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Identity . La Paz Community School . What is Identity?. Identity is a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity).
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Identity La Paz Community School
What is Identity? • Identity is a person's conception and expression of their individuality or group affiliations (such as national identity and cultural identity). • The term "identity" refers to the capacity for self-reflection and the awareness of self(interests, uniqueness, ethnicity, personal experience, etc.) • Relates to self-image (a person's mental model of him or herself), self-esteem, and individuality.
Individual identity – the unique sense of personhood held by each person in their own right. • Social identity – a collective sense of belonging to a group, identifying themselves as having something in common with other group members. • Cultural identity – a sense of belonging to a distinct ethnic, cultural or subcultural group.
Identity Project Part I: Brainstorm Part II: Mapping Myself Part III: Final Portrait
Who are YOU? • What defines you? • How do you see yourself? • Are you your thoughts and ideas? Take a moment to write some words that describe you. Brainstorm words, sketch images and objects that you associate with for example; music + guitar + ipod
Think About It! • What is your name? Does it stand for anything? • Age • Birth Order • National Origin • Geographic Identification • Personality Traits • Favorite foods/music/movies/film or books? • Hobbies or Interests • Talents/Skills/Abilities • Dreams / Future Goals • Etc.
Requirements: • Brainstorm a creative “spider” using words that describe you and sketch images and objects that you associate with…for example; music + guitar + ipod • Just because it’s a exercise to help you with your final project doesn’t mean it has to look dirty and unprofessional! Get creative and add color and use symbols and sketch! Have a clean presentation with all your work. • Writing must be legible • Must have color and sketches • Paper must be at least 8.5 x 11
Requirements: • Create a collages of yourself using personal pictures and found images (magazines, newspapers, etc.) • Include text; share your thoughts and descriptions. For example; If you use a photo of guitar, explain what is your relationship and experience with it. “I love music! My grandfather used to play guitar when I was a child and I want to follow in his footsteps. I love the the strumming sound the guitar makes when I play traditional Mexican music!” • Paper must be at least 8.5 x 11