Understanding Row D of the AP Studio Art Rubric

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The sustained investigation rubric for AP 2D Design and AP Drawing is the same for rows a, b, and c. Where they differ slightly is in row D. In 2D design, row D focuses on 2D skills and for drawing row D focuses on drawing skills. The rubric that the college board uses to score the sustained investigation for […]

How to earn a 3 on row D of AP Sustained Investigation 2D Design

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The sustained investigation rubric for AP 2D Design and AP Drawing is the same for rows a, b, and c. Where they differ slightly is in row D. In 2D design , row D focuses 2D skills and for drawing row D focuses on drawing skills. The rubric that the college board uses to score the sustained investigation for […]

What I learned from Illustrating a Children’s book

What I learned from Illustrating a Children’s book

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What do you like to create? While I spend a lot of time helping others uncover their creative process and how that connects to the type of work that they create, sometimes, I forget to do the same for myself. While studying Art Education at Messiah University, I realized that I enjoy creating beautiful function […]

Understanding Row C of the AP Sustained Investigation Rubric

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The sustained investigation rubric for AP 2D Design and AP Drawing is the same for rows a, b, and c. The rubric that the college board uses to score the sustained investigation for the AP Studio Art Portfolio is an analytic rubric, with 4 rows. An analytic rubric means that each row is scored independently. […]

Unpacking AP Studio Art Rubric: Row B

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The rubric that the college board uses to score the sustained investigation for the AP Studio Art Portfolio is an analytic rubric, with 4 rows. An analytic rubric means that each row is scored independently. In this series, we’re going to look at examples provided by the college board, row by row. If you haven’t […]

AP Studio Art Scoring

AP Studio Art Scoring

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Understanding Row A The rubric that the college board uses to score the sustained investigation for the AP Studio Art Portfolio is an analytic rubric, with 4 rows. An analytic rubric means that each row is scored independently. In this series, we’re going to look at examples provided by the college board, row by row. […]

7 Gift ideas: How the Bear Met the Bee

7 Gift ideas: How the Bear Met the Bee

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As you’re working on getting all of your holiday gifts crossed off of your list, here are a few ideas of who to give the book, How the Bear Met the Bee, to. Anyone with elementary-age kids, bonus points for those that love animals. Make a donation to your local library. Elementary school art teacher […]

How to Prepare for Scholastic Art Awards

How to Prepare for Scholastic Art Awards

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As you’re researching and planning for college, you’re also likely looking for ways to earn scholarships. Have you considered entering your work in the Scholastic Art Awards? How to get started Look at previous award winners to get a sense of the caliber of work submitted: dwriting.org/gallery, and here https://www.artandwriting.org/gallery/awards Narrow your search and view […]