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

Mapping Myself

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

Final Portrait