AP Studio Art Class Captures the Moment!

November 21, 2011

The following images were created by the students of the AP Studio Art class. In this project, the students are required to capture elements of design. Students create pictures based on the themes balance, rhythm, repetition, contrast, figure ground/ relationship, proportion-scale, unity, and emphasis.

Amanda Pierce (‘12)

A different look at nature:

This image was taken for emphasis. The composition allows the viewer to follow the natural lines of the stem and fluently guide the eyes to the focus of the image. The pollen is the focus of the image, and the colors allow it to pop and catch one’s eye automatically. This image had been one of the first times I had used a macro lens, and worked out perfectly.

Maddy Chait (‘12)

This photo satisfies the Contrast element required for AP Studio Art. The light is more outstanding against the harsh black.

Mark Marcello (‘12)

The graphite drawing was done as a prerequisite anatomical study of the muscular structure of the torso but was later developed by symbolism.The symbol of the “Angelic Fall” is a take on the idea of falling from grace, hence the torn wings and the mangled features of the aesthetic face (done essentially as an inverted portrait then developed with ripping motions). The countryside both adds to the motion of the piece and expands relate-able idea of the drawing. The focal point at the top center also emphasizes the heavens from which the angel falls, the light source of the piece.

Amanda Arbeit (‘12)

I shot this image with an Olympus E-520 camera and an attached HD macro lens. This image fulfills the principle of design, emphasis. In AP Studio Art, an image taken for emphasis must draw the viewer’s eye to a specific area or point. The closeness and selective focus of this composition combined with the different shades of colors in the foreground and background help create this sense of emphasis.