2-D D e s ig n P o r t f o l i o
This portfolio is intended to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.
The principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationships) can be articulated through the visual elements (line, shape, color, value, texture, space). They help guide artists in making decisions about how to organize an image on a picture plane in order to communicate content. Effective design is possible whether one uses representational or abstract approaches to art.
For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. Video clips, DVDs, CDs and three-dimensional works may not be submitted. However, still images from videos or films are accepted.
See the AP Examples tab for previously submitted portfolios
This portfolio is intended to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.
The principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationships) can be articulated through the visual elements (line, shape, color, value, texture, space). They help guide artists in making decisions about how to organize an image on a picture plane in order to communicate content. Effective design is possible whether one uses representational or abstract approaches to art.
For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. Video clips, DVDs, CDs and three-dimensional works may not be submitted. However, still images from videos or films are accepted.
See the AP Examples tab for previously submitted portfolios
There are three different kinds of portfolios a student can submit for AP Studio Art. For Photography we submit a 2-D Design Portfolio.
The Three sections are referenced on the left:
1. Quality
2. Concentration
3. Breadth
The Three sections are referenced on the left:
1. Quality
2. Concentration
3. Breadth
Requirements for Students’ Digital Images
File format: All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg).
Image size:
• Landscape orientation:
• Portrait orientation:
Note: The image sizes above are recommendations. Your image sizes may be different.
File format: All images must be submitted in JPEG format (file name extension .jpg).
Image size:
• Landscape orientation:
- Recommended maximum size: 780 3 530 pixels (10.83 3 7.36 inches)
- Recommended minimum size: 480 3 480 pixels (6.67 3 6.67 inches)
• Portrait orientation:
- Recommended maximum size: 530 3 780 pixels (7.36 3 10.83 inches)
- Recommended minimum size: 480 3 480 pixels (6.67 3 6.67 inches)
Note: The image sizes above are recommendations. Your image sizes may be different.