Assignment 4.1 - Interactive Digital Resource Based Lesson

California State Standards-

2.0  CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts 

2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design. 

3.0 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions of the Visual Arts 

3.1 Identify similarities and differences in the purposes of art created in selected cultures. 

Introduction-

For this assignment students will be creating a digital mandala using Adobe Illustrator. This assignment covers a variety of technical skills and procedures learned from previous lessons. Students will use these previously learned skills as well as newly learned techniques and concepts to create a digital mandala representing their culture or a culture of their choice. Students will use either geometric or organic shape along with symbols that display comprehension of specific elements of art and principles of design.

Objectives-

1) By the end of the period today you will be able to identify and describe how different cultures have utilized the Mandala design as a specific symbol tied to religious, historical or traditional values/beliefs.

2) By the end of the period today you will be able to know the difference between geometric and organic shapes and apply this knowledge to your own design.

3 )By the end of the period today you will be able to create an original Mandala design that reflects symbols that are meaningful/representative of you.

Presentation-
Link to Lesson Presentation

Resources/Materials Needed-

a. Laptop/Computer 

b. Google slides

c. Handouts/Worksheets

d. Adobe Illustrator

e. Internet Access

Process/Screencast-

Conclusion-

This assignment of designing your own mandala presents a unique opportunity for students to research and learn about their own culture and heritage or of a culture of their choice. It takes quite a bit of creativity to translate what you have learned through your research of a culture into art itself. Collaborate with one another to become inspired and ask questions! Good luck everyone!

Rubric-

Geometric vs, Organic

	Advanced 5 pts	Proficient 4pts	Basic 3pts	Below Basic 2pt
Design	Evidence that you drew original sketches. Overall composition of the piece is strong. The mandala is either ALL geometric or ALL organic shapes.	Evidence that you drew most original sketches.   Overall composition of the piece is strong. The mandala is either mainly geometric or mainly organic shapes.	Evidence that you drew some original sketches.   Overall composition of the piece is satisfactory. The mandala is either partly geometric or partly organic shapes.	Evidence that you drew little to none of the original sketches. Overall composition of the piece is weak. The mandala is either   partly geometric or partly organic shapes.
Technique	Student made sure all lines, shapes and detail work were completed to a high degree. Very precise. Curved lines are smooth not many unnecessary anchor points. Layers are named and grouped.	Student made sure all lines, shapes, and detail work were completed to a moderate degree. Nicely done. Could have been more precise with detail work.	Student made sure all lines, shapes and detail work were completed to a small degree. Could have made artwork better with a small amount of effort. Did not finish the detail work.	Student did not complete the assignment. No effort. All done in one layer.
Color	The color scheme choices make the design standout. It is very eye catching. The colors work well together and show gradation.	The color scheme choices are good but not well thought out. The colors are easy to see but need more gradation. Needs a small amount of work in order for the colors to work.	The color scheme choices are not eye catching. Do not work well together.	The color scheme needs to be completely re-done. Colors do not work well together.
Creativity	Mandala is unique and original design. Shapes, lines and color are used together to enhance the artwork. High degree of imagination.	Mandala is well planned out. Shapes, lines and color work well together. Some degree of imagination.	Mandala is somewhat planned out. Shapes, lines and   color somewhat work together. Little degree of imagination.	Mandala is not planned out. Shapes, lines and color do not work together. No degree of imagination.

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Resource Links-

Here is a list or helpful resources that you can use on any projects for this class.

Youtube Tutorials

Lynda Tutorials

Tuts Plus Tutorials

Design Inspiration Engine

Adobe Creative Suite Help