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Exams: 2005 Studio Art 3-D Design: Quality Samples
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Section I
The student works displayed on this page are examples of works submitted for this section by students in June 2005.
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: Matthew Byun, Seoul International School; Seoul, South Korea
Score 6
The presentation of these works of wearable art is confident and at the same time imaginative. Design principles have been applied with expressive sensitivity; movement is achieved in color and texture applications.
While students and teachers often refrain from considering fashion in this category, we would encourage this conceptual application of this medium.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1a. 25" x 15" denim, newspaper
1b. 25" x 15" denim, newspaper
2a. 19" x 12" denim
2b. 19" x 12" denim
3a. 25" x 15" denim, zipper
3b. 25" x 15" denim, zipper
4a. 39" x 10" denim, zipper
4b. 39" x 10" denim, zipper
5a. 25" x 15" leather, zipper
5b. 25" x 15" leather, zipper
Portfolio 2: Mark Zou, Creekview High School; Carrollton, TX
Score 5
This sculptural investigation is quite strong, although there are inconsistencies. The visual ideas expressed show thinking, as the artist engages with many aspects of technique. Some pieces are more resolved than others, but confidence is evident in the attempt to explore media. Images 1 and 3 are more successful than the other examples in their manipulation of media.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1a. 17" x 11" x 16" mixed media
1b. 17" x 11" x 16" mixed media
2a. 1'6" x 1'9" x 1' mixed media
2b. 1'6" x 1'9" x 1' mixed media
3a. 10" x 19" x 8" clay, paint
3b. 10" x 19" x 8" clay, paint
4a. 5' x 3' x 2' branches, spray paint
4b. 5' x 3' x 2' branches, spray paint
5a. 5" x 6" x 6" plaster, paint, wood
5b. 5" x 6" x 6" plaster, paint, wood
Portfolio 3: Samantha K. Patterson, Great Valley High School; Malvern, PA
Score: 4
This portfolio exhibits a technical competence in work that engages a relatively narrow exploration of 3-D design principles. Though image 5 is modest in the materials used, it represents an investigation of unity, variety, rhythm, and proportion. This piece succeeds at a higher level than do the torso ceramic figures. The space in and around the forms in the ceramic works could have received more consideration.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1a. 11" x 9" x 9" ceramic
1b. 11" x 9" x 9" ceramic
2a. 19" x 8" x 10" ceramic
2b. 19" x 8" x 10" ceramic
3a. 15" x 4" x 3" ceramic
3b. 15" x 4" x 3" ceramic
4a. 6" x 2" x 2" ceramic
4b. 6" x 2" x 2" ceramic
5a. 19" x 9"x 4" paper
5b. 19" x 9"x 4" paper
Portfolio 4: Joseph N. Briggs, Putnam City High School; Oklahoma City, OK
Score 3
By the final piece of the portfolio, proficiency emerges in the use of the 3-D design principles. The ideas attempted by the artist may have been more ambitious than his technical skills allowed him to resolve. Sincere effort is present in the portfolio, even in the pieces that are not completely resolved. For example, the form in image 3 would benefit from further exploration of emphasis, contrast, and variety, but it does begin to express content.
* Important Note:
The numbers of the slides run from top left to bottom right.
1a. 32" x 16" x 6" stained glass
1b. 32" x 16" x 6" stained glass
2a. 4" x 4" x 13" stained glass/wire
2b. 4" x 4" x 13" stained glass/wire
3a. 11" x 10" x 10" ceramic
3b. 11" x 10" x 10" ceramic
4a. 15" x 10" x 6" ceramic
4b. 15" x 10" x 6" ceramic
5a. 18" x 8" x 8" mixed media
5b. 18" x 8" x 8" mixed media
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