This document outlines the requirements for the 3 portfolio sections - Breadth, Concentration, and Quality - required for the AP 3D Studio Art class. The Breadth section must include 8 artworks demonstrating mastery of design principles. The Concentration section requires a body of 12 images unified by an underlying idea. The Quality section consists of digital photos of 5 works showing advanced design skills and technical proficiency.

1. AP 3/D Studio Art
Introduction
Mrs. C.L. Colby
New Smyrna Beach High School

2. 3 Portfolio Sections
• Breadth Section
• Concentration
• Quality

3. Breadth Section
• A variety of works demonstrating
understanding of the principles of design
• 8 artworks

4. Unity

5. Variety

6. Balance
Symmetry
Asymmetry
Radial Symmetry

7. Emphasis

8. Contrast

9. Rhythm

10. Proportion &
Scale

11. Occupied/Uno
ccupied Space
Occupied/Uno
ccupied Space

12. Elements of Design
• The Principles of Design can be articulated
through the visual elements.

13. These issues can be
explored through
techniques
Additive Process

14. Subtractive
Process

15. Examples of
Fabrication
Thrown

16. Fused

17. Use a variety of
materials in
your portfolio
Mat Board
Foam Core

18. Cardboard

20. Clay

21. Plaster
Paper

22. Tape
Wire
Fabric

23. Found Objects
Assemblage

24. Installation

25. Mixed-Media

26. Quality Section
• Digital images of five works (two views of
each) that demonstrate mastery of 3/D
design.
• Principles apparent in the form, concept,
activation of physical space, and execution
of the work.

27. Concentration Section
• “A body of work unified by an underlying idea that
has visual coherence.”
• Is the work presented actually a concentration?
• Is there evidence of thinking and of focus?
• Is development and investigation evident in the
in the artwork represented?
• Is there quality in both concept and technique?
• 12 Images

28. Hannah

29. Logan

30. Stephanie