My Final FMP Proposal

PROJECT PROPOSAL
EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN

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Learner Name: Hannah Powell
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Centre Name: Coleg Gwent, Newport
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Specialist Area: Interactive Media
Date: 08-12-09



PROJECT PROPOSAL


I have chosen body art as my FMP theme.
I have had many ideas for this theme, some are listed in my draft of this proposal. The idea that I am going to go ahead with is within the area of tattooing, henna and also makeup. I will start with these three as the main focus and if be needed, drop one along the way.

With these topics, I am going to show the design side of body art. This will include. Why people get tattoos, why people use henna, and also why does the majority of people wear makeup. I
also want to go into detail with it. Showing my own designs, other peoples designs and tattoos, styles of makeup and henna, and what it’s used for… for example, henna is used in weddings, in different religions. I want to show good designs, bad designs and meanings behind them.
This way, I feel I can express my creative side a lot more.

This project will include, my own designs, hand drawn and done in photoshop, maybe illustrator, my own tattoos (as well as films of people being tattooed (maybe)), other peoples tattoos and designs. Makeup designs and also henna designs.
As well as all of the designs, it will also involve events that have happened in these areas, famous designers, makeup artists and tattooists. It will also include meanings behind tattoos and also looking into tribal tattoos and makeup and their meanings.


Interactive Piece, Website and 3D

I haven’t set a plan for these yet, as I haven’t really got to think about them a lot, due to the fact I had no idea what my theme was. I don’t think I will finalise these for a while, until I have done a bit of research and am settled into my idea.
I have a few ideas for them already, such as:

An art gallery displaying my designs for tattoos, henna and makeup and also my photography of other peoples tattoos and makeup styles. :: Website Idea

An Ident that is shown on my website including vector lines, similar to the MTV Idents/ adverts. :: 3D Idea

An Idea I have had is a game that you have to design your own tattoos and then display it on a human or figure. Another idea was that, you have to draw a tattoo over a template, in a certain amount of time. If it’s all over the place, then you loose. If you have done it right, then you go to the next level where a harder one is placed. :: Game Idea

My FMP Proposal Draft

FMP Proposal

The theme I have chose for my fmp is body art

So what is body art.
Body art Is any form of media used on the body, whether it is hair dye, makeup or even tattooing something onto you. This is what I think is body art. Articles from the web describe it as:

“Body art is art made on, with, or consisting of, the human body. The most common forms of body art are tattoos and body piercings, but other types include scarification, branding, scalpelling, shaping (for example tight-lacing of corsets), full body tattoo and body painting.

More extreme body art can involve things such as mutilation or pushing the body to its physical limits. For example, one of Marina Abramović's works involved dancing until she collapsed from exhaustion, while one of Dennis Oppenheim's better-known works saw him lying in the sunlight with a book on his chest, until his skin, excluding that covered by the book, was badly sunburned. It can even consist of the arrangement and dissection of preserved bodies in an artistic fashion, as in the case of the plastinated bodies used in the travelling Body Worlds exhibit.

Body art is also a sub-category of performance art, in which artists use or abuse their own body to make their particular statements”. :: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_art


“Body art is one of the earliest forms of artistic expression know to humankind. It has been used to indicate status, religious devotion, desired protection against evil and disease, and much more.

Today, people express many different reasons for getting various forms of body art. Some of them are a means of personal expression, while others continue to decorate their bodies as a means of commemorating an important event/time in their lives (i.e., 21st birthday).” :: http://www.villanova.edu/studentlife/healthandwellness/resources.htm?page=bodyart_piercing.htm


Now we know what it is, why have I chose it?
I have chosen this theme because Its one I find interesting. I like the fact it shows that art is not just limited to a canvas, wall, paper or anything like that… in this case, your body is the canvas. Although saying this, everything around us is classed as art, such as a table. The art of this is design technology.
I accept that a lot of people don’t feel that this is right, and think that body art is not actually an art at all. But I find it funny that people are willing to dye their hair, wear makeup and even have peircings (in ears particularly), but when it comes to tattoos, scarification and also peircings other then the ears, people will find this unacceptable and disgusting. But this is not the case I would like to discuss in my FMP.

The main reason I have chosen body art as my theme is that there is a lot of information packed into it. From the opinions of the generations, tribal meanings, stereotyping, gang symbols and so much more. This then resulting in a wide range of sub themes I can choose from.


What about body art am I wanting to go into?
Well, I have came down a rocky road to this choice as I have been so lost in all the sub themes, that I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, and am still pondering on this idea.
I originally wanted to talk about the stereotyping within body art itself, such as males gets skull tattoos and females get butterflies, so on, so forth. I then ended up on a different road in a completely different direction, wanting to do something towards the fact, that different people and generations think differently upon body art. I wanted to show to people, who frowned upon it, that it wasn’t that bad an art. Hopefully resulting in reaching out to some people, aiming to be able to change their opinions on it.

After a while of thinking about this, I then decided I didn’t particularly like the idea, due to the facts, it’s a really hard topic to pull off, and its something I am not really interested in.
Different ideas kept popping into my mind from then, and not long ago, an Idea hit me, which I think would be perfect.
Instead of looking at the whole of body art in general, I would split off into a few of the topics. The topics I would like to split off into, is tattooing, henna and also makeup. I will then start with these three and if be needed, drop one along the way.

So, I now have the categories I want… now what am I going to do?
Now I have got the topics, I am now going to show the design side of it. This will include. Why people get tattoos, why people use henna, and also why does the majority of people wear makeup. I also want to go into detail with it. Showing my own designs, other peoples designs and tattoos, styles of makeup and henna, and what it’s used for… for example, henna is used in weddings, in different religions.
All together, I think that body art has its bad side, and its good side, just like everything else, and what I want to show in this project is neither, but the design side of it. Good designs, bad designs and meanings behind them.
This way, I feel I can express my creative side a lot more.


