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.  

! Project  demonstrated  outstanding  problem-­‐solving  skills.  

! Designs  and  ideas  were  selected  without  concern  for  overall  effectiveness.    

! The  student  attempted  some  new  ideas.  

 ! Student  demonstrated  average  

creativity  and  the  project  lacks  the  finishing  touches  

! Project  lacks  originality  ! Some  ideas  are  repeated  and/or  

copied.  

! Student  copied  an  existing  solution  to  the  problem.  

! The  student  gave  no  evidence  of  trying  anything  new  or  unusual;  showed  no  evidence  of  original  thought.  

Time  on  Task,  Effort  &  

Participation  

! Designs  were  beautifully  and  patiently  done;  it  was  as  good  as  hard  work  could  make  it  

! The  student  gave  effort  far  beyond  what  was  required  

! Student  used  the  time  given  to  produce  their  best  work  

! Student  enthusiastically  participated  in  the  art  activity    

 ! The  project  is  effective,  but  

with  a  little  more  effort,  the  work  could  have  been  outstanding  

! Student  used  most  of  the  time  well,  but  did  time  management  can  be  improved  

! Student  participated  in  the  art  activity  

! Student  chose  an  easy  project/topic  

! Student  did  not  use  class  time  well  to  complete  assignment  and  demonstrated  poor  time  management  

! The  student  participated  in  project  but  did  not  work  independently  or  self-­‐start.  

! Project  was  not  finished  or  completed  with  minimal  effort  

! Student  refused  to  work  on  assignment  during  class  time  or  for  homework.  

! Student  did  not  participate  and  did  not  use  time  effectively  in  class.  

Follows  Directions  &  Procedures  

! Student  worked  toward  group  goals,  followed  through  on  commitments.  

! Student  worked  with  others  and  willingly  participated  in  preparation  and  cleanup.  

! Student  continuously  worked  on  one  theme  for  the  entire  project.  

 ! Student  worked  with  others  

participated  in  preparation  and  cleanup  when  asked.  

! Student  worked  on  one  theme  for  the  entire  project  with  some  variation.  

! Student  did  a  minimal  amount  of  prep  and  cleanup  and  was  asked  several  times  to  assist.  

! Student  displayed  a  negative  attitude.  

! Student  used  multiple  themes  to  solve  the  art  problem.  

! Student  refused  to  prep  and  cleanup.  

! Student  displayed  a  negative  attitude.  

! Work  does  not  display  a  theme.  

Name  _________________________________________________________________  Period  __________    

     

Circle  the  marking  period  for  which  this  assignment  will  be  graded.    

1st  Marking  Period                                            2nd  Marking  Period                                        3rd  Marking  Period                                  4th  Marking  Period