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I. AP Studio Art 2-D
Intro to AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
13m 24s
- Intro0:00
- Requirements0:17
- Not an Actual Exam0:25
- 3 Sections0:40
- Section 1: Breadth0:44
- Section 2: Concentration0:46
- Section 3: Quality0:52
- Section 1: Breadth1:04
- 12 Art Pieces To Create1:13
- Based on Principles of Art and Design1:17
- Scoring Guideline at AP Website1:27
- Section 2: Concentration1:54
- 12 Art Pieces To Create2:00
- Student Driven Project2:10
- Section 3: Quality2:21
- 5 High Quality Works2:27
- Mail Them to AP Central2:36
- Digital and Mailed Submissions2:39
- Timeline2:57
- Requires Time Commitment3:08
- This Course is Photography Medium Based3:20
- Photography is Just One Area of 2-D Design3:30
- Connect With Local High School3:36
- The Portfolio is due in early May4:14
- Pace Yourself, Set Up a Schedule4:20
- Most People Work On All Sections At Once4:30
- Quality Section Derived from Breadth & Concentration4:34
- OR Divide The Sections4:54
- Breadth First5:16
- Make a Plan5:35
- Tips for Success..5:54
- Download & Read AP Studio Art Course Description6:05
- Do NOT procrastinate6:39
- Labor of Love Intensive7:12
- Have Fun and Work Hard7:42
- Strong Concentration7:51
- Set Yourself Up For Success8:05
- Scoring8:25
- AP Studio Art Scoring8:26
- Goal: College Level Fine Art Photography8:56
- Scoring Basics9:15
- What the Scores Means9:19
- Some Colleges Only Accept Certain AP Scores9:56
- A Variety of Descriptors10:38
- Please Read the Scoring Guideline!11:36
- Sample Portfolio's12:05
- Check Out Older Portfolios and Their Scores12:07
- Not All Portfolios are Photography Based12:30
- Other Mediums of Your Choice Can Be Submitted12:42
The Concentration Section
24m 34s
- Intro0:00
- What is a Concentration?0:10
- A Concentration Is…0:14
- In Other Words…0:25
- Requirements0:34
- Original Idea to Strong Concept0:39
- Strong Concept Communicated Through 12 Art Pieces1:05
- Concentration Commentary1:26
- Commentary is Optional, but Recommended1:59
- Answering These Questions2:17
- Scoring3:14
- The Portfolio is Scored as a Whole, Not by Section3:18
- But Different Judges Look at Each Section3:33
- Each Section's Score is Averaged into Your Portfolio3:44
- 4 Major Areas of Concern3:55
- 1. Coherence and/or Development4:24
- What Is and Is Not a Concentration4:30
- A Technique is NOT a Concentration4:47
- 2. Quality of the Concept/Idea Presented5:42
- Take a Simple Idea and Make it Specific5:54
- Do Not Use Human Emotion as a Concentration6:17
- A Strong Idea6:48
- 3. Degree of Development and Investigation7:06
- They Want to See Growth in the Idea7:42
- 4. Quality of the Work in Concept and Technique7:57
- Concept > Technique8:30
- Timeline8:55
- Start Early!8:56
- Start With 3 Ideas9:20
- Research Your Ideas10:09
- Go With Your Strongest Idea11:07
- Expect to Devote Several Months11:24
- Create More So You Can Toss Out Weaker Pieces For the Exam11:30
- Treat This Course Like a Job12:27
- Tips for Success..13:01
- Do NOT Procrastinate13:04
- Make Your Plan13:21
- Do NOT Save All the Work For the Last Week13:31
- College Board Graders are Looking For..13:38
- Sample Portfolio's14:35
- Samples Available At AP Website14:40
- Samples Available On Flickr, Photobucket, Google, etc.14:47
- Concentration Student Sample 115:42
- Concentration Commentary15:47
- Response to Question 115:52
- Response to Question 216:20
- Concentration Sample 1, cont.16:40
- Continued Response to Question 216:41
- Concentration Sample 1, cont.17:15
- Continued Response to Question 217:16
- Had to Reshoot Some of These to Achieve Desired Results17:30
- Concentration Student Sample 117:55
- Butterfinger17:56
- Foot Note18:04
- Concentration Student Sample 1, cont.18:10
- Green House18:11
- Ice Breaker18:20
- Concentration Student Sample 1, cont.18:26
- Key Note18:28
- Pocket Book18:49
- Concentration Student Samples 1, cont.18:55
