Due Friday, September 2, 2011
Grading Rubric

Week 1

1. On black 12"x18" paper, construct your circle using a ruler and compass. (use light metallic pencil so you can see the lines)
2. For the inside circle, draw a symbol (or symbols) that represent you.
   
3. For the surrounding four quadrants, draw at least 2 symmetrical symbols (i.e. draw 1 symbol in quadrant #1, and the same symbol in quadrant #2).
4. Use metallic markers and/or pastel pencils to add color to the mandala.
5. Add pattern to the background using lines and shapes.

Week 2

1. Continue coloring your symbols, lines and shapes (patterns), and background in with metallic colored pencils or pastels.
2. Add details using lines and shapes.

Suggestions for Your
Personal Symbols

Activities
Hobbies
Sports
Family
Future Goals/Ambitions
Movies/T.V. Show
Books

Interactive Websites

Mandalas
What are mandalas and what do they look like? Prepare yourself for our first art class.

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