I was so thrilled to begin my summer pieces, and then integrating my ideas in a classroom setting made it so much more fun! Over the summer I grew and taught myself- which I believe was effective. I taught myself gel pen and prisma. I experimented with the freedom and tried out cartoon lines and grunge pieces.
Getting into the class, I benefited from having friends to teach me what they have learned. I loved working together and seeing other's work which in turn helped my pieces.
When working on breadth I focused on the techniques and elements, whereas I chose to focus my concentration on self reflection on the idea of home. I am so glad I chose this, because as writing an essay or keeping a journal art does the same thing. I was able to reach a conclusion. A self-evaluation. I learned about art's true purpose during my concentration. In a strange way, art allows us to express ourselves. This idea is cliche but AP Art taught me what this truly means. You learn how you make connections and communicate visual to the public. I gained so much from all my art classes, but AP Art was the perfect capstone.
A year is not enough to finish a concentration, as it can continue for so long. The ideas become more and more cohesive and continue like an essay. Also, you train your eye for craftsmanship and creativity/originality. You see the mistakes, and you can spot the "good ones" haha. When you pick a subject matter that you are interested in you take off- a tip for future ap art students.
I learned how to put together a gallery, and how to sell pieces, and how to piece them. Simple ideas important for students who want to continue. I sold my first piece and I will always remember that. I will continue art, and currently I am planning to major in Sustainable Architecture at Appalachian State.
Art is what you make of it. It is self-expression and self-evaluation. You can make it anyway you want.
Getting into the class, I benefited from having friends to teach me what they have learned. I loved working together and seeing other's work which in turn helped my pieces.
When working on breadth I focused on the techniques and elements, whereas I chose to focus my concentration on self reflection on the idea of home. I am so glad I chose this, because as writing an essay or keeping a journal art does the same thing. I was able to reach a conclusion. A self-evaluation. I learned about art's true purpose during my concentration. In a strange way, art allows us to express ourselves. This idea is cliche but AP Art taught me what this truly means. You learn how you make connections and communicate visual to the public. I gained so much from all my art classes, but AP Art was the perfect capstone.
A year is not enough to finish a concentration, as it can continue for so long. The ideas become more and more cohesive and continue like an essay. Also, you train your eye for craftsmanship and creativity/originality. You see the mistakes, and you can spot the "good ones" haha. When you pick a subject matter that you are interested in you take off- a tip for future ap art students.
I learned how to put together a gallery, and how to sell pieces, and how to piece them. Simple ideas important for students who want to continue. I sold my first piece and I will always remember that. I will continue art, and currently I am planning to major in Sustainable Architecture at Appalachian State.
Art is what you make of it. It is self-expression and self-evaluation. You can make it anyway you want.