Sustained Investigation
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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS TO COMPLETE THE SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION
Process:
Sustained Investigation Introduction
Sustained Investigation Introduction Handout
1) SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION Ideas sheet #1
2) Play: Word Association and Art Challenges
3) SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION Brainstorming Ideas sheet #2:
"How to Brainstorm" -article from a RISD professor
“How do you develop an idea from a sketch to a finished work?”
“How do you work in a series?”
“How do artists manage to get their soul out into images?”
"A Guide to Subject Matter Selection" - Great Practical Tips!
A condensed list from the above article
"How to make your Questions Essential"
4) Topic Vetting:
Who Am I handout #1
Grading Chart and Reflections - handout #2
5) Mind Map of 2 -3 of your topics
6) Final Proposal
7) Inspiration & Mood Board
8) AP Drawing Sketchbook: SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION (Concentration) Research - Fine/digital Art - Quarter 2 + 3
or
AP Sketchbook: Sustained Investigation Research - Photography Option - Quarter 2 and 3
9) Begin 12 - 15 artworks
10) Document your process for your works
11) Critiques and revisions
12) Organize and finalize your final process documents
13) Photograph your works
14) If submitting to the College Board upload all works to your Digital Portfolio
15) Complete the written statement also review your SI Final Proposal to add to your written statement
16) Complete the written explanations for each slide
Review these TIPS for making sure your AP Portfolio meets all the requirements
Sustained Investigation Introduction
Sustained Investigation Introduction Handout
1) SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION Ideas sheet #1
2) Play: Word Association and Art Challenges
3) SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION Brainstorming Ideas sheet #2:
"How to Brainstorm" -article from a RISD professor
“How do you develop an idea from a sketch to a finished work?”
“How do you work in a series?”
“How do artists manage to get their soul out into images?”
"A Guide to Subject Matter Selection" - Great Practical Tips!
A condensed list from the above article
"How to make your Questions Essential"
4) Topic Vetting:
Who Am I handout #1
Grading Chart and Reflections - handout #2
5) Mind Map of 2 -3 of your topics
6) Final Proposal
7) Inspiration & Mood Board
8) AP Drawing Sketchbook: SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION (Concentration) Research - Fine/digital Art - Quarter 2 + 3
or
AP Sketchbook: Sustained Investigation Research - Photography Option - Quarter 2 and 3
9) Begin 12 - 15 artworks
10) Document your process for your works
11) Critiques and revisions
12) Organize and finalize your final process documents
13) Photograph your works
14) If submitting to the College Board upload all works to your Digital Portfolio
15) Complete the written statement also review your SI Final Proposal to add to your written statement
16) Complete the written explanations for each slide
Review these TIPS for making sure your AP Portfolio meets all the requirements
Example Student SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION PortfoliosAnthropomorphic figures to illustrate human qualities