- Shoe Lace18:56
- Under Dog19:02
- Concentration Student Samples 1, cont.19:10
- Under Pants19:11
- Water Color19:17
- Concentration Student Samples 1, cont.19:23
- Love Seat19:25
- Time Keeper19:30
- Concentration Student Sample 219:36
- Concentration Commentary19:37
- Response to Question 119:44
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.19:59
- Response to Question 220:00
- A Concentration to Explore a Social Issue20:28
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:02
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:05
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:08
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:11
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:14
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:17
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:20
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:24
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:32
- Concentration Student Sample 2, cont.21:39
- Concentration Student 3 Sample21:43
- Concentration Commentary21:45
- Response to Question 121:52
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.22:16
- Response to Question 222:19
- A Concentration to Promote Environmental Awareness23:27
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:33
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:38
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:42
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:46
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:49
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:53
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.23:57
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.24:00
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.24:04
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.24:08
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.24:11
- Concentration Student Sample 3, cont.24:13
The Breadth
16m 18s
- Intro0:00
- Requirements0:09
- What is Breadth?0:14
- Principles of Design0:33
- 12 Pieces That Include Those Principles0:59
- Scoring1:28
- Read the Scoring Guideline1:37
- Scoring Descriptors1:45
- 1. 2-D Design Principles1:53
- 2. Originality and Innovative Thinking2:10
- Fine Art, Not Snapshots2:34
- 3. Application of 2-D Design Principles2:50
- 4. Principles Incorporated in Composition3:27
- 5. Engaging Work3:55
- 6. Skill With Materials and Media4:32
- Materials: Camera and Adobe Photoshop4:38
- Learn to Use Photoshop with Educator.com5:08
- 7. The Student 'Voice', Your Style5:27
- 8. Image Quality6:05
- 9. Overall Accomplishment and Quality6:24
- Timeline7:02
- This Course is a Guide for Your Breadth Pieces7:18
- Each Lesson is Designed with Intention7:31
- 16 Lessons, 16 Projects8:32
- Get Organized!9:16
- Planning is Key!10:14
- Breadth Before Concentration11:01
- Tips for Success..11:52
- Work Hard, Do Your Very Best Work11:55
- Do NOT Procrastinate12:31
- Make a Plan for Yourself12:40
- Do NOT Save All The Work For Later13:01
- Sample Portfolio's13:13
- Samples Available at AP Website13:14
- Samples Available On Flickr, Photobucket, Google, etc.13:31
- Breadth Student Sample13:57
- Breadth Student Sample, cont.14:04
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:09
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:14
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:21
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:27
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:56
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.14:59
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.15:08
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.15:22
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.15:29
- Breadth Student Sample 1, cont.15:40
Seven Guidelines to Better Composition: The 50
30m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Guidelines to Better Composition0:15