So I have my theme set to go, now what about the interactive piece, 3D and website?
Well, I haven’t set a plan for these yet, as I haven’t really got to think about them a lot, due to the fact I had no idea what my theme was. I don’t think I will finalise these for a while, until I have done a bit of research and am settled into my idea.
I have a few ideas for them already, such as:

An art gallery displaying my designs for tattoos, henna and makeup and also my photography of other peoples tattoos and makeup styles. :: Website Idea

An Ident that is shown on my website including vector lines, similar to the MTV Idents/ adverts. :: 3D Idea

An Idea I have had is a game that you have to design your own tattoos and then display it on a human or figure. Another idea was that, you have to draw a tattoo over a template, in a certain amount of time. If it’s all over the place, then you loose. If you have done it right, then you go to the next level where a harder one is placed. :: Game Idea





Note:: A lot of my ideas and work will be posted on my blog throughout the year.
The URL for my new blog is: http://haychfmp.blogspot.com/

You can also find some of my FMP proposal work on my old blog.
The URL for my old blog is: http://haychs-fmp.blogspot.com/

Research: My Second Essay

TattooingTips.Com - A Beginners Guide to Tattoos and Tattooing

In this site you will find pages about different topics pertaining to body art and tattooing. We take great pride in presenting you step by step guide to tattoo to make it a memorable experience throughout your life. This comprehensive guide will show you all the tricks and tips on how to get yourself tattooed. What you will learn:
1- Guidelines for safe tattooing
2- Caring for your new Tattoo
3- Tattooing Aftercare and Healing Instructions
4- Tattoo Removal Methods and Techniques
5- Potential Health Risks, Infections and Complications
6- Body Piercing

 Cost of Getting a Tattoo

- Tattoo: History

- Before You Get Tattooed

- Tattoo Healing and Aftercare

- Choosing the Right Tattoo Design

- Tattoo Removal Techniques


Cost of Getting a Tattoo
Although the cost of tattoos can end up being quite high, there are still many ways to save and yet still in the end have just the tattoo you were looking for. Since there are many steps involved before the tattoo is actually finished, there are many things that can be done differently in order to reduce the cost of tattoos. By taking all factors into consideration it is possible to save a substantial amount of money and the cost of tattoos can become affordable for anyone.

The first thing to consider before deciding on a tattoo shop is if they charge by the piece being done or by the hour. No matter how the price is determined, the cost of tattoos will not be under $40 since this is the standard minimum fee charged regardless of tattoo size and number of colors. Keep in mind that the cost of tattoos done by an artist that charges by the hour is normally not as negotiable as that of one that charges a set price for the complete job. The cost of tattoos that require a lot of colors and are large in size will be more expensive if they have to be paid for by the hour and in this case to handle a fair price for the complete tattoo will be more advantageous. The cost of tattoos can be substantially reduced in this case and one price is better than paying anywhere from $80 to $100 for each hour, especially since such colorful and elaborate tattoos require many hours or even sessions to complete. The pricing is for that reason the most important variable when reducing the cost of tattoos.

Another way to reduce the cost of tattoos is to think about where it should be placed on your body. This is a major factor, because some body parts are more difficult to tattoo than others and also more expensive. For example, a tattoo placed on the shoulder is quite easy to do whereas a tattoo on the lower part of the back is very difficult. For this reason the same tattoo done on the shoulder will be significantly cheaper than if done on the lower back. Although money can be saved, the place is also of great importance since the tattoo will be a permanent part of the body and the cost of tattoos should not be based on which body part is the cheapest to tattoo. The cost of tattoos on sensitive body parts will always be expensive and each artist will tend to spontaneously think of a price when asked about this kind of job.

The cost of tattoos is also partially based on the design being used. Exclusively created designs are more expensive than the common ones. By bringing your own design template with you it is possible to negotiate a better price, because the design is from you and not from the tattoo artist. Designs can be found on the internet and although some are for free, the more exquisite ones also cost money so it has to be carefully planned if this method is to reduce the cost of tattoos.

By taking these tips into consideration it will be possible to reduce the cost of tattoos. The key is to do research on your own before going to local tattoo shops and then to ask around about the cost of tattoos. Once the best prices have been located then these tips can be put into use and may just get you a larger, more colorful tattoo for the price of a small and plain one. The cost of tattoos can always be reduced and the amount saved depends on how prepared you are.


Tattoo: History
Do you want to look different from the crowd? Does tattooing fascinate you? What's the safest mode to get a tattoo? Knowing all these facts can help in deciding whether an idea to get a tattoo is good for you. The history of tattoos commenced over 5000 years ago. A remarkable effort in the discovery of tattooing in the Bronze Age was that when in 1991, a frozen body of five thousand year old tattooed man was found on a mountain between Austria and Italy. The body was bearing almost 57 tattoos and positions of the tattoos suggest that they were applied for therapeutic reasons.

The history of tattoos starts from Egypt during the time of the construction of its great pyramids. When the Egyptians empire expanded, the art of tattooing started spreading as well. The Greeks started using tattoos for communication among spies. Markings on the body identified the spies and represented their rank. But in Rome the criminals and slaves were marked. So the practice of tattooing spread everywhere in the world. This practice is still carried on today. Some use tattoos in showing social status while others use it as a mark of cultural tradition.

In today’s era the art of tattooing is very popular among the youngsters. The property of the outlaws, sailors and bikers gang is now a fashionable art of body decoration for many people. Now a lot of marks are used by different people to express themselves with their tattoos. The common marks include the anchors, birth signs, skulls, school or organization’ s emblems, battleships, love marks and many more. A tattoo is a punctured wound that is made deep into the skin by filling the ink. It is a dermal pigmentation or a mark which is generally made by inserting decorative pigment into the skin. Tattoos are a type of decorative body alterations that are used for identification, representation, branding and expression.

