Breadth Portfolio
The Breadth section covers a lot of ground and a lot of ideas. AP judges are looking for students to demonstrate understanding of the principles of design with the successful integration of the elements and exhibit a variety of skills including rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and mark-making. They are also looking for students to work with a variety of drawing mediums including traditional and non-traditional choices. I could go on, but you get the idea–there is a lot for you to consider when you are putting together your work.
Here are some examples...
• The use of various spatial systems, such as linear perspective, the illusion of three dimensional forms, aerial views, and other ways of creating and organizing space
• The use of various subjects, such as the human figure, landscape, and still-life objects
• The use of various kinds of content, such as that derived from observation,
an expressionistic viewpoint, imaginary or psychological imagery, social commentary, political statements; and other personal interests
• Arrangement of forms in a complex visual space
• The use of different approaches to represent form and space, such as rendered, gestural, painterly, expressionist, stylized, or abstract form
• The investigation of expressive mark-making
• The use of various spatial systems, such as linear perspective, the illusion of three dimensional forms, aerial views, and other ways of creating and organizing space
• The use of various subjects, such as the human figure, landscape, and still-life objects
• The use of various kinds of content, such as that derived from observation,
an expressionistic viewpoint, imaginary or psychological imagery, social commentary, political statements; and other personal interests
• Arrangement of forms in a complex visual space
• The use of different approaches to represent form and space, such as rendered, gestural, painterly, expressionist, stylized, or abstract form
• The investigation of expressive mark-making
The first 3 projects listed below are required and should give you a good idea of what is expected. The student’s work in this section should show evidence of conceptual, perceptual, expressive, and technical range; thus, the student’s work should demonstrate a variety of drawing skills and approaches.
1. Foreshortened Figure Drawing - click to view the link to the project
2. Hands Breadth- click to view the link to the project
3. Drapery/Fabric Study - click to view the link to the project
Projects 4-6 are your choice but I have included links to projects that would fulfill certain skills.
* Cross Contour
* Abstraction
* Social Issues
* Room With A View
...more to come
This checklist includes topics and subtopics AP judges use. By utilizing this checklist you can view your work through a similar lens to identify potential weaknesses in your collection and analyze how your projects fulfill the Breadth requirements.