This document is a project proposal form for a study into perceptions of tattoos. The objectives are to understand different people's perceptions of tattoos, regardless of whether they view them positively or negatively. It also aims to examine why people have certain perceptions and whether they consider tattoos to be art. Additionally, it will look at tribal tattoos and tattoos in gang culture to understand what they represent. The responsibilities will be to stay on schedule and thoroughly research and write the project. It was chosen because of a personal interest in tattoos. Over 20 weeks, activities will include proposal, research through interviews and materials, analysis, writing, and presentation preparation. There are 5 milestones outlined. Resources needed

1. Project Proposal form
Title or working title of project (in the form of a question)
'A study into Name Kerry Bond
Learner the sociological characteristics and motivations behind bodynumber
Learner art' 7000
- to understand the addictions/motivations behind tattoo's
- to exam tribal body art in order to understand its relevance within the tribe
Centre Name The Henley College
- to understand the symbolic messages of gang culture body art Centre Number 62441
Teacher Assessor Sarah Ives-Rider Date 26/09/2011
Project objectives (eg, what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do? What do you
Unit Extended Project
want to find out?):
I would like to find out what different people’s perceptions of tattoos are, regardless of whether they are good
or bad. Also project title TattooaPerceptions
Proposed why these people have certain perception of them and whether they consider tattoos to be art or
not. Also I will be looking at tribal tattoos and tattoos in gang culture to see what they represent.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
If it is a group project, what will your responsibilities be?
My responsibilities will be making sure that I stay on target for my set deadlines. Researching thoroughly into my
topic and also writing the actual project and sticking to the final deadline
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this project
Reasons for choosing the project (eg, links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans,
knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
I have a personal interest in tattoos therefore I chose to do my project based on this, as by having an interest in
the subject I want to do for my project I find that it will make it more fun and easier to do. I also want to learn
more about people’s perceptions on tattoos. It’s important for me to find out more about this as I want to have
tattoos one day; therefore I want to know what people will think about my choice of choosing to be covered in
what I consider ‘art’.
Section Three: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the project (eg, research, analysis, writing, preparing for the How long this will take:
presentation, etc):
Proposal 1 week
Research: Talk to people, find out their opinions on people with tattoos (Different types of people). Look
9 weeks
at magazines about tattoos and magazines that have articles for or against tattoos such as: Skin deep,
Total Tattoo and Tattoo Revolution. Find books on tattoos: Into the Skin (Tattoo-U), The Mammoth Book of
Tattoo Art Dunn M (2007) The Gangs of Los Angeles, Radanko L. (2011) The Russian Mafia in America, Ebin
V. (1979) The Body Decorated - Tribal Art, face-painting-fun. Use the internet to search for books and
magazines. Also for blogs or websites based on tattoos and/or opinions on them. Use internet to find
documentaries on tattoos and perceptions of people that have them, if there are any.
Website for books on tattoos in gang culture: http://www.tattoosymbol.com/shop/shop-prison.html
Websites

2. http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=38428
http://deanna-roddy.suite101.com/tattoo-discrimination-in-and-out-of-the-workplace-a294344
http://www.quotegarden.com/tattoo.html
http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo_books.htm
http://burlesonconsulting.com/firm.php
http://harrispollonline.com/
http://www.newlookhouston.com/
Tribal Tattoos
http://www.apat-na-alon-tribe.com/history.html
http://thetribaltattoos.com/
http://www.tribaltattoosgallery.org/tattoo-articles/tribal-tattoo-meanings/
http://www.face-painting-fun.com/
http://www.foreveryoung.org/africa.html
Tattoos in gang culture
http://www.foto8.com/issue01/dprisontattoos/prisontattoos1.html
http://mag.rankmytattoos.com/incredible-gang-tattoos-and-their-meanings.html
http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos_culture_prison_and_gang_tattoos.htm
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/mexico/mexican-gang-tattoos/1201
http://www.linagoldberg.com/gangtattoos/
http://www.tattoo.tv/thebuzz/designs-a-styles/233-russian-mafia-a-prison-tattoos.html
http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2009/02/18/defendants-tattoos-reporters-notebook
http://www.gangsorus.com/
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/
http://www.tattoo.tv/
2 weeks
Analysis
Writing 6 weeks
Preparing for presentation 2 weeks
Milestone one:
Research thoroughly into perceptions of tattoos.
Target date (set by tutor-assessor): 31st October
Milestone two:
Research into Gang culture tattoos.
Target date (set by tutor-assessor): 7th November
Milestone three:
Research into Tribal body art
Target date (set by tutor-assessor):21st November
Milestone four:
First draft finished
Target date (set by tutor-assessor): 23rd January

3. Milestone Five:
Final Deadline
Target date (set by tutor-assessor): 5th March
Section Four: Resources
What resources will you need for your research, write up and presentation (eg, libraries, books, journals,
equipment):
I will need to look at books, magazines and also maybe websites for my research. I will also need to
talk/interview people so that I have a fair analyse of what people around my area think of tattoos and if they
would/have any themselves.
What your areas of research will cover?
What kind of different perceptions people have of tattoos in general and also certain individual tattoos. Also
whether their interests have any effect on whether they like/would like to have tattoos or wouldn’t ever
have/dislike tattoos. Tