Final Project

Objective
Students will be able to create three separate pieces based on a chosen concentration or theme. Students will demonstrate how to mat, mount, and display their work including a typed artist statement. Below are the guidelines for each section of the project.
 
Assignment
You will create three pieces based on one concentration or theme.
The theme for your project is ____________________________________________________. This will be discussed in class, as well as, examples given to guide you in this process. Each of your pieces should be a sustained investigation in the concentration. Your three pieces should stylistically look like they came from you.
Your work does not need to be any larger that 12”x18” and shouldn’t be any smaller than 9”x12”.
A border is optional and shouldn’t be larger that ½” of an inch.
 
Matting and Mounting
A demonstration will be given to guide you in how to mat and mount your projects. Sketch and write the dimensions in the area provided below.
1.                                                         2.                                                         3.
 
 
 
Artist’s Statement
This writing should be 1-2 paragraphs typed in length explaining the following:
Example of formatting will be given in class.
 
- How did your theme come about?
- What are the concepts, issues or ideas you have explored here and how are they linked in your work? 
- What experiences have contributed to the making of this work?
- What materials and techniques have you used and why did you choose these? 
- Do the materials have an impact on the meaning of the work?
- How does the way the work is displayed, hung, otherwise presented contribute to how it communicates with the viewer?
- How did you consider the arrangement of the works within the space that you have available?
- Do you have an overall vision for presenting this body of work?
  • Be HONEST when writing about your work.
  • Do not write fluff or make things up about your work.
  • Refrain from using words such as beautiful, amazing, gorgeous, etc.
  • Stick to the facts!
  • Check your grammar and spelling.
  • Cannot exceed 400 words.​

Grading Sheet For Projects

*Points may be deducted or not included for late work or poor paper quality
Each project is graded on a 4-0 scale (4=10pts, 3.5=8pts, 3=7pts, 2=5pts, 1=3pts)
40 points possible for each project = 120 points
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Project #1 (Due Friday 4/20)
1. Concept 
2. Composition
3. Craftsmanship
4. Artist's Statement (How does your piece communicate your concept?)

Project #2 (Due Friday 5/2)
1. Concept 
2. Composition
3. Craftsmanship
4. Artist's Statement (How does your piece communicate your concept?)

Project #3 (Due Friday 5/18) (Thursday 5/17 for Seniors)
1. Concept 
2. Composition
3. Craftsmanship
4. Artist's Statement (How does your piece communicate your concept?)

Grading Sheet for Display

These are graded on a 4-0 scale (4=10pts, 3.5=8pts, 3=7pts, 2=5pts, 1=3pts)
3 Requirements  = 30 points possible

1. Matting/Mounting
2. Typed Artist's Statement
​3. Pieces Completed Relate Stylistically

Examples

Click on the links below to find examples from the AP Studio Art website showing Concentrations or Sustained Investigations

TimeLine - Due Dates

1st Project Due and Grade:
Friday 4/20 

2nd Project Due and Grade: Wednesday  5/2

3rd Project Due and Grade:
Friday 5/18

Hang Work in Hall:
Friday - 5/18 & Monday 5/21
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Senior Finals: 5/17    Finals: 5/23