- What is Composition?0:21
- Strong Composition0:34
- Composition Can Improve Your Photographs0:53
- Composition is a Universal Term1:00
- Architecture1:04
- Music1:27
- Art & Photography1:37
- Composition Defined1:53
- Photographic Composition is..1:54
- Composition Guidelines2:06
- Composition Cont.2:21
- Object Placement2:22
- Changing Camera Position2:27
- Example: Object Placement2:34
- Example: Shifting Camera Position2:52
- Composition, cont.3:13
- Good Pictures are Created3:15
- How Do You Create a Picture?3:23
- Careful Planning and Patient Waiting3:27
- Don't Take the Obvious Photo3:52
- Composition Guidelines Will Become Second Nature4:27
- The Seven Guidelines to Better Composition4:50
- The Seven Guidelines4:51
- Composition is a Sense of Design5:05
- 1. Simplicity5:24
- The First Guideline is Simplicity5:27
- Give Your Focal Point the Most Visual Attention5:32
- Try Uncomplicated Backgrounds5:39
- Example: Simple Backgrounds5:45
- Tips to Simplicity6:30
- Simplicity is Not a Physical Attribute6:40
- Choose One Specific Subject7:05
- Exclude Unwanted Things In Your Frame7:45
- Boring Subjects = Boring Photographs8:34
- Tips to Simplicity, cont.8:50
- Keep Environmental Backgrounds Uncluttered8:52
- Move The Unwanted Objects9:07
- Use Shapes and Patterns9:24
- Use Negative Space Wisely9:59
- Unclutter As Much As Possible10:32
- Be Strong in Your Simplicity11:29
- 2. The Rule of Thirds11:50
- Off-Center Photos11:56
- Use the Viewfinder, Not the Screen12:04
- Imagine Gridlines12:22
- Place Subject Along Vertical Lines12:31
- The Rule of Thirds, cont.12:55
- Example: White Dog's Face12:56
- Off-Center Placement13:23
- The Rule of Thirds, cont.13:33
- Consider the Path of Moving Subjects13:35
- Leaving Room For Movement13:41
- The Rule of Thirds, cont.14:03
- Placement of The Horizon14:04
- Example: Girl Playing Piano14:22
- The Rule of Thirds, cont.14:53
- Portrait Photography14:56
- Example: Portrait15:01
- 3. Lines, Repetition & Negative Space15:29
- They Draw Your Viewer To The Focal Point15:33
- Example15:39
- Lines16:17
- Leading Lines16:18
- Diagonal Lines16:25
- S-Curve16:43
- Repetitive Lines17:09
- Repetitive Lines Draw Attention17:12
- What is Repetition17:16
- Examples17:28
- Negative Space18:37
- Attention Towards the Subject18:38
- What is Negative Space19:04
- Space Around Your Subject19:21
- Negative Space Creates Emphasis19:43
- Examples19:50
- 4. Balance20:12
- 3 Types of Balance20:14
- Symmetrical20:17
- Asymmetrical20:41
- Radial20:46
- Balance the Picture21:03
- Good Balance21:17
- Move the Focal Point21:48
- Balance Samples21:59
- Symmetrical Balance22:04
- Not Exactly the Same, but Uses the Same Space22:08
- Asymmetrical Balance22:21
- 5. Geometric Shape22:42
- Shapes, Patterns, Symmetries, etc.22:46
- Produce a Strong Focal Point23:08
- Example23:16
- Geometric Shape Samples23:47
- Circles23:53
- Colorblocking23:56
- Repetition24:11
- 6. Framing24:24
- Framing24:29
- Example24:40
- Framing, cont.24:52
- Environment as Framing24:54
- Architecture as Framing24:59
- Art as Framing25:05
- Framing, cont.25:19
- Not Literal Picture Frames25:47
- Use Objects in the Current Environment as Frames25:58
- Nature as Framing26:05
- Framing, cont.26:20
- Doorways as Framing26:23
- Archways as Framing26:24
- Unique Objects as Framing26:25
- 7. Avoiding Mergers26:34
- It's Easy To Accidentally Create a Merger26:40
- Don't Let Mergers Emerge!26:46
- What is a Merger26:49
- Examples26:59
- The 50 Project27:36
- Practice Your Understanding of Composition27:39
- 5 Photographs Each27:50
- Avoid Mergers28:30
- The 50 Project, cont.28:41
- Edit Your Top Photos28:44
- You Should Have Some Photoshop Experience28:57
- Don't Go Too Crazy29:22
- Educator.com's Photoshop Lessons29:35
- Adobe Creative Cloud29:41
Form
16m 32s
- Intro0:00
- Form Explained0:15
- 3-D and Encloses Volume0:17
- Most Basic Element of Art0:34
- In All Sorts of Photographs0:53
