ISLAMIC ART

OKIR MAKING ACTIVITY

OBJECTIVES

1. Draw OKIR designs of scrolls and geometric designs

2. Recognnize the importance of these designs to indigenous Muslim Art forms
3. Apply the knowledge of the elements and principles of art in making the designs

MATERIALS

Pictures of samples of some Maranao art, sarimanok, naga, okir ornaments, malong, oslo paper or bond paper,
coloring materials (crayon or watercolor)

Procedure

1. Look at the visuals of okir carefully. Observe the elements of art - lines, forms, textures, and colors featured in
these designs.

2. Choose one and draw: Okir a datu or Okir a bay

3. If you choose okir a datu practice drawing scrolls, leaves, or flower motifs. Observe balance, rhythm, and other
principles of art.

4. If you choose okir a bay, practice drawing geometric designs like those found in the malong.

5. Finalize your work on a sheet of oslo paper or bond paper

6. Copy and answer the rubric of okir a datu and okir a bay on a separate sheet of paper

Rubric for Drawing of

OKIR A DATU OR OKIR A BAY

Name ________________________________________
Put a Check on the column that indicates your answer

CRITERIA ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM SCORE TEACHER'S SCORE

4 PTS 3 2 1

Meeting the general

expressions

1. Art work is of
appropriate size
2. Work is neat, clear
and complete
handed on time
3. Directions are
 followed

Used the Art elements

4. Line
5. Color
6. Shape
7. Form

Principles of designs

8. Balance
9. Rhythm
10. Contrast
11. Movement

Shows Creativity

12. Shows originality

13. Pleasing to
look at
14. Shows definite
characteristics of
okir a datu
15. Shows definite
characteris of
okir a bay

Highest possible score is 60 points

Rating of artworks

Always : 46-60 = 90%

Often : 31-45 = 85%
Sometimes: 16-30 = 80%
Seldom : 1-15 = 75

Questions for discussion

1. Which okir design is easier to draw? Why?

2. How did the activity help you appreciate Maranao art style?
3. What values did you learn from the okir design making activity?