Ethics, Artistic Integrity and Plagiarism
Although the use of appropriated images is common in the professional art world today, students who make use of borrowed images should demonstrate a creativity and sophistication of approach that transcends mere copying .
This policy is clearly stated in the sections on each portfolio in this booklet: “Any work that makes use of (appropriates) photographs, published images and/or other artists’ works must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication .
This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design, and/or concept of the source . The student’s individual “voice” should be clearly evident .
It is unethical, constitutes plagiarism, and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another medium) that was made by someone else and represent it as one’s own.” Teachers and students are strongly encouraged to become knowledgeable about copyright laws. In evaluating portfolios, the Readers look for original thinking .
Students are encouraged to create artworks from their own knowledge, experiences and interests . Universities, colleges, and professional schools of art have rigorous policies regarding plagiarism .
The AP Studio Art Program endorses these policies.
Digital images of student work that are submitted in the portfolios may be edited; however, the goals of image editing should be to present the clearest, most accurate representation of the student’s artwork, and to ensure that images meet the requirements of the Digital Submission Web application .
When submitting their portfolios, students must indicate their acceptance of the following statement: “I hereby affirm that all works in this portfolio were done by me and that these images accurately represent my actual work .”
Basically folks---do NOT COPY or STEAL someone else's work and call it your own!
Although the use of appropriated images is common in the professional art world today, students who make use of borrowed images should demonstrate a creativity and sophistication of approach that transcends mere copying .
This policy is clearly stated in the sections on each portfolio in this booklet: “Any work that makes use of (appropriates) photographs, published images and/or other artists’ works must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication .
This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design, and/or concept of the source . The student’s individual “voice” should be clearly evident .
It is unethical, constitutes plagiarism, and often violates copyright law simply to copy an image (even in another medium) that was made by someone else and represent it as one’s own.” Teachers and students are strongly encouraged to become knowledgeable about copyright laws. In evaluating portfolios, the Readers look for original thinking .
Students are encouraged to create artworks from their own knowledge, experiences and interests . Universities, colleges, and professional schools of art have rigorous policies regarding plagiarism .
The AP Studio Art Program endorses these policies.
Digital images of student work that are submitted in the portfolios may be edited; however, the goals of image editing should be to present the clearest, most accurate representation of the student’s artwork, and to ensure that images meet the requirements of the Digital Submission Web application .
When submitting their portfolios, students must indicate their acceptance of the following statement: “I hereby affirm that all works in this portfolio were done by me and that these images accurately represent my actual work .”
Basically folks---do NOT COPY or STEAL someone else's work and call it your own!