- Form is Everywhere1:00
- Examples1:05
- Form Samples: Architecture1:43
- Example 11:54
- Example 22:03
- Example 32:15
- Form Samples: Human Form2:37
- Shape and Form is Not Just Geometric2:40
- Example 13:00
- Example 23:22
- Example 33:45
- Exploration of Human Form3:57
- Form Samples: Objects4:34
- Example 14:46
- Example 25:21
- Example 35:37
- Form Samples: Abstractions6:12
- Forms You Aren't Sure What They Are6:17
- Example 16:24
- Example 26:39
- Example 36:54
- Tips for Success..7:21
- Get in Close!7:24
- Use a Macro or Close Up Lens7:53
- What is a Macro Lens7:57
- Try Renting a Lens8:30
- Strongly Consider Simplicity8:50
- Explore Your Subject9:14
- Play With Your Subject9:48
- Exhaust the Subject Matter10:27
- Experiment!10:45
- Form Project10:51
- Take Photographs That Emphasize Form10:53
- Express Those Forms10:57
- Focus Primarily on Form11:07
- Design a Series of 3 Images11:38
- All 3 Need to Relate to Each Other12:18
- Create 1 Canvas Displaying All 3 Images13:01
- Student Sample 113:48
- Collage Design Example13:51
- Composition of the Collage14:08
- Student Sample 214:56
- One Way to Approach This Project14:58
- Composition of the Collage15:18
- Borders15:35
- Student Sample 315:45
- Abstract Example15:54
Locks, Chains, & Metals
11m 6s
- Intro0:00
- Ugly Can Be Beautiful0:14
- Everything Can Be Photographic0:17
- More To Photograph0:24
- Push Yourself to Photograph Something Different0:31
- Locks1:07
- We Walk By Them Everyday1:12
- Beautiful Colors1:29
- Rust and Aged Objects Bring Color and Texture1:36
- Chains2:00
- Chains Can Bring Good Compositional Elements2:03
- Take Advantage of the Natural Elements2:15
- Metal2:50
- Metal is Everywhere2:53
- Rust, Rust, Rust3:02
- Tip for Success..3:16
- Get in Close!3:21
- Use a Macro or Close Up Lens3:35
- Try Renting a Lens3:42
- Rusty, Gritty, Dirty4:03
- Think About Form, Shape, Color4:38
- Remember The Rule of Thirds5:01
- Explore Your Subject!5:23
- Play With Your Subject5:45
- Exhaust the Subject Matter6:06
- Experiment!6:27
- Locks, Chains & Metal Project6:39
- Take Photos to Emphasize Locks, Chains, & Metal6:43
- Ugly Can Be Beautiful7:03
- Pay Attention to Composition7:14
- The Goal of the Assignment7:21
- Design a Series of 3 Images7:51
- Save For Submission Later On8:13
- Smart Editing8:35
- Save Separately8:50
- Student Sample 19:07
- Student Sample 29:36
- Saturating Rusts' Color9:42
- A Bad Idea For Rust: Black and White10:02
- Student Sample 310:17
Evidence
13m 24s
- Intro0:00
- Evidence Understood0:11
- Photography is Evidence of Something0:14
- Photographs Represent Something Real (Even If It's Not)0:20
- Photos Refer to Reality1:16
- Evidence Can Be Almost Anything1:56
- Evidence Remains2:06
- Evidence of Movement:2:27
- Story of an Old Truck2:34
- Evidence of Waste2:56
- Story of a Dirty Beach3:00
- Creates a Relatable Experience3:19
- Evidence of Abandonment3:33
- Story of People Who Left3:36
- Tips for Success..4:39
- Choose a Theme to Work Within4:44
- Be Intentional With Your Images5:26
- Strongly Consider Composition6:04
- Something You Uncover, Discover, or Search For6:30
- Explore Ways to Communicate Your Theme7:19
- Exhaust Your Subject Matter7:25
- Experiment! Have Fun!8:00
- Project: Evidence8:17
- Choose a Theme8:21
- Design a Series of 3 Images8:37
- Make Sure Your Editing Matches the Mood9:13
- Make Images With Meaning10:05
- Save For Submission Later On10:43
- Additional Examples10:51
- Student Sample 111:09
- Theme of Wear and Tear11:11
- Student Sample 211:45
- Theme of Gardening11:47
- Student Sample 312:23
- Theme of Abandonment12:25
Repetition
14m 54s
- Intro0:00
- What is Repetition?0:16
- Repetition is Echoing or Repeating0:19
- Confusion About Repetition0:21
- Gives Instant Composition0:35
- Attention Grabber0:51
- Repetition: Architecture1:12
- A Dynamic Photo of a Building1:16
- Repetition Used to Emphasize Something Else1:31
- Repetition: Objects1:54
