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DUE: Wednesday, JANUARY 8th, 2014. NAME: _________________________________ PART 1: Breadth/Concentration Portfolio: (100 points) 1. Complete 5 of the breadth assignments to Portfolio quality from this quarter. 2. Complete 5 of the concentration assignments to Portfolio quality from this quarter. Look back at all of the work you have completed in the first quarter and pick the 10 most successful pieces. You will present them for critique in a Portfolio Ready state: - Complete, no sketches, shading is at an AP level, no empty backgrounds, no smudges, no torn or crumpled paper. (LAY ARTWORK FLATLY!) (Photo students will make a list of their 10 best pieces with detailed descriptions these MUST be uploaded to your blogs for consideration) - Review rubrics and grades that I have returned to you and make adjustments based on the feedback. Make adjustments based on the feedback of your peers. - Stored in a portfolio. - If you want a piece to be re-graded, include the original rubric/self evaluation for these works (Ms. Guiles will provide one for you). - DO NOT include works from your 1st quarter benchmark. If you want me to photograph something that you have finished from 1st quarter, bring it to me separately. PART 2: Breadth/Concentration Artist Statement (typed). (50 points)
For 2nd quarter, you are to revise your existing artist statement (or create a new one if you didnt do one or were unhappy with yours) to include discussion of works from your breadth and concentration.
and integrity. The expression of this commitment will vary, but the effectiveness of your artist's statement stems from the authority with which you write it.
6. Write five sentences that tell the truth about your connection to your work. If you are stuck, start by filling in the blanks below. When I work with__________ I am reminded that___________. I begin a piece by______________. I know a piece is done when__________________. When my work is going well, I am filled with a sense of
prepared to rework it several times. Think about how you would describe your work to someone who didn't know you, what other people have said about your work, what you are aiming to achieve in your paintings, your outlook on life. Ask a friend for comments on what you've written (but pick someone you know will give you an honest answer, this is no time for "that's lovely" comments). Write your artist's statement in first person ("I work ..."), not third person ("Mary works ..."). Can an Artist's Statement Change? Certainly, because you and your work will change. PART III: Mid Term Self Evaluation (Breadth and Concentration) (50 points): AP STUDIO: SELF EVALUTATION NAME: _______________________________ Breadth: These artworks should demonstrate a variety of approaches to subject matter, media within each drawing, 2d design, or 3d design portfolio Breadth critique: These works should show a variety of approaches to art making and to subject matter. This particular series of works show: ___ little variety, repetitive ___ some variety, somewhat repetitive ___ good variety - little repetition ___ wide variety- shows a broad range of approach to subject matter and materials How original or unique are these pieces? ___ common ___somewhat original ___ original
___highly original
How skillful and consistent are the techniques shown in this work? ___ somewhat skillful/inconsistent ___ skillful/ some inconsistencies ___ highly skillful/consistent
What are the strongest pieces/skills at this time? Why?
Suggestions for new ideas for work: What ideas have you started to develop in your work and/or sketchbook over the course of this quarter?
Concentration: The Concentration section of the final portfolio shows the student's in-depth planned investigation to an idea in art that is personally fascinating. Your mastery of design and/or drawing skills should be apparent in the composition, concept, and execution of your works, whether they are simple or complex. Concentration critique: These works should show a cohesiveness of approaches to art making and to subject matter. This particular series of works show: ___ little cohesiveness, scattered in concept and technique. ___ some cohesiveness, somewhat scattered. ___ good cohesiveness the work has similar concepts/approaches, with some deviations. ___ excellent cohesiveness- the series gels well together and shows growth and development. How original or unique are these pieces? ___ common ___somewhat original ___ original
___highly original
How skillful and consistent are the techniques shown in this work? ___ somewhat skillful/inconsistent ___ skillful/ some inconsistencies ___ highly skillful/consistent