Welcome to Summer!

Welcome AP Drawing Students for Summer of 2017!

Summer Wheatfield by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889.

I hope this blog is an source of support, useful information, and inspiration to you.
Here is a copy of the email I sent home for your reference:
Remember to be sure to send me a picture of your signed contract as proof that you read through all the important information there.  Also note that I have attached the reference documents and syllabus included in that email here in this post.

My email is: m.carsley@severnschool.com

Dear AP Drawing Students,

Welcome to AP Drawing! I am very glad you have decided to take on this course. This is an important email with a lot of necessary information, so please be sure to keep it for future reference.

Your syllabus for this course is attached. The syllabus includes course expectations, outline of the schedule for the year, and resources for the course. It also includes your summer assignments, which I've also included below.  I have also attached a list of galleries, museums, and summer art programs for your reference.

You also should review the AP Portfolio website to familiarize yourself with the official digital portfolio requirements as well as review sample student portfolio work.  The link is here:

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-studio-art-drawing
AP Studio Art: Drawing – Students – AP Courses – The College Board
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AP’s high school Studio Art: Drawing course is a rigorous, college-level class that provides an opportunity to gain skills colleges recognize.


You and your parents/guardians need to read over the syllabus and review the AP Portfolio website, and sign the contract at the end of it. You must email me a photo/scan of your signed form by Wednesday, June 14th.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

 
 

Summer Work:
A summer portfolio to be presented to first day of class in the fall semester.  This should consist of:

• 6-8 drawings, paintings, or 2-D mixed media work created over the summer to be included in your Breadth portfolio. You may choose to make your works on your own, in a class or camp that you may chose to attend or from the options presented throughout the summer on my summer AP art blog.  (Please note link below)  These works should be well made and portfolio-quality. You are encouraged to explore and experiment. Media, technique, and size are your choice. Works from previous classes or works created prior to the upcoming summer will not be accepted. 

 
http://mrscarsleysapdrawing.weebly.com
AP Drawing with Mrs. Carsley - Home
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“ Great things are done by a series of small things brought together .”                                                                                 ...

 
Be sure to check the blog regularly (I recommend once a week) for reminders and inspiration.  I will start making new blog posts next week.
 
 

Remember with each assignment think and analyze how you are designing your work. Make simple sketches of your ideas before or as you create in your sketchbook. Use the elements and principles of art, while you design and manipulate your media and materials. Make decisions as you design, critique and assess your work during the process. If you would like to send to me a digital photo through email, we can discuss your work or any questions or concerns you may have along the way throughout the summer. 
 
 

• A summer sketchbook to be presented at the time of the summer portfolio.  Artists draw. Works in the sketchbook need not be refined, but should be reflective of the desire and habit to create that is innate in all artists.  Your sketchbook should be your companion to sketch in, scrapbook in, research in, and journal in throughout the summer. It is highly recommended that you research some of the artists listed at the end of the course syllabus or presented to you through the summer on the blog and record your research in your sketchbook. 

 

• A visit to at least one museum or gallery.  This can be documented in your sketchbook. Please see the attachment in your AP email titled "You made it to an art museum..." for guidance.

 

• An online portfolio for your summer work. Make a new page for AP Summer Work on your Weebly, and share the link with me and your classmates noted on this email. You will be expected use the website to share your in-progress shots and finished works.  You are encouraged, but not required to share on each others blog pages regarding your works and process.

 

• Read one book about an artist that inspires you.  Please refer to some of the artists listed at the end of the course syllabus or presented to you through the summer on the blog.  You may also consider an artist you have already encountered in your previous art courses.  You will be asked to discuss and share this book at the beginning of the semester and throughout.  The focus of this is to discover and reflect in your own time on the life, work, and creative process of an artist that inspires you.  The book need not be long but, it is important that you consider the life of an artist deeply and how they inspire you.

 
Lastly, please be sure to save the attachments to this email in a safe place that you can easily access.  Most importantly, feel free to contact me via email or my blog anytime throughout the summer should you have any questions or concerns.  
Live creatively all Summer long!
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