- Everyday Objects Have Great Repetition1:57
- Photographer Used Aperture2:37
- Photographs of Instruments Are Not Very Unique3:05
- What Repetition is NOT:3:41
- A Bunch of Branches: Not Repetition3:49
- This Photo Does NOT Have Repetition3:57
- What Repetition is NOT:4:33
- Flower Petals: NOT Repetition4:34
- Why Not?4:39
- Repetition Is Very Organized4:50
- Tips for Success..5:29
- Balancing Repetition With a Simple Background5:32
- Consider Opening Your Aperture5:53
- Consider Composition As You Shoot6:33
- Consider Setting Up This Shoot6:57
- Explore Your Subject7:24
- Exhaust Your Subject Matter7:26
- Experiment!7:27
- Project: Repetition Using School/Art Supplies7:51
- School Supplies: Pencils, Pens, Notebooks, Markers, etc.7:55
- Perfect Subjects for Repetition8:19
- Gather Your Materials8:26
- Use Natural Light8:40
- Check Out Other Student Samples9:20
- Think About Your Background9:51
- Project: Repetition Using School/Art Supplies10:54
- The Goal of This Assignment10:58
- Experiment! Don't Be Boring11:03
- Design A Series of 3 Final Images11:14
- Consider Vintage Effects or a Fun Action11:25
- Using Photoshop Action11:30
- Save For Submission Later On11:58
- Student Sample 112:16
- Student Sample 213:06
- Student Sample 313:42
- Other Fabulous Examples14:19
- Other Fabulous Examples14:28
- Other Fabulous Examples14:37
Pet Portraits
10m 56s
- Intro0:00
- Pet Portraits & William Wegman0:11
- William Wegman0:19
- Check Out His Gallery0:35
- Pet Portraits Are Expressive0:42
- Super Modern Photos0:52
- William Wegman: Red Toy, 20061:29
- Created a Red Toy1:34
- High Art1:39
- Made Intentionally, Not a Snapshot1:43
- William Wegman: Intruder, 20061:59
- Great Negative Space2:00
- Very Expressive2:05
- Stories Can Be Interpreted2:21
- William Wegman: Unnamed 19892:38
- A Little Bit About William Wegman2:43
- Playful Piece2:58
- Collaging Photographs3:07
- William Wegman: Headover 19893:31
- Form3:40
- Negative Space3:54
- Tips for Success..4:01
- Find a Pet4:06
- Goldfish4:24
- Plan to Spend Time With The Pet4:40
- Consider Composition5:13
- Emphasize the Pet's Expressions and Personality5:30
- Props: Optional6:03
- Think About Your Background6:39
- Play Around With Cropping7:04
- Play With The Pet8:03
- Project: Pet Portraits8:49
- 3 Expressive Pet Portraits8:53
- Edit in Photoshop9:07
- Edit Intentionally9:12
- Save For Submission Later On9:39
- Student Sample 19:54
- Student Sample 210:04
- Student Sample 310:32
Still Life
14m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Still Life Photography0:09
- About Still Life0:13
- What is a Still Life0:28
- Typical Still Life Objects0:44
- Manmade Setting0:57
- Popular Since the 17th Century1:33
- Still-Life: Traditional Style2:09
- Paintings2:13
- Kitchen Objects2:24
- Still-Life: a Modern Take2:51
- Garage Objects2:53
- Negative Space3:08
- Rule of Thirds3:14
- Think About Composition While Setting Up3:21
- Still-Life: a Modern Take3:44
- Various Objects3:47
- Lighting3:55
- Asymmetrical Composition4:06
- Calling Your Inner Interior Designer4:18
- Resources/Inspiration for Objects4:27
- Remember4:45
- Tips for Success..4:55
- Choose a Theme4:59
- Some Suggestions5:07
- Set It Up6:00
- Lighting6:16
- Consider Composition4:46
- Think about Background7:09
- Experiment!!7:37
- Explore, Create, Exhaust the Subject7:56
- Project: Still-Life8:13
- 4 Images8:18
- Edit in Photoshop8:25
- Be Intentional With Your Editing8:50
- Save For Submission Later On9:10
- Student Sample 19:23
- Student Sample 210:39
- Student Sample 311:24
- Student Sample 412:16
- Student Sample 513:02
- Student Sample 613:23
Colors
12m 11s
- Intro0:00
- Color Theory0:12
- The Color Wheel0:20
- Color Harmony & Context0:42
- Color in Photography0:44
- The Color Wheel0:53
- Color Through Time0:55
- Today's Color Wheel1:01
- The Rainbow1:15
- Warm vs. Cool1:25
- The Color Wheel, cont.1:34
- Primary Colors1:41
- Secondary Colors1:58
