ART 11/12- 11/13: Mandala Patterns
DESCRIPTION
We will discuss the following:
How to create patterns for mandalas
TAKE NOTES during class discussions. You will submit notes for credit each week. If you are absent, you must watch the Zoom video to get the notes.
If you were absent to any of the meetings this week, go to Google Classroom, where the recorded meetings have been posted under Classwork>Recorded Zoom Meetings.
CLASS ACTIVITIES
Mandala types for internet searches
Traditional
Lotus
Indian
Coloring
Indonesian
Healing
Sand
Meditation
Buddhist
We will create a series of patterns that use the following elements of art:
Line
Shape
Pattern
Value
Patterns can be made by doing the following
Creating concentric shapes
Alternating elements
Rotating elements
Using value (shading)
Creating texture through line and shape
Varying your line thickness
Using the half-step pattern technique
Mandala examples from past students
Steps to making a mandala by hand
Step Two: Design patterns
Gather pattern ideas from online. Create at least 10 intricate pattern ideas. Submit your ideas in Google Classroom under “mandala patterns”
Watch this video that discusses how to create patterns for mandalas:
HOMEWORK
Create a minimum of 10 mandala pattern ideas on a piece of paper. Collect 4 mandala ideas from the internet. Turn in your ideas and patterns in a Google Slide in Google Classroom in the “mandala pattern” assignment. Due Monday, November 16
Finish creating your circle with 16- 24 divisions and at least two inner circles. Watch the videos linked below for help. past due!
How to create a circle
How to divide a circle into equal parts
How to create a circular grid
INFORMATION
Link to the Turn In folder.
Fill out the Daily Attendance Form to be counted as present.