Developing Student Voice
Ryan Hall
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Study Guide Overview
This AP Art & Design study guide covers Student Voice (developing a unique artistic style), key concepts in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing (including elements, principles, and techniques), the Sustained Investigation project (theme, exploration, process, and reflection), Selected Works (breadth, depth, presentation), and the final exam (high-priority topics, question types, and last-minute tips). Practice questions covering multiple-choice, free-response, and short-answer formats are also included.
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#Understanding "Student Voice"
#What is "Student Voice"? 🤔
Student Voice is all about making art that is uniquely you. It's the way you express your ideas, your style, and your aesthetic. Think of it as your artistic DNA – no one else can do it exactly like you! The College Board wants to see your authentic self shine through your work.
Imagine an artist you admire. What makes their work instantly recognizable? Is it a recurring theme? A specific color palette? The way they handle materials? That's their Artist's Voice. Your goal is to develop your own, so that your work is unmistakably yours.
#Example: Bowls of Fruit 🍎 🍊 🍌
Let's look at how different artists approach the same subject:
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Pablo Picasso: "Pitcher and Fruit Bowl" - Picasso's Cubist style breaks down the forms into geometric shapes, showing multiple perspectives simultaneously.
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Paul Gauguin: "Bowl of Fruit and Tankard before a Window" - Gauguin uses bold colors and simplified forms, often with a flattened perspective, reflecting his interest in non-Western art.
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Andy Warhol: "Space Fruit: Still Lifes" - Warhol's pop art approach uses bright, repetitive imagery and often explores themes of consumerism and mass production.
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