Unit 11: Defining Self

The difference between Literal Imagery and Abstract Symbolism; the historical significance of tattoos as storytelling.

The importance of Contour Lines and how different pen thicknesses (Micron vs. Sharpie) create visual hierarchy.

Basics of Digital Archiving and how to prepare an image for printing (contrast, sizing, and orientation).

The science of Solubility (how the alcohol in perfume acts as a solvent for the ink) and the concept of Body Art.

Journal about a design that represents them, explain the personal "why" behind it, and sketch at least three variations of the icon.

Select their best design, draw it cleanly on printer paper, and outline using Sharpie (for bold areas) and Micron (for fine detail).

Photograph their design (ensuring high light/contrast), crop the image, and email it to the teacher to be printed for the transfer.

Cut out their printed design, apply perfume/water to the skin/paper, and apply steady pressure to create a temporary tattoo.

A journal entry and a page of conceptual sketches.

A high-contrast, black-and-white finalized design.

A successful digital file submission that meets printing requirements.

The physical application of the "self-defining" icon on the body and a final reflection.