Mural

Guide

In the context of synthesis, a Mural is a visual representation of a theme, complex idea, or coherent set of ideas. Murals evoke emotion through their thought provoking symbolism, and generally contain real life characters or situations.

Rationale: Research demonstrates that synthesizing information, or taking information and creating new and independent work, increases understanding and retention.

Instructions: Select a theme, complex idea, or coherent set of ideas. Identify images, events, and people relevant to the idea. Plan the mural with a brief sketch, label the images with their relevant titles. Get a large piece of art paper and sketch the mural. If willing, color or paint the mural.

General Guidelines

· Be creative

· Apply learned knowledge

· Insure ease of interpretation

Mural Rubric

#	possible points	expectations	specifics	Op 1	Op 2	Op3	Self	points earned
1.	5	Symbolism	Uses symbolism to portray a complex idea
			Relevant images represented
2.	5	Clarity of theme	All images relevant to theme
3.	5	Thoroughness	Represents a broad amount of relevant information
4.	15	Artistry	Sketching style
			Color
			Texture
	30		total

Professional Mural Example

Diego Rivera’s “Modern Industry”