The document outlines an assignment to create a 12-section radial design mandala, emphasizing the concept of radial balance where each slice must be identical. Students are required to incorporate at least 5 colors and will be graded on originality and design complexity. Additional resources for mandala directions are provided.

1. Radial Design Mandala
Ms. Meier

2. Three Types of Balance
• Symmetrical
• Asymmetrical
• Radial

3. Radial Balance
• Things that are roundly symmetrical
• Think about slices of a pie
• Each pie slice should look the same

4. Examples of Radial Balance

8. Your Assignment
• Make a 12 section radial design mandala
(mandala is Sanskrit for “circle”) of your
choosing
• Each “slice” of the mandala must be the same
as the next (radially balanced)
• You must use at least 5 colors in your design
• You will be graded on originality as well as
design complexity

9. Mandala Directions
• http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/less
ons/middle/Larry-radial.htm