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The student works displayed on this page are examples of works submitted for this section by students in June 2006.
All of the samples here were chosen because they clearly represent different points on the scoring scale for Section I, Quality. In the course of the AP evaluation, each section of the portfolio is scored on a six-point scale. Once the evaluation is complete, the various scores assigned to each student's portfolio are combined and transformed into the final AP grade of 1-5. The requirement for Section I of all three Studio Art portfolios is five pieces. For 3-D Design, two slides of each piece are submitted. Each group of five works (10 images) is accompanied by a brief rationale for the scores awarded to the works. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the students who have agreed to share their works in this way.
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Portfolio 1: Laura Hernandez, Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth, TX
Score: 6
These works shows imaginative, inventive, and confident articulation of the elements and principles of 3-D design.
Materials are used effectively, and technique is generally excellent as seen in slides 1, 3, and 5.
As seen in slide 3, the body of work demonstrates effective decision-making.
Slides 1, 4, and 5 reflect a personal vision and a strong voice.
All works, particularly slide 2, demonstrate consistent high quality.
Convincing engagement with 3-D space and functionality is evident in all works.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1, view 1. 3 1/2” x 1/4” x 1” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and wire
1, view 2. 3 1/2” x 1/4” x 1” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and wire
2, view 1. 1 1/8” x 5/8” x 3/4” cast ring, nickel silver
2, view 2. 1 1/8” x 5/8” x 3/4” cast ring, nickel silver
3, view 1. 2 1/2” x 1/4” x 1 1/2” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and copper
3, view 2. 2 1/2” x 1/4” x 1 1/2” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and copper
4, view 1. 1” x 1/4” x 1” cast ring, nickel silver
4, view 2. 1” x 1/4” x 1” cast ring, nickel silver
5, view 1. 3 1/2” x 1/8” x 1” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and copper
5, view 2. 3 1/2” x 1/8” x 1” fabricated pendant, nickel silver and copper
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Portfolio 2: Marco A. Perez, Trimble Technical High School, Fort Worth, TX
Score: 5
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Rationale for Score:
This body of work is generally strong, although there are inconsistencies in the overall quality.
As seen in slides 3, 4, and 5, the works successfully engage with most aspects of technique and materials.
Effective manipulation of 3-D design elements is evident within the group of works as a whole.
As seen in slides 1, 3, and 5, the works show strong engagement with 3-D space.
The works are fairly confident and demonstrate evidence of thinking.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1, view 1. 3’ x 2’8” x 2’2” welded metal and carapace
1, view 2. 3’ x 2’8” x 2’2” welded metal and carapace
2, view 1. 2’5” x 2’10” x 3’3” welded metal
2, view 2. 2’5” x 2’10” x 3’3” welded metal
3, view 1. 2’4” x 3’5” x 3’4” welded metal
3, view 2. 2’4” x 3’5” x 3’4” welded metal
4, view 1. 5’7” x 2’5” x 1’11” welded metal and cedar pole
4, view 2. 5’7” x 2’5” x 1’11” welded metal and cedar pole
5, view 1. 3’2” x 3’8” x 2’10” welded metal
5, view 2. 3’2” x 3’8” x 2’10” welded metal
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Portfolio 3: Jordan Kile, Irving High School, Irving, TX
Score: 4
Rationale for Score:
This good-quality body of work has some sense of purpose and direction, but it may not be fully resolved.
The student has a good understanding of the principles of 3-D design.
The works demonstrate engagement with 3-D space.
Elements of 3-D design are used.
The body of work shows some manipulation of ideas.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1, view 1. 4” x 8” x 3.5” ceramic
1, view 2. 4” x 8” x 3.5” ceramic
2, view 1. 10” x 4” x 4” ceramic
2, view 2. 10” x 4” x 4” ceramic
3, view 1. 10” x 4” x 4” ceramic
3, view 2. 10” x 4” x 4” ceramic
4, view 1. 6” x 3.5” x 3.5” ceramic
4, view 2. 6” x 3.5” x 3.5” ceramic
5, view 1. 6” x 6” x 3.5” ceramic
5, view 2. 6” x 6” x 3.5” ceramic
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Portfolio 4: Loren T. Alliston, The Fox Lane High School, Bedford, NY
Score: 3
Rationale for Score:
The body of work is of moderate quality.
It shows an emerging understanding of 3-D principles of design.
Real effort is demonstrated, but problems are not successfully resolved.
The works are more accomplished technically than they are conceptually.
The works indicate a weak engagement with 3-D space.
There is little sense of exploration.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1, view 1. 9” x 9” x 6.5” paper, oil, wood
1, view 2. 9” x 9” x 6.5” paper, oil, wood
2, view 1. 31” x 13” x 13” wood
2, view 2. 31” x 13” x 13” wood
3, view 1. 11” x 18” x 10” cardboard
3, view 2. 11” x 18” x 10” cardboard
4, view 1. 22” x 13” x 5.5” beanie babies
4, view 2. 22” x 13” x 5.5” beanie babies
5, view 1. 52” x 23” x 6” mixed media
5, view 2. 52” x 23” x 6” mixed media
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