- Tertiary Colors2:12
- Color Harmony2:33
- Arrangement of Colors2:37
- We Naturally Pair Certain Colors Together2:41
- Color Context3:02
- Examples3:07
- Color in Photography3:31
- Peter Lik Photography3:38
- Known for Bright Colored Photography3:52
- Example4:00
- Color in Photography, cont.4:16
- Complimentary Color Scheme4:26
- What is a Complimentary Color4:30
- Examples4:41
- Opposites on the Color Wheel5:03
- Color in Photography, cont.5:15
- Analogous Color Schemes5:17
- Warm Colors5:25
- Example5:35
- Color in Photography, cont.5:59
- On your Own6:01
- Color Matters6:20
- What Colors Mean6:28
- Tips for Success..6:45
- Choose a Color Theme6:49
- Consider Composition7:48
- Think About Your Background7:57
- Experiment8:18
- Explore, Create, Exhaust Your Subject9:00
- Project: Color9:17
- A Series on Color Theory9:19
- 4 Different Images9:22
- Be Intentional9:27
- Images Relate to Each Other9:28
- Use Photoshop10:05
- Design a Collage10:20
- Student Sample 110:36
- Student Sample 211:09
- Student Sample 311:41
Passageways
10m 29s
- Intro0:00
- Passageways0:09
- A Passageway0:10
- Different Shapes and Sizes0:18
- Often Overlooked0:22
- Consider the Beauty of Everyday Life0:36
- Passageways: Perspective0:49
- Perspective in Art and Photography0:55
- One-Point Perspective1:10
- Using Perspective1:32
- Passageways: Perspective1:46
- Two-Point Perspective1:49
- Can Be Any Direction1:58
- Passageways Examples2:12
- Passageways Examples2:25
- Tips for Success..3:10
- Leading Lines3:19
- Photo Adventure3:41
- Pay Attention to Space3:51
- Create Interesting Compositions4:07
- Think About the Architecture4:25
- Limit Distractions4:46
- Connect Images5:12
- Consider One or Two Point Perspective5:19
- Project: Passageways5:47
- 4 Images of Passageways5:50
- What to Think About6:00
- Solo Stand-Alones or a Collection6:19
- Enhance in Photoshop6:47
- Be Intentional6:49
- Save for Submission Later On7:33
- Student Sample 17:50
- Student Sample 28:39
- Student Sample 39:13
- Student Sample 49:38
Texture
11m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Visual Texture0:15
- Everything Has Texture0:16
- Placing Emphasis on Texture0:27
- No Flat Images0:46
- Visual Texture: Examples1:18
- Examples1:19
- Visual Texture1:45
- Visual Texture: Examples2:00
- Reach in and Touch it2:02
- Like Crunching Leaves2:07
- Visual Texture: Examples2:35
- Still Maintaining Great Composition2:37
- Crunch Leaf2:55
- Visual Texture: Examples3:06
- Water Drops3:08
- Wet Texture3:16
- Tips for Success..3:24
- Photo Adventure3:31
- Avoid Flat Images4:05
- Think About Getting In Close4:52
- Blurred Backgrounds May Help5:17
- Limit Distractions5:39
- Let Us Feel the Texture6:08
- Emphasize the Texture6:41
- Project: Texture7:13
- 3 Images7:17
- Solo or Collection7:48
- Enhance in Photoshop8:08
- Be Intentional8:13
- Save for Submission Later On8:59
- Student Sample 19:25
- Student Sample 29:59
- Student Sample 310:25
- Student Sample 410:45
Photo Documentary
11m 8s
- Intro0:00
- Photo Documentary0:10
- Who Are You?0:16
- Photo Documentary0:22
- What Matters to You?0:28
- Dig Deeper0:52
- Documentary Style Photographs1:07
- Defining Features of Documentary Style1:10
- Nothing is Set Up1:16
- 100% Real1:34
- Communicates a Stance1:57
- Tells a Story2:21
- Empower, Provoke, Elicit2:43
- Documentary Style Photos in History: Dorthea Lange3:14
- Migrant Mother3:25
- Dorthea Lange3:30
- The Story3:40
- Documentary Style, cont.4:39
- Dorthea Lange4:40
- Bread Line4:42
- Communicates a Story4:55
- Documentary Style, cont.5:05
- Check This One Out Yourself5:11
- Tips for Success..5:23
- Stop and Consider What's Important to You5:29
- What is Achievable6:03
- Research Before You Shoot6:34
- Pay Attention to Composition7:02
- Project: Photo Documentary7:42
- 3-4 Part Documentary Series7:45
- Enhance in Photoshop8:14
- Create a Solo Piece8:41
- Save For Submission Later On9:11
- Student Sample 19:16
