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. Include visual examples of line, color, shape, value, texture, space, and form.
Page 5: Illustrate the definition the Principles of Art: basic rules that govern how artists organize the
elements of art. Include visual examples of rhythm, variety, harmony/ unity, balance, repetition, contrast, emphasis,
and proportion.
Page 6: Illustrate a page combining 2 elements and 2 principles of art
Page 7: 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 8: Create your own example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any Element or
Principle.
Page 9: 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 10: Create a second example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any Element or
Principle.
Page 11: 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 12: Create a third example of a Formalist style work. It can be based on any Element or
Principle.
Page 13- 18: Create 6 pages of work in a style of your choice in any subject. I encourage you to
experiment and create compositions based on personal experiences and/ or events in your life.
Page 19- 25: Create a mini concentration (series of works with the same theme and/ or
subject). Create six compositions in a concentration each on a separate page.
Page 26- 30: Create 5 drawings of your choice.