Student artists shine in AP Studio Art
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March 22, 2010
Filed under Fine Arts, Top Stories
Advanced Placement Studio Art is a relatively new class option in the Sioux Falls School District. This class allows students to explore their artistic abilities and creativity, and instead of taking an AP final exam, a student portfolio marks the finale of the class.
Students are expected to produce 24 pieces of artwork throughout the course of the year, twelve breadth pieces that, according to teacher Mrs.. Lisa Vande Vegte, “illustrate a mastery of skills in drawing and a strong understanding of design elements and principles.” These pieces can be in represented in any media or subject.
The remaining twelve pieces require students to show a growth in a theme or focus. This is called the Concentration portion of their portfolio.
“This is more personal and involves a mastery of their technique and risk-taking,” said Vande Vegte.
Portfolios are due by May 6, and they are then submitted to the AP Central Board which is composed of high school teachers and college professors. The artwork is evaluated and scored on the basis of design, composition, and mastery of skills. Completing this course counts as a fine arts elective credit and college credit, depending on the score of the portfolio.
Many students agree that one of the best things about this course is that they are given free reign to create whatever art they want using any possible medium. This makes the requirement of creating twenty four pieces a little easier.
“Having an option of doing whatever I want, having no restrictions, is my favorite part,” stated senior Gretchen Barr. With a wide range of possibilities from painting to drawing, photography to graphics, creativity permeates through the classroom. “We get to experience creativity and we are allowed to experiment,” said junior Korbin Hoffman.
Senior Kelly Schmidt is working on the theme of “distorted fashion” for her concentration.
“I like fashion, and making fashion look artificial when its natural,” she said.
Many of the students enrolled in AP Studio Art are planning on pursuing a career in art.
“I want to do graphic design,” said senior McKenzie Kneip.
This year there are ten students enrolled in AP studio art. These students will participate in a school wide art show held at RHS in April. Anyone is welcome to revel in the amazing artwork done by RHS art students. If you are interested in a career in art, AP Studio Art would be a great elective option for next year.
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