Mosaics

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5.  Project for Homer’s Odyssey:  Mosaic

Required Checklist for Mosaic Project

(60% of the total grade): 

WarningThis choice is very time-consuming! 

 

     1.     *at least 3 details from episode must be included in the central image of the

                   mosaic (people/objects/events)

               *abstract designs/patterns can be used for borders/framing, not as central image

 

      2.     *base must not be bendable in any way - use wood or strong plastic;

                   do not use poster board or foam poster board

 

       *materials for this project will require a small purchase

       3.     *ceramic/glass/plastic/wooden tiles or beads must be purchased - no food, seeds,

                   beans, pasta are permitted

 

        4.   *at least 5 different colors of tiles/beads must be used to create overall picture

 

        5.    *tiles/beads must be attached to firm base by ‘double stick craft tape’ (the kind

                   with orange cellophane which is peeled off) - points will be deducted for

                   lost tiles/beads

 

         6.  *grout must be used to fill in spaces between tiles; bead mosaics don’t need grout

 

         7.   *must be at least 1 square foot but no more than 5 square feet in size

 

         8.  *completed mosaic must create easily recognizable picture which pertains

                   directly to the episode

 

         9.   *surface of the mosaic should be flat and smooth, not jagged/bumpy/3D

 

Overall Quality and Effectiveness

(20% of the total grade)

           1.          -neatness/clarity                               3.        -ability to tell the story visually

           2.          -artistic merit & presentation         4.        -creativity/originality

 

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