as you create. Work = BE PASSIONATE IN YOUR WORK!
(i.e., Work ethic, sketchbooks, homework, research, dialogue, critiques, studio practice / clean up,
class participation, and final projects).
5. Communicate good news, bad news, important news, and any pertinent information that would
affect your work or class participation. I am here to cheer you on, to listen, to help, to advocate for
you, and to make any situation workable, but you must COMMUNICATE with me. Ask me questions if
something is not clear or you need help. Let me know of any problems.
6. Keep your cell phone off and away during class unless we are doing a class activity that requires you
to research on your phone.
7. No food is allowed in class. This protects your artwork. If you have a drink, make sure you can close it
or it has a lid so it does not spill on your work.
8. Do not venture to the “Off Limits” areas of the art room without teacher permission, i.e., outside
patio, teacher planning area, supply / storage areas.

Student Signature: _____________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name (Printed): ________________________________________ Date: __________

Parent / Guardian Contact
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email:
________________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature:
_________________________________________________________________

Thank you!
Dr. K

RETURN THIS COPY TO TEACHER






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