AP STUDIO ART

Course Description 2021

The AP Art and Design course framework presents an inquiry-based approach to learning about and making art and design. Students are expected to conduct an in-depth, sustained investigation of materials, processes, and ideas. The AP Art and Design program corresponds with college and university foundation courses. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and the development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of the year.

SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION

How do I create a visual depiction of what different mental health challenges look and feel like?

After collecting feedback from 13 surveys I created and doing extensive research, I put together a collection of pieces depicting what mental health challenges feel like to the best of my ability. I created pieces based on Multiple Personality Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Overload Disorder, generalized Eating Disorders, Addiction, Schizophrenia, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I also included two pieces focuses on the idea of negative self-talk and self-harm.

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I showed evidence of my growth throughout this year by gaining a deeper understanding of different mental health challenges and how to better depict them by moving past stereotypes and showing symbolism throughout my pieces. I experimented with several different mediums including makers, acrylic paint, stamp making, collage, chalk, oil pastels, etc. I worked to push myself to create more complex and thought-provoking pieces. My goal is to bring awareness to what mental health challenges actually feel like.

MY PORTFOLIO

Final Pieces