This is an art project that we continuously work on throughout the entire year during free class time and for homework. ZENTANGLE RULES: → The design should not have an "up" or a "down" it is without orientation. → It should not be representative of any certain recognizable object; rather, it should be abstract . → The drawing should be completed in black ink or pencil on the white paper provided. → The Zentangle Method requires utmost focus. Unlike doodling, the person creating a Zentangle is giving it his or her full, undivided attention. A Zentangle cannot be created while on the phone or listening to a lecture, because focus is an important part of this art form. ZENTANGLE SUGGESTED STEPS: → Draw a string. Take your pencil and draw a "string" inside the border. According to the Zentangle Method, a string is a curved line or squiggle that will lend structure to your design. The pattern you create will emerge according to the contours of your string. → Start creating a tangle. A "tangle" is a pattern drawn in pen along the contours of a string. One Zentangle may have just one tangle, or a combination of different tangles. Use your pen to begin drawing whatever pattern comes to you again, there's no right or wrong move inside a Zentangle. → Penciled shading or solid black shapes can be added to the tangles to create more depth and visual interest. → Don't erase mistakes. You can't erase mistakes you make in pen. That's part of the reason tangles are created in pen, not pencil (aside from any shading you might want to add). → Focus intently on your work. Just as you would while meditating, free your mind of worries and problems. Remember that the act of creating a Zentangle should feel relaxing. Zentangle designs are due at the end of every marking period. You will receive a project grade for your work.
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This is an art project that we continuously work on throughout the entire year during free class time and for homework.
ZENTANGLE RULES: → The design should not have an "up" or a "down" -‐ it is without orientation.
→ It should not be representative of any certain recognizable object; rather, it should be abstract.
→ The drawing should be completed in black ink or pencil on the white paper provided.
→ The Zentangle Method requires utmost focus. Unlike doodling, the person creating a Zentangle is giving it his or her full, undivided attention. A Zentangle cannot be created while on the phone or listening to a lecture, because focus is an important part of this art form.
ZENTANGLE SUGGESTED STEPS: → Draw a string. Take your pencil and draw a "string" inside the border.
According to the Zentangle Method, a string is a curved line or squiggle that will lend structure to your design. The pattern you create will emerge according to the contours of your string.
→ Start creating a tangle. A "tangle" is a pattern drawn in pen along the contours of a string. One Zentangle may have just one tangle, or a combination of different tangles. Use your pen to begin drawing whatever pattern comes to you -‐ again, there's no right or wrong move inside a Zentangle.
→ Penciled shading or solid black shapes can be added to the tangles to create more depth and visual interest.
→ Don't erase mistakes. You can't erase mistakes you make in pen. That's part of the reason tangles are created in pen, not pencil (aside from any shading you might want to add).
→ Focus intently on your work. Just as you would while meditating, free your mind of worries and problems. Remember that the act of creating a Zentangle should feel relaxing.
Zentangle designs are due at the end of every marking period. You will receive a project grade for your work.
Name ______________________________________________________________ Period __________
1st Marking Period 2nd Marking Period 3rd Marking Period 4th Marking Period
Exemplary
A+ A A-‐
Good
B+ B B-‐
Acceptable
C+ C C-‐
Unacceptable
D F
Completeness of Task
! More than 4 designs are completed masterfully.
! The entire box is filled with a wide variety of zentangle patterns.
! 4 designs are completed. ! Boxes are filled with
zentangle patterns.
! Designs are partially completed. ! Boxes are mostly or partially
filled with patterns or are completely filled with one continuous/similar pattern.
! Designs are not completed ! Designs are pencil drawn but
not executed with pen or marker.
Concept
! Student has a clear understanding of the elements and principles of design and demonstrates a mastery of composition.
! Student shows a connection between new and prior learning.
! Student has an awareness of the elements and principles of art.
! Student demonstrates a basic understanding of composition.
! The project shows little evidence of an understanding of the elements/principles.
! Shows little evidence of an understanding of composition.
! Student and project show no evidence of any of the elements and principles of art.
! Student showed no evidence of an understanding of composition.
Technical Skill &
Craftsmanship
-‐ Every design is well crafted, neat and detailed.
-‐ Patterns and line sequences are challenging and varied.
-‐ Student used techniques learned throughout the year to solve art problem.
! Technical skill was attempted in some designs, but not achieved throughout.
! Craftsmanship and neatness were attempted but not totally achieved.
! Project is adequate, but the execution is careless.
! Demonstrates below average craftsmanship and neatness.
! Project demonstrates poor craftsmanship
! Little evidence of technical skill exhibited.
Creativity and Originality
! Student selected a challenging solution to the art problem.