DESIGN
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR AP 2D DESIGN
 You will fill a sketchbook with the specific assignments listed below.
 Your sketchbook should be between the sizes of 8x10 to 9x12.
 Make tabs for each page.
 Every page should include images and words and should be treated as a
journal page with considerations made with regards to composition.
 Look at the example of pages on www.mhsart.wordpress.com
 PUT THE DATE ON EVERY PAGE YOU FINISH.
 DO NOT DRAW FROM PHOTOGRAPHS, magazines, etc. The use of
published photographs or the work of other artists for duplication is plagiarism. Draw from
observation, things you see in the world. Learn to translate the dynamic three-dimensional
world into a two-dimensional world.
 NO CUTE, PRETTY, PRECIOUS, ADORABLE, or TRITE images. This is a college
level art class, not a recreation program to make pretty pictures to hang in your house.
Expect your ideas about what makes good art to be challenged.
 DON’T BE BORING WITH YOUR WORK. Challenge me!
Page 1: Illustrate the definition of Quality as defined by the College Board:
Quality — Section I
(one-third of total score)
5 actual works
that demonstrate mastery of design in concept, composition and execution
Page 2-: Illustrate the definition of Concentration as defined by the College Board:
Concentration — Section II
(one-third of total score)
12 digital images;
some may be details Works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular 2D Design concern
Page 3: Illustration the definition of Breadth as defined by the College Board:
Breadth — Section III
(one-third of total score)
12 digital images;
1 image each of 12 different works
A variety of works demonstrating understanding of the principles of 2D Design concerns
Page 4: Illustrate the definition of the Elements of Art: basic visual symbols in the language of art, to
communicate ideas.
Page 5: Illustrate the definition of line: the path of a moving point through space (5 typeshorizontal, vertical, zigzag, curved, diagonal).
Page 6: Illustrate the definition of shape: enclosed area having 2 dimensions (2 typesgeometric and organic).
Page 7: Illustrate the definition of form: enclosed volume having 3 dimensions (2 typesorganic and geometric).
Page 8: Illustrate the definition of space: the area around, below, within, above an object
Page 9: Illustrate the definition of color: derived from reflected light (primary- red, blue,
yellow: secondary- green, violet, orange: intermediate- yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-violet,
blue-green, red-violet, red-orange)
Page 10: Illustrate the definition of value: differences between lightness and darkness (2
types- flat: sudden change in value; graded- gradual change in value).
Page 11: Illustrate the definition of texture: applies to the surface of an object (2 typesactual- how something actually feels: simulated- how something appears to feel)
Page 12: Illustrate the definition the principles of art: basic rules that govern how artists
organize the elements of art.
Page 13: Illustrate the definition of rhythm: indicates movement by the repetition of
elements or objects.
Page 14: Illustrate the definition of movement: used to create the look and feeling of action
and to guide the viewer’s eyes throughout the work of art.
Page 15: Illustrate the definition of pattern: concerned with decorative surface design. The
unit that is repeated in visual pattern is called a motif.
Page 16: Illustrate the definition of balance: concerned with equalizing visual forces, or
elements, in a work of art.
Page 17: Illustrate the definition of proportion: relationship of one part to another or one
part to the whole.
Page 18: Illustrate the definition of variety: concerned with difference or contrast.
Page 19: Illustrate the definition of emphasis: makes one part of a work dominant over the
other parts.
Page 20: Illustrate the definition of harmony/ unity: a quality of wholeness or oneness
that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art.
Page 21: Research an artist who uses the Formalist style (uses the Elements and/ or
Principles as the subject of their work). Include the artist name, date of work, sketch/ sketches of
work, 3 facts about the artist, style, or techniques used.
Page 22: Create your own example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any
Element or Principle.
Page 23: Research a second artist who uses the Formalist style (uses the Elements and/ or
Principles as the subject of their work). Include the artist name, date of work, sketch/ sketches of
work, 3 facts about the artist, style, or techniques used.
Page 24: Create a second example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any Element
or Principle.
Page 25: Research a third artist who uses the Formalist style (uses the Elements and/ or
Principles as the subject of their work). Include the artist name, date of work, sketch/ sketches of
work, 3 facts about the artist, style, or techniques used.
Page 26: Create a third example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any Element
or Principle.
Page 27: Create a mini concentration (series of works with the same theme and/ or subject).
Create the first work in a concentration.
Page 28: Create project 2 of your concentration.
Page 29: Create project 3 of your concentration.
Page 30: : Create project 4 of your concentration.