Mandalas



The word **MANDALA** orginates from the Buddhist culture and literally translates to mean circle. It is recognized as the symbol of life.



Use this [|site] to help you create a mandala before using GIMP. Once you have this, view the requirements for the project.

[|Project Handout] (view only) [|Free Form Mandala Handout] (view to see instructions in creating your individual mandala)
 * You have Tuesday - Thursday to complete the project**

= **Personal Mandala Rubric**  =

**“A”**
===**This exemplary product will be visually stimulating and draw the observer to view its richness of materials. Items selected for display on this product will demonstrate thoughtfulness, diversity and depth, with the strong voice of the individual shining through. Attention to detail will be shown through use of color, texture, shape, and arrangement of materials. Most of the surface will be covered so that the background is non-intrusive. All areas will be deeply developed and will show the individual’s uniqueness**===

**“B”**
===**This outstanding product will contain elements which require the observer to stop and take a look. This product will obviously have taken much time and effort to construct, and the producer will have given obvious thought to the items displayed. There will, however, not be the richness or diversity of an exemplary product and the student’s voice may be somewhat clouded or incomplete. Much of the surface will be covered so that the background is not prominent. All areas will be well developed and will show the individual’s uniqueness although the outside shape may be more generic or geometric that an exemplary design.**===

**“C”**
===**This acceptable product will meet the minimum requirements of the task, but will lack either inspiration of perspiration. The surface may be mostly covered, but the background competes for attention. Elements may be repetitious or plain while the outside shape will be basically geometric. The product will be completed, but may not show either attention to detail or the individuality of the student.**===


 * Visual Stimulation 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Voice 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Detail 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Coverage 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Focus 1 2 3 4 5**
 * External Shape 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Construction 1 2 3 4 5**
 * Delivery 1 2 3 4 5**


 * TOTAL (C = 28-31, B = 32-35, A = 36-40)**
 * PERCENT _**