The whole purpose of this assignment is to start getting into the frame of mind that you can't give what you don't have. Meaning, if you fill yourself with judgement, anger and impatience, that's what you give to the world. If you fill yourself with self-compassion, forgiveness, and patience, that's what you give to the world. I believe we would all like to fill ourselves up with the positive to give both ourselves and this world and that is what this assignment is focused on......you first filling you so that you can be happy as well as a positive change in this world.
Self-care starts with awareness.
Bilateral drawing:
You will need:
- Several pieces of paper (copy paper is good, as well as larger paper if you happen to have some)
- Tape
- At least two different drawing utensils, preferably different colors. You can use markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
Please watch the demonstration video, and then create one drawing each of symmetrical and asymmetrical drawing.
You may choose to use one of the songs listed here, or any other music that you find soothing (for symmetrical drawing) or energizing (for asymmetrical drawing)
Soothing music
One Love (Bob Marley)
https://youtu.be/vdB-8eLEW8gLinks to an external site.
Crash into me (Dave Matthews Band)
https://youtu.be/k7in-9E3ImQLinks to an external site.
Songbird (performed by Eva Cassidy)
https://youtu.be/bTNLYeaL7NoLinks to an external site.
Energizing music
Happy (Pharrell)
https://youtu.be/ZbZSe6N_BXsLinks to an external site.
Can’t stop the feeling (Justin Timberlake)
https://youtu.be/ru0K8uYEZWwLinks to an external site.
I gotta feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
https://youtu.be/uSD4vsh1zDALinks to an external site.
NOW........upload photos of your drawings, as well as a short description of the process and experience for you (Minimum of a paragraph, 5-7 sentences for each experience).
For example; did you like one of the activities over the other? Did you find yourself calming down or getting more energized? Did you choose to listen to music while you did this? If so, what did you listen to and how do you feel it enhanced the experience, if at all?
Please refer to the rubric for grading criteria.
Rubric
Expressive Arts
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSymmetrical & Asymmetrical DrawingStudent participates and uploads both a symmetrical and asymmetrical drawing |
| 2 pts | ||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection on DrawingsStudent thoughtfully and thoroughly reflects on the experience and process of both the symmetrical and asymmetrical drawings. Each reflection should be a paragraph minimum. |
| 2 pts | ||
Total Points: 4 |