Tattoos can be done manually by using a needle to puncture the skin or by tattoo machines which uses a tube and a needle system. Needles are used to inject the ink into the deeper layer of skin called dermis and thus make a tattoo permanent. Before putting tattoos a tattoo artist should know how deep to drive the needle into your skin, as going too deep can cause bleeding and intense pain. Many things have to be taken care before getting a tattoo safely on your skin. The major thing to be considered is proper hygiene. A body modification artist is required to wash his or her hands before starting tattooing a client. The use of disposable gloves is also mandatory to avoid cross contamination. Even the equipment’s are autoclaved with an approved disinfectant before using them in the task of tattooing such as counter tops, machines, and furniture.

At last it is important to get a tattoo on your body with ultimate safety so that there is no chance of skin disruption or harm. It is always a fun to have tattoos on the body as they really make a unique mark on personal identity.



Before You Get Tattooed
Before you get tattooed you should be aware of all the steps that need to be taken prior to the tattooing process. Although the idea to get yourself a tattoo sometimes crops up on the spur of the moment, it is not a good idea to just go ahead and choose one that you like and have the artist do it. Before you get tattooed it should be clear that it would be with you for a lifetime, unless you undergo a painful and expensive removal process. Not only is the fact important that a tattoo is permanent, but also give sterility an equal priority. Before you get tattooed you should know about the health aspects and make sure you find a professional artist that will not endanger you in any way.

Before you get tattooed you should be sure of the design. That means that before you get tattooed you should look at the patterns different professionals have and get a rough idea of what you want. It is also worth looking through Internet sites, because many websites have tattoo patterns that can be purchased and printed. Even if you have to pay some money for the perfect design, it is still worth doing so before you get tattooed with a picture you don’t like. Although the design is important, the inks to be used should also be proofed before you get tattooed, because some colors are of high quality and are brilliant whereas others are dull, fade and generally do not look good.

Before you get tattooed you should also make sure that the tattoo artist knows about sterility and uses fresh ink and needles. If used needles are used, there is a chance of a disease being transferred or maybe even some kind of skin reaction. The best thing to do before you get tattooed is to talk to several professional tattoo artists and ask about their experience in the tattoo industry. Personally meeting the artist also leaves an impression of whether or not the artist is clean and gives importance to hygiene or whether they are dirty and sloppy. Before you get tattooed, just glance through the artist’s portfolio, something every professional will have and here you can see how good their tattoos look like and if they are really good or not.

Before you get tattooed make sure that you are relaxed and are capable of staying still for awhile. If you move a lot, it will waste your time and make it hard for the tattoo artist to do a good job. Another thing to think of before you get tattooed is of the after care. Once a tattoo is done, you will have to take care of your tattoo by keeping it clean and also to prevent it drying up.

Before you get tattooed there is much to learn and keep in mind when looking around. Being unsure of the process before you get tattooed may result in a mistake that will be regretted for a long time to come.



Tattoo Healing and Aftercare
Getting a tattoo is hard enough, but the tattoo healing and after care is another process that is necessary to do carefully. Not only is tattoo healing and after care good for your skin and well being, but also for the tattoo itself. This is because the tattoo healing and after care is decisive on how the tattoo will permanently look.

The tattoo healing and after care time period is usually around a month long. During this time it is especially important to take proper care of the new tattoo. During the first phase of tattoo healing and after care, which takes place for the first four or five days after the tattoo is done, you may experience pain, soreness, swelling, irritation and even redness of the skin. This is a very important phase for the tattoo healing and after care and of utmost importance to keep the tattoo completely clean. In fact you will have to clean it with mild soap and water at least five times a day. After cleaning you will have to gently pat the area dry and this is necessary to complete the tattoo healing and after care. Using an antibiotic cream during this part of the tattoo healing and after care time can help reduce infections and relieve soreness.

The second phase is also the final stage and this is the longer period of tattoo healing and after care. This phase of the tattoo healing and after care lasts three or four weeks and it also influences just how your tattoo will look for the rest of your life. During this stage of the tattoo healing and after care process that tattoo has a tendency to get dry. A dried out tattoo will not look good and for this reason you will need moisturizers. Keeping a tattoo area moist will also prevent or reduce scabbing and infections, another aspect of tattoo healing and after care that should not be overlooked. Scabbing can produce scars on the tattoo which will make it unattractive from the start. Sunlight is also bad for the tattoo and also has to be avoided during the tattoo healing and after care time. If you live in a sunny area or have a tattoo done while on vacation, consider this fact and it will make taking care of the tattoo easier.

For the tattoo healing and after care it is important to use a special cream product. Any moisturizing cream should meet certain requirements, such as no artificial colors or fragrances. There are many tattoo healing and after care products available so it is best to ask the professional artist about what is best and let them also demonstrate how to do everything. A cream should at any rate contain the vitamins A and C to reduce the redness and irritation during the tattoo healing and after care time.

Tattoo healing and after care is very important and should not be neglected. It greatly affects the overall tattoo look and by taking time to learn about tattoo healing and after care you will have the best possible results.


Choosing the Right Tattoo Design
Deciding on a tattoo design for your body should not be a mere impulsive decision. You need to put lot of thought into it to make that decision a success. Otherwise you will regret your tattoo selection for years to come.

First question you should ask yourself, before deciding on a tattoo design for your skin, is whether the selected tattoo design is compatible with the image you want to project to the world. In doing so you should remember that tattoo will remain in your skin for years to come. Do you want to have that tattoo design on your skin ten, twenty, or thirty, years into the future? Removing tattoo is difficult and expensive and not all pigment can be removed. Expending a few days to familiarize and be comfortable with the design before deciding on a tattoo design will be well worth time.

When deciding on a tattoo design for you, for the first time, you should take the advice of most tattoo artists and start with a small simple piece. This is beneficial in several ways.

A small tattoo design will take only about quarter of an hour to complete. As such you will be able learn whether you can tolerate the pain involved without stopping half way through with ugly results. You can probably get through a small design even if you find it painful.

A small design can be made part of a larger design later. This is important because most people tend to get additional tattoos once the first one is successful. As such when deciding on a tattoo design for you, make sure you select a small one that can harmonize with possible future ones. Not selecting such a design will lead to a mismatched group of tattoos.

You will have a wide selection to choose from when deciding on the tattoo design for you. Before looking through the designs available with the artist, you can do some research on your own. There are many websites devoted to tattoos on the Internet. You can learn the history and meaning of the designs on such sites. Remember most tattoo designs have various symbolic meanings attached to them that a novice and even some artists will not know about. So some grounding on history and symbolism of tattoo design will help you to avoid unnecessary embarrassments when deciding the tattoo design for your skin.

You can also allow the artist to express their creativity to the full by selecting an original design when deciding on the tattoo design for you. If you do so, select a well reputed artist and give him full artistic control to get the best results.

Another aspect you should pay attention to when deciding on a tattoo design for your skin is whether you want to incorporate various colors or whether you want to stick to monochrome. This is of course a matter of personal taste and tough you should also consider you skin color. If you select a multi colored design, make sure that the tattoo parlor has the right equipment to execute it correctly.

By taking your time and paying attention to the details, you will be able to decide on the tattoo design that will suit you for a life time.


Tattoo Removal Techniques
There are many different tattoo removal techniques and all have advantages as well as disadvantages. The best tattoo removal techniques can vary according to the person and tattoo and it is necessary for anyone wanting to remove a tattoo to do research on the subject and decide on which of the tattoo removal techniques is most suitable for their personal situation. The removal techniques that are available today are laser treatment, abrasion, scarification, camouflaging and surgery.

Laser treatment is one of the most common tattoo removal techniques and although it is popular and is effective, there are also side effects that can be considered drawbacks. Although it can lighten tattoos to a point where they are virtually invisible, it is probable that several expensive sessions will be necessary in order to achieve the desired effect. Of the tattoo removal techniques it is also the only method that causes hypo pigmentation, or a lightening of the skin area surrounding the tattoo. If the exact pigments used in the tattoo ink are known, then the laser treatment is successful, but more than likely this information will not be obtainable. This is because the ingredients for the ink are not given on the bottles and considered a trade secret. It should be a consideration though, that lasers as tattoo removal techniques can also cause the ink to release allergens which will result in an allergic reaction.

Abrasion is another of the tattoo removal techniques and it removes the tattoo by scraping away the skin layers with the ink. There are more than one abrasive tattoo removal techniques, but the variation using a salt solution to remove the pigments and not have to scrape as deep. It is only rarely used and all abrasive techniques leave behind a scar. Some scars may not be very noticeable, but others can be deep and obvious to see. Scarification is the removal of a tattoo with an acid solution and this is a harsh method that will always leave behind a scar.

Camouflaging does not completely remove the tattoo, but instead it covers up something that should not be seen. This is not the right choice of tattoo removal techniques for someone wanting to completely remove a tattoo. The last of the tattoo removal techniques is also the most extreme and this would be surgery. There are several surgical tattoo removal techniques, but most common is a balloon inserted under the skin which expands the tissues and then the scar can be removed. The tissue expansion is important to reduce scarring during these tattoo removal techniques to a minimum, although a scar is unavoidable. For large tattoos you will also have to undergo many smaller surgeries in order to completely remove the tattoo.

There are no perfect tattoo removal techniques since every tattoo and skin is unique. The tattoo removal techniques should be carefully chosen and specialists should be consulted for advice before beginning the removal. It is best to consider all tattoo removal techniques and after collecting enough information then decide what is best for your case.


http://www.tattooingtips.com/tattoos-removal-options.html

Research: My First Essay

Body Art

http://www.villanova.edu/studentlife/healthandwellness/resources.htm?page=bodyart_piercing.htm


What is body art?

Body art is one of the earliest forms of artistic expression know to humankind. It has been used to indicate status, religious devotion, desired protection against evil and disease, and much more.

Today, people express many different reasons for getting various forms of body art. Some of them are a means of personal expression, while others continue to decorate their bodies as a means of commemorating an important event/time in their lives (i.e., 21st birthday).

What are the different styles of body art?

- Tattoo - procedure of permanently marking the skin with ink or dye; tatau is the Polynesian word for "to strike" or "to mark."
- Branding/ Scarification - procedure in which skin is seared with a hot iron or cut with a scalpel or other sharp object to produce a raised design; the darker the skin, the better the keloid.
- Body Paint is a temporary form of body art, which includes Mehndi. Mehndi is the Indian tradition of decorating a woman's hands and feet with henna dye, originally done to celebrate her wedding. The patterns are very intricate and usually take several hours to complete. The dye lasts from 10 days to six weeks. The colour can vary from deep brown to reddish brown to orange, depending on the body's chemical makeup.
- Piercing - procedure in which, a sharp instruments is passed through a fold of skin or part of the body.
- Permanent Makeup is a form of tattooing. This makeup is most commonly applied to eyebrows, upper and lower eyelids and lips. It can last anywhere from four to six years.
- Aesthetic Dentistry can include gold/silver/porcelain caps, having a hole drilled into a tooth and implanting a jewel into the hole, and filing teeth to a point to create the illusion of a fang.
- Body Play or Shaping is the most severe form of body art. It includes body suspension, waist/corset training, implanting foreign objects under the skin, e.g., inserting metal spikes into the skull or inserting marbles under the skin.





Things to think about when getting a tattoo or a piercing

- I have no doubts about getting a tattoo or a piercing
- I think I will like the tattoo design in 10 years
- I consider tattoos to be permanent
- I want a tattoo for my own reasons
- I have thought about the design, location and effects it may have on others.
- I have made the decision without the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
- I fully understand the procedure.


Questions to ask the artist

1. Is the studio an established business? Have you spoken with previous customers? How long has the business been in operation?

2. What training does the artist have? Does the artist have any sort of formal training on how to maintain a clean and sterile environment? Does the artist have any background in the work that they are doing? Has the artist participated in an apprenticeship program?


3. How much professional experience does the artist have?

4. Is the piercing done in a separate room? Every good studio should have 5 separate areas:
- counter
- waiting room
- piercing room(s)
- bathroom
- sterilisation room

5. Are new containers of ink used with each tattoo? The artist should not be dipping into a large container of ink or dye with each customer.

6. What additional training does the artist have? (i.e., first aid training)


7. Does the artist use an autoclave to clean equipment? This is the MOST important thing you need to find out when you visit a studio. If they do not have an autoclave, RUN AWAY! "Dry heat" is not considered an appropriate sterilisation technique for equipment used to tattoo or pierce. A spore test is the only way to know that the autoclave is working properly. If they do not run regular spore tests, do not let them tattoo or pierce you!

8. Are sterile needles used every time? Does the studio sterilise needles every time? Make sure you see the artist place the used needles in a "sharps" container. NEVER allow an artist to use a needle on you that was soaked in liquid. All needles should be in individual packages and should be opened while you are present.

9. Are you comfortable with the artist? Follow your instincts here. If you are uncomfortable in any way, do not feel obligated to seek services at the particular studio. If the studio seems more interested in your money than in your health, it is a sure sign that the studio is not the best place for you!

10. Are latex gloves used?

11. Does the artist use appropriate jewellery? There are many different types of piercing so there should be a variety of jewellery. When referring to the size of jewellery there are two measurements. One is the width of the ring or length of the bar called the "diameter" of the jewellery. The other is the thickness of the jewellery, which is the "gauge." As a general rule, jewellery no thinner than 14 gauge should be used below the neck. The smaller the gauge number, the thicker the jewellery.

12. Do they have an aftercare sheet that is up-to-date on industry standards? Read this sheet BEFORE getting a piercing or tattoo. If it tells you to clean your piercing or tattoo with an ointment or hydrogen peroxide, the studio is clearly not keeping up with industry standards.

13. Does the studio have a license to operate? Many cities and states do require that a studio have a license. In most cases the license means that the studio meets minimum requirements and has passed an inspection. To find if you area has established standards and inspections, call your local health department. If the studio is illegally unlicensed, do take the time to report them.

14. Is the studio recognised by the APP (Association of Professional Pierces)? All APP pierces have a certificate that should be hanging on the studio wall. The certificate has an expiration date on it; make sure it is current. For a list of APP pierces you can check out www.safepiercing.org or call 1-888-515-4APP.

15. Does the artist have a portfolio of his/her work?







Did You Know: Only certain metals are safe for jewellery.

- 14 or 18 karat solid gold
- titanium
- niobium
- platinum
- 316L surgical implant grade stainless steel
- Jewellery from other metals, i.e., nickel, may increase your risk for allergic reaction or infection.


What are the health risks associated with body art?

Body piercing may cause staph infections and contact dermatitis, which is picked up from the nickel composition of the piercing jewellery. Dermatitis is an allergic reaction, which does not allow the pierced area to heal properly causing the skin to fester, swell, and become sore. Pull through injuries are also common with body piercing and may require surgery, i.e., eyebrow pull-through injury.

A piercing in a location such as the tongue involves additional health issues including hygiene. Teeth may be easily cracked, chipped or knocked out with the added weight of a spike or stud.

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), "the application of tattoos may present the risk of acquiring a bacterial or viral infection and other complications including allergic reactions to inks and dyes."

People do not realise that constantly touching and playing with a new piercing or a healing tattoo may cause bacteria to develop, which can lead to infection.

Some tattooists use commercially packaged, premixed colours made from plastic-based pigments, which may also cause allergic reactions. The metallic salts in certain tattoo inks and dyes can cause a slight irritation in some people.

Keep in mind... it can hurt! Your body's natural reaction is to reject a foreign object. Be aware of your threshold for pain because you may experience pain or discomfort during a procedure, and/or the recovery process.
How long will it take to heal?

Depending on the type of procedure and where it is located, healing time varies. Below are examples of common piercing and their estimated healing times.





Cheek: 2 to 4 months
Ear Cartilage: 2 months to 1 year
Eyebrow: 2 months to 1 year
Labret: 6 weeks to 2 months
Navel: 6 months to 2 years
Nipple: 2 to 6 months
Nostril: 2 months to 1 year
Tongue: 1 month to 6 weeks


Tattoos:
Depending on the size of the piece, you need to leave the bandage on the tattoo for anywhere from four hours to overnight. Once the bandage is open to germs, the tattoo area must be cleaned regularly with cold water. Great care and caution must be taken in caring for a tattoo. Only fingertips may be used to wash the area, as any removal of skin or scabs will pull the ink out of the design.


What are the reasons why someone would want to remove a piercing or tattoo?

- Regret. Many tattoo and piercing studios offer walk-in appointments which encourages more "spur of the moment" decisions rather than a more comprehensive, thought-out process.
- Starting a professional job. Many places of employment discourage their employees from having visible tattoos or piercing. There are many stories of people who chose to have a tattoo or piercing in a place that compromises their ability to get a job or maintain a job because of a company's policies or expectations of their employees.
- Romance ends. NEVER put someone's name on your body...it's just not good practice!
- Bad Workmanship. The artists who provide bad work are called "scratchers" in the field. Poor placement, design and painful effects of a tattooing or piercing can result in dissatisfaction with the outcome.
- Change in lifestyle. As you age, you may become bored with the tattoo or piercing OR you may become more conservative as you start a family or achieve professional positions in the workplace OR your physical appearance changes in a way that changes the appeal of having a tattoo or piercing.
- Allergic reaction. Coloring and tattoo pigments may create a physical or chemical reaction that prevents someone from being able to maintain the tattoo.




Are there any issues involved with removing a piercing?

Most importantly, if a person is considering removing a piercing, he/she should be sure that the pierced area is not infected. If infected, as soon as the piercing begins to close, the infection spreads throughout the body. It is SO important to visit a health care professional if you are unsure of whether or not you have an infection, so that you can be treated for the infection before removing the piercing. Nostril piercing, in particular, can be very dangerous when infected.

Also, when a piercing is removed, a keloid may form over the area in which the skin was pierced. The keloid may be very small and unnoticeable. However, in certain areas, the keloid may draw more attention and may serve as a permanent reminder of the piercing. For example, many people who allow eyebrow or nostril piercing to close will have a keloid form in its place. So, you need to consider where your piercing is going to be, the potential for infection, and what the consequences could be upon removal.
How is a tattoo removed?

Tattoos can be removed in a number of ways, most of which are painful and/or costly. When considering a tattoo it is important that the person considers the tattoo to be permanent, as the process of removal can be quite an experience!
Below are the methods of tattoo removal being used today:

- Laser removal. Most expensive of the three procedures. Can take multiple sessions to remove the tattoo in part or in its entirety. Laser removal procedures do not guarantee to completely rid the body of the tattoo. Laser treatment carries a minor amount of pain in the process. Painful recovery can occur.
- Dermabrasion. Process in which the tattoo is "cut out" of the skin. It is a painful procedure.
- Salabrasion. Process in which tattoo is "scraped off" the skin using a rubbing salt and rock. It is a painful procedure.


What are the laws and regulations governing body art practices?

There are no federal laws concerning any of the procedures and practices associated with body art. Some states have absolutely no laws regarding body art and safe procedures, while others only regulate according to age, making it against the law to tattoo, pierce or brand anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent. Tattooing has been outlawed in Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont and Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is important that you contact your local health department to find more information regarding the regulations in your state. For Pennsylvania, you may visit www.health.state.pa.us.

Tattoos and Stereotyping: Material I Have Collected

Tattoos and stereotyping
Material I have collected


Tattooing:

What is tattoos?
Whether they are on arms, legs, ankles or buttocks, tattoos are painted all over our bodies by injecting ink into our skin.
A needle attached to a hand-held tool injects ink into the cells of the dermis-a section of our skin that keeps tattoos from fading and stretching. The tool moves the needle up and down at a rate of several hundred vibrations per minute and penetrates the skin by about one millimeter. The ink that is left in the skin after the injection process is the tattoo.

How long does it take to heal?
After getting a tattoo, you can expect initial healing to take about a week. The body will normally heal completely after about 7 weeks because that's the time it takes for the skin to regenerate itself after being damaged. It goes through three processes. The first one is redness and swelling, second is scabbing, and then the third is healing.

How do i look after my tattoo?
Apply ointment on it for the next two days or so, the after that just apply a thin layer of fragrance free lotion to keep it moist. Don't pick the scabs because this can cause the ink to come off with it.

Stereotyping within tattoos.
You don't notice stereotyping within tattoos that well, but once you have a good long think about it, it becomes obvious. When getting a tattoo, you all ways think of the things you like, but if you were to look at someone and diagnose them with a tattoo that you think they would like.... what would you pick?
For example, if you were to look at a girl who has blond hair and is wearing a pink jacket, and she walks into a tattoo shop, what would you assume shes getting? a butterfly on the hip? a flower on the lower back? you would automatically be thinking of things like flowers, birds and butterflies other then skulls and dragons. This is the same when you look at men.
If a big muscularly man walked into a tattoo shop wearing a leather jacket, you would assume hes all ready got tattoos, and is getting a skull or a dragon or something quite butch and manly, but for all you know, he could turn around and get a memorial tattoo of a heart and some flowers.


Piercings:

What are piercings?
piercings are wholes through certain pieces of skin done by either a needle or a gun. Jewelry is then put through the wholes to create a decorative piece of art.
Many different cultures have pierced their bodies for centuries. If you look in a history book, you will find that Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans did body art, such as piercing and tattooing. People pierced their bodies for decoration to show the person's importance in a group, or because they thought it protected them from evil. Now, people get piercings for a decoration purpose.

What are the risks with body piercing?
The most serious risks are infections, allergic reactions, bleeding, and damage to nerves or teeth. Infections may be caused by hepatitis, HIV, tetanus, bacteria, and yeast. If the piercer washes his/her hands and uses gloves and sterile equipment and you take good care of your piercing, the risk of infection is lowered (but still exists). Another cause of problems from piercings is the wrong kind of jewelry for the area pierced. If the jewelry is too small, it can actually cut off the blood supply to the tissue, causing swelling and pain. If the jewelry is either too thin or too heavy or if you are allergic to the metal, your body can sometimes reject the jewelry (your body reacts against the jewelry because it is a "foreign object").

What types of piercings are there?
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There are 17 ear piercings altogether. These are:
Anti-Tragus
Auricle
Conch
Daith
Industrial
Industrial (Via rook)
Orbital
Lobe
Pinna
Forward Pinna
Rook
Scaffold
Snug
Tragus
Transverse Lobe
Vertical Tragus
Weaving
The most common of these piercings are the Lobe piercing and the Pinna.

There are eight oral piercings altogether. These are:
Cheek
Lip (lower)
Lower Fraenum
Madonna
Medusa
Superior Fraenum
Tounge
Labret

There are eight surface piercings. These are:
Ankle
Brooch
Earl
Eyebrow
Nape
Neck
Third eye
Webbing

There are fifteen genital piercings, five female, and ten male. These are:
Clitoris
Hood
Inner Labia
Outer Labia
Triangle

Apadravya
Dydoe
Fraenulum
Kuno
Lorum
Palang
Prince Albert
Pubic
Reverse PA
Hafada

There are two nasel piercings. These are:
Nostril
Septum

There are two abdominal piercings as well. These are:
Nipple (female)
Nipple (Male)

All of these piercings take different length of time to heal. They also need different care and after care and also will take different jewelry.


Body painting:

What is Body Painting?
Body painting is a form of body art which is temporary. It is painted onto the human skin, and lasts for only several hours, or at most a couple of weeks. Body painting is also referred to as (a form of) temporary tattoos; large scale or full-body painting is more commonly referred to as body painting, while smaller or more detailed work is generally referred to as temporary tattoos.
Body painting with clay and other natural pigments existed in most, if not all, tribalist cultures. Often worn during ceremonies, it still survives in this ancient form among the indigenous people of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands and parts of Africa. A semi-permanent form of body painting known as Mehndi, using dyes made of henna (hence also known rather erroneously as "henna tattoo"), was and is still practised in IndiaMiddle East, especially on brides. Since the late 1990s, Mehndi has become popular amongst young women in the Western world.
Indigenous peoples of South America traditionally use annatto, huito, or wet charcoal to decorate their faces and bodies. Huito is semi-permanent, and it generally takes weeks for this black dye to fade.


Face painting:

What is facepainting?
Face painting is the artistic application of cosmetic "paint" to a person's face. There are special water-based cosmetic "paints" made for face painting.
From ancient times, it has been used for hunting, religious reasons, and military reasons (such as camouflage and to indicate membership in a military unit). In re-entered the popular culture during the hippie movement of the late 1960s, when it was common for young women to decorate their cheeks with flowers or peace symbols at anti-war demonstrations.
For several decades it has been a common entertainment at county fairs, large open-air markets (especially in Europe and the Americas), and other locations where children and adolescents are. Face painting is very popular among children at theme parks, parties and festivals throughout the Western world. Though the majority of face painting is geared towards children, many teenagers and adults enjoy being painted for special events, such as charity fund raisers.


Scaring:

What is scarifictaion?
Scarification has been practiced for thousands of years by a wide variety of people. Many tribes use scarification as part of their initiation ceremonies, using scars to distinguish between adults of the tribe and children, and many tribal scars are extremely complex and unique. Facial scarring in particular is a common practice in many parts of the world, and some very fine examples can be seen in photography collections of native Australians and some African peoples. For tribal peoples, scarification is part of the process of belonging, and it is an important part of their cultural expression.
For people outside of tribes, there are a number of reasons to engage in scarification, just as there are an assortment of motivations for many kinds of body modification. Some people simply like the aesthetics of scarring, for example, while others view the process as part of a personal rite of passage, considering the scarification experience an important event in their lives. The designs used in scarification are typically unique to the wearer, celebrating his or her individuality.
There are a number of techniques which can be used for scarification. Branding is a common method, along with cutting and skin removal. Some native peoples use a packing technique, making a slit wound and packing it with an irritant. As the wound heals, pushing the irritant out, a large raised scar forms. Depending on the method used, scarification can have incredibly complex detail, or it can be more simplistic.

What is the healing process?
The healing process for scarification is often lengthy, and there is some dispute over the best aftercare technique. As a general rule, one should always go to a practitioner who has been trained in scarification for the best results, and it is a good idea to follow his or her advice, which comes from years of experience in the field. Basically, aftercare breaks down into two main categories: leaving the wound alone, and irritating the wound. Some people feel that the best aftercare is minimal, with clients simply keeping the wound clean and allowing air to circulate around it to promote healing. Other people feel that scarification sites heal most effectively when the wound is irritated, because this will make the resulting scar larger. However, this can also lead to infection and uneven healing.


Hennah Tattooing:

What is hennah tattooing?
Mehndi the multicultural art of henna body decoration has become an alternative to the everlasting traditional tattoo.
Henna is a flowering plant (Lawsonia Inermis Linn. syn. L. alba, fam. Lythraceae) whose leaves have been used to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool.
Mehndi is the application of henna as a form of skin decoration.

How is hennah made?
Fresh leaves of the henna plant are dried and crushed to a fine powder. The powder is olive green or brownish green in color and fine enough to pass through 250 micron sieve. Fine powder ensures a smooth paste which does not clog the nozzles.





Bibliography
http://www.hennamehndi.com/
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-scarification.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_painting
http://www.bodyjewelleryshop.com/body_piercing_information/location_types/
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/body-piercing.html

Old Project Proposal

OLD PROJECT PROPOSAL
EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN

This section to be completed by the Learner

Learner Name: Hannah Powell
BTEC Registration Number:
Centre Name: Coleg Gwent, Newport
Centre Number:

Specialist Area: Interactive Media

Date: 08-12-09

PROJECT PROPOSAL

The Idea i have chosen for my FMP is body art mixed with stereotyping. I have chosen this because i have a huge interest in it. With this theme in mind, i want to open peoples eyes to the fact that body art is an art, and not just a thing that "ruins" the body. I want to do this by showing the fun in body art, such as design, and the fact that the majority of it you can remove if wanted.
I want to show that is a safe process, but if went wrong, what the care and effects of it is.
Another thing i want to research into, is the cultural element of it, and how different cultures use body art for celebrations, special occasions, and also to represent things.
With this project, i dont want to look too much into the history of it, as i think that not alot of people who use body art, would be interested. I want to focus more on what people think of it now, and what different cultures use it for.
For the research of this project, i will mostly be looking at different cultures, effects, caring and also what and where can you get it done. Aswell as these, i will also looking at alot more things, such as what makeup, facepaint and henna etc, is made out of.

The stereotyping part of my project will be focused on body art. for example, you associate butterfly tattoos with women, and you associate skull tattoos, with men. But this is not the case.
This example will be the sort of stuff i look for within body art. So, what people think, what you associate people with.

My Game/ interacive idea
I havent got a final idea foor my game, but i have had alot of ideas for it. After having the group discussion and the presentations, i have had alot of idea thrown at me for my game. These involves games along the lines of "Guess the tattoo" and "Design your own tattoos". I like these ideas, but the only problem i have with them is that they are only about tattooing, where my project is about all types of body art.
I would like to create a game which includes all of my FMP.
I think that after a fair bit of research on art-based games, will give me a bit more ideas which will hopefully lead me to my final idea.

My 3D idea
For my 3D, i have been thinking alot about it, and couldnt find anything that i could do about body art, so what i have came up with instead, is creating my own ident.
This ident will then be used at the begning of mini movies i will be making throughout the project.
These movies will be of people/ friends getting piercings, tattoos, henna and makeup done. They will then be displayed on my website.
I got alot of inspiration for the idents from MTV idents, located on youtube.


My Website idea
My aim for my website is to create a fun, attractive website which will show people that body art is art and not something that will "ruin" your body.
I want to include tutorials, videos and alot of pictures of the body art in my website, along with information about the type of body art and also care and effects of it.
My website is going to be "A guide to body art" website.

My Old FMP Proposal Draft

My Old FMP Proposal Draft

My original idea for my FMP was going to be stereotyping, but in greater depth. This wouldn't just include the petty stereotypes such as emo, chav, gangster and all that jazz. It would include the things that matter, such as racism, sexism, general stereotyping, etc. I wanted to touch up on a topic that would bring peoples attention to it, and make them listen. I wanted to open there eyes to the world around them. I wanted to do this purely because its a topic i feel most strong about. The only reason i would not like to follow through with this idea is because its really hard to put across.

My second idea is body art. I have always been interested in body art, but never looked into it properly. I did my GCSE art and design project on stereotyping and body art, and i thought i could do this again, but much better and in much more depth. When i did it in school, i only looked at stereotyping such as emo and chav, and the body art of face paint and makeup. I did this because i go bullied and called emo, just for what i used to wear, this then showed me that just because someone wore a bit of black makeup/ paint on their face, they would automatically be put into a category. This gave me inspiration in doing this, because i wanted to show that you are who you are, no matter what you wear or get categorised as. I then looked into this deeper, looking at cultural art and also face paint.
One task i did for this is bringing my face paint into school and doing up all of my friends faces in different things and animals.


Looking back on this project, i feel i could of done so much better in the work i created. I still have my final piece i made for it, which i am very proud with, and it got me an A (mock exam). But i feel that the amount of depth i went into it wasn't enough, and this is what id like to do for my project now.

For my body art/ stereotyping FMP, i will be looking into things such as scaring, tattooing (permanent body art), and why you do it, what effects it has, the stereotyping within it.
face paint, body painting, henna tattoos (non permanent body art), and again, why you do it, what effects it has, stereotyping within it, and also what it is used for and where you can do it.
piercings and makeup, where can you get piercings, what makeup can you buy, what are the effects of it all, why do you do it, and the stereotyping within it.

I will also be looking at different cultural art, purely because, we now, use all of these things for decoration purposes, where different cultures use it for ceremonies, special occasions and many more things.


My game/ interactive idea
I haven't really came up with a final game idea. But after having the group discussion and presentation, I am heading along the lines of doing a "Create your own tattoo" game, or "Guess the tattoo".
The only problem i have with this is that my project is about all different types of body art, not just tattooing, so i don't really want to focus on one.
Another idea I'm thinking of doing is along the lines of making a game where you choose what type of body art you want, and then have to do something within it, so if you choose tattooing, or scaring, you would have to draw round an image to make the tattoo in a certain amount of time.
These are some of the ideas i have had, but am not set on what i am doing. I think that after a fair amount of research in some arty games, i will then come up with a final idea.


My 3D idea
For my 3D, i am thinking of doing an ident for the website load up screen. Or for the movies i will be creating.
"movies i will be creating"?
The movies i will hopefully be creating for my research and actual FMP content, will be of people getting piercings, tattoos, henna and also makeup and face paint. This will then be displayed in my website.
Alot of my inspiration for the idents come from the MTV ident, located on YouTube.



This is one example. Although it is in motion graphics, i will try and create the same effect in 3D. I also might try and learn some motion graphics from tutorials on the net, and then try and create some within the 3D. I highly doubt i will have the time though.
But this is the effect i am aiming to create.


My website idea
I haven't really came up with a good idea for my website yet, but am thinking of doing it on just body art in general. So this will include things like tutorials, caring, gallery and just general information.
I don't want to include alot of writing in my website, because i personally think, that if a website is covered in info, then not alot of people will like it, due to the fact it is boring. I want to include alot of colours, and imagery in my website.
My aim for it, is to be bold, attractive and fun.
I want to get people to look at tattoos, scaring and piercings as an art rather then just a thing that ruins your body.


I think that i will end up sticking with this FMP idea for my FMP as it is something that interests me and i think that alot of people will find it interesting, if i hit it right.
I already have an idea for my stall for the FMP, and this is for it to look like a body art shop. When they go in, it will have detailed drawings all over the walls, giving it a tattoo/ scaring shop feeling, and also to show that the art drawn on people are not all ways tatty.
I also want to have a table outside, where i can do peoples face paint, and makeup if wanted.
I want to do this, because i think that it will be a great way to open peoples eyes of different types of art.