Wylie Ferguson
Art Studio
Course Description
This course will introduce and challenge Art Instructors to the fundamental elements and advanced principles of producing excellent portfolios for submission to the College Board. There will be hands-on projects and curriculum issues that set the standard for the highest quality of product. Participants will gain greater knowledge of the evaluation process and the best practices of the outstanding instructors. Insight to the structure of the evaluation rubric and the utilitarian nature of standard setting will be a significant part of this course offering. All three portfolios will be unilaterally covered.
Course Outline
Day One
Program Updates
- Submission – Digital
- Audit – Curriculum Concerns
- Equity & Access
Portfolio Structure
- Breath Section Overview
- Concentration Section Structure
- Quality Section Idioms
Day Two
Establishing Breath Section
- Medium vs. Media
- Technical Skills
- Concepts
- Imagery
- Elements & Principles
Curriculum Issues
- Ideation
- On-going Process
Day Three
Developing Area of Concentration
- Submission – Digital
- Audit – Curriculum Concerns
- Equity & Access
Ideology
Day Four
Assessment & Evaluation
- The A.P. Rubric
- The Portfolio Review Process
Day Five
Technical Issues & Presentation
Plagiarism & Artistic Integrity