- Student Sample 29:43
- Student Sample 310:17
Negative Space
9m 28s
- Intro0:00
- Negative Space Explained0:15
- Area Around and Between Subjects0:20
- Use of Negative Space0:39
- Most Effective When..0:56
- Try Opening Your Aperture1:18
- Negative Space Examples: Shadows & Silhouette1:47
- Example: Cove1:55
- Example: Wedding2:17
- Example: Staircase2:39
- Negative Space Examples: Empty Backgrounds2:57
- Example: Telephone3:02
- Example: Pier3:42
- Example: Telephone Poles3:50
- Negative Space Examples: Background Blur3:54
- Example: Bug4:03
- Example: Leaves4:12
- Tips for Success..4:38
- Choose a Subject4:43
- Put Some Variety in Your Portfolio4:52
- Create Negative Space5:24
- Experiment!5:59
- Don't Forget the Rule of Thirds6:33
- Project: Negative Space6:58
- 4 Images of Negative Space7:00
- Enhance in Photoshop7:04
- Save Solo Images or Put Together7:14
- Save for Submission Later On7:23
- Student Sample 17:28
- Student Sample 27:58
- Student Sample 38:23
- Student Sample 48:47
Self-Portrait
16m 9s
- Intro0:00
- Self-Portraiture in Photography0:20
- The Photographer is the Subject0:30
- Very Common Subject Matter0:50
- Even Earliest of Photographers Made Self-Portraits0:55
- Photography Started As Science1:06
- Taken Via Timer or Remote of Yourself1:32
- Your Likeness1:56
- Self-Portraits in Photographic History2:18
- Andy Warhol2:25
- Conveying Something Interesting2:32
- Check Out His Other Works2:43
- Self-Portraits in Photographic History2:49
- Hippolyte Bayard2:54
- Photograph Was Set Up2:58
- Self-Portraiture Has Been Around for a Long Time3:04
- Self-Portraits in Photographic History3:30
- Giles Duley3:33
- Telling3:46
- Nice Contrast4:00
- Tips for Success..4:10
- Consider Different Aspects of You4:12
- How Do You Identify Yourself?4:45
- Do Your Research5:01
- Experiment!5:52
- Don't Forget Composition6:40
- Props Can Help To Get Situated6:52
- Project: Public & Private Self-Portraits7:11
- 6 Self-Portrait Images7:28
- 3 Images of Public You8:03
- 3 Images of Private You8:35
- Edit in Photoshop, Create Layers9:21
- Basically 6 Mini Collages10:09
- Assemble10:47
- Save for Submission Later On11:20
- Student Sample 111:57
- Student Sample 213:38
- Student Sample 314:30
- Student Sample 415:12
Nature
10m 38s
- Intro0:00
- Nature Photography0:13
- Nature Subject Matter0:16
- Difficult to be Edgy0:38
- Most Photographed Subject0:52
- Cliché Subject1:20
- Nature Images: Ansel Adams1:47
- Ansel Adams1:55
- His Work is Everywhere2:25
- Nature Images: Peter Lik2:45
- Peter Lik2:46
- Very Vibrant Colors3:10
- Tips for Success..3:24
- Composition3:29
- Color4:15
- Experiment!5:06
- Do a Flickr Search5:59
- Do Research6:27
- Don't Use Your Cell Phone6:55
- Project: Nature7:27
- 3 Image Series7:29
- Enhance in Photoshop8:14
- Save for Submission Later On8:56
- Student Sample 19:10
- Student Sample 29:25
- Student Sample 39:39
- Student Sample 410:03
Expressive Portraits
16m 58s
- Intro0:00
- Expressive Portraits0:12
- Photographs of People Expressing Mood or Personality0:15
- Visually Speaks0:31
- Compelling and Intentional0:44
- Annie Leibovitz0:50
- Lighting1:16
- Use of Light1:26
- Avoid Shooting During Midday1:38
- Golden Hour2:10
- 2 Light Sources2:57
- 1. Hard Light3:03
- 2. Fill Light3:19
- Flash3:58
- Reflector5:00
- You Can Use Car Reflectors, Too6:01
- Expressive Portraits: Annie Leibovitz6:37
- Blues Brothers6:44
- Making It Expressive6:50
- Expressive Portraits: Annie Leibovitz7:14
- John Lennon7:16
- The Story7:23
- John Lennon and Yoko Ono7:36
- Expressive Portraits: Annie Leibovitz7:52
- Covers for Vanity Fair, Vogue7:56
- Leibotvitz Sets Up Her Vision8:22
- Annie Leibovitz8:55
- Annie Leibovitz: A Life Through a Lens8:57
- Available on Amazon9:02
- Made in 20099:09
- Wonderful!9:15
- Tips for Success..9:34
- Practice Putting Your Subject at Ease9:36
- Composition!10:26
- Experiment!10:54
- Go on Location!11:32
- Download Portrait Pose Guide12:37
- Project: Expressive Portraits13:14
- 5 Images Series13:15
- Find Your Inner Leibovitz14:00
- Enhance in Photoshop, But Not Too Much14:45
- Save Submissions for Later On15:28
- Student Sample 115:47
- Student Sample 216:13
- Student Sample 316:29
Choose Your Own Adventure
10m 31s
- Intro0:00
- What's Missing?0:13
- What is Your Portfolio Missing?0:30
- Filling in the Gaps1:05
- Ask a Trusted Opinion1:19
- Genres of Photography1:36
- What's Missing?, cont.2:11
- Principles of Art2:12
- Make Sure You Have These2:25
- Photographers for Inspiration2:50
- Shows in Reputable Galleries3:00
- Find on Gallery Websites3:33
- Find a Photographer of the Genre You're Missing3:35
- Getty.edu3:54
- Tips for Success..4:19
- Research Your Inspiration4:23
- Observe How They Create Their Work4:36
- 'Joiners'4:47
- Why Did You Choose That Artist5:30
- Don't Forget About Composition!6:07
- Project: Choose Your Own Adventure6:20
- Make the Guidelines6:23
- At Least 1 Image6:52
- Edit Similarly7:39
- Student Sample 1: David Hockney Inspiration9:00
- Student Sample 2: Langenhiem Brothers9:49
The Quality Section
24m 18s
- Intro0:00
- What is the Quality Section?0:20
- According to College Board..0:48
- 5 High Quality Works0:51
- Your Best Works1:07
- Physical Prints1:30
- Turn in a Repeat1:48
- Represents You as an Artist2:16
- Requirements2:30
- Print Your Pieces2:35
- Substantial When Printed3:58
- Images MUST Be Matted5:28
- Framing Stores Can Custom Cut Mattes5:42
- Easy to Find Pre-Cut for Standard Sizes6:42
- Ready Made Mattes Online7:25
- Flapping is Done with Newsprint Paper8:00
- Scoring9:00
- Download and Read the Scoring Guide9:11
- How the Quality Section is Scored9:35
- Use of Design9:42
- Intention in Composition10:13
- Originality, Imagination, and Invention10:30
- Experimentation10:58
- Scoring, cont.11:18
- Confident, Evocative Work11:28
- Technical Competence11:55
- Student Voice12:53
- Overall Accomplishment and Quality13:11
- Timeline13:32
- The Quality Section is Last13:37
- Have Most of Your Work Done14:01
- Tips for Success..14:55
- Ask for Help15:02
- Be 100% With Every Printed Piece15:38
- Give Yourself 2 Weeks to Print, Matte, Flap16:22
- DO NOT Turn in a Poor Print17:06
- Finish Your Quality Section a Week Before the Exam17:23
- Sample Portfolio's18:19
- AP Central18:35
- Flickr18:45
- Matting Photography19:15
- White, Black, or Grey19:30
- Beveled Interior Edge20:01
- Buy Pre-Cut Matte Board20:18
- Acid Free Artists Tape20:59
- DO NOT Write on the Matte21:35
- Watch YouTube for Help21:58
- Flapping Your Matted Photography22:34
- 1. Measure Your Flap22:51
- 2. Cut Angles23:24
- 3. Fold and Tape23:32
- Newsprint Paper23:53
Turning In Your Portfolio
12m 30s
- Intro0:00
- Web Submission: Saving Your Spot0:12
- Web Submission0:17
- Connect With a Local High School0:34
- Ask the School For..1:17
- 1. School Code1:51
- 2. Teacher Code2:06
- You Need These to Log In2:37
- Date, Time, & Location3:25
- Web Submission: Registering Online4:03
- AP Central Exam Info4:20
- Watch the Demo Video4:23
- 1. How to Register4:28
- 2. How to Log In4:30
- 3. How to Load Your Photos4:31
- 4. How to Label Photo Dimensions4:33
- 5. Where Your Concentration Commentary Goes4:36
- Basically Everything4:39
- Web Submission: Image Prep4:45
- Recommended Image Sizes:4:54
- Landscape Orientation4:57
- File Sizes5:30
- Portrait Orientation5:50
- Image Size Above Are Recommendations6:30
- Between 1 and 3 MB6:38
- Web Submission: Forwarding Your Portfolio7:29
- You Need Your AP Number7:32
- When You Are 100% Satisfied:8:57
- Forward Portfolio8:59
- Make Sure All Codes Are Correct9:10
- Day of the Test9:33
- Bring All 5 Pieces (Matted & Flapped)9:48
- Already Forwarded Your Online Portfolio9:55
- Blue or Black Ink Pen10:02
- Bring Your AP Booklet10:16
- Final Tips10:55
- Do Your Best11:00
- Keep Your AP Booklet11:43
- GOOD LUCK!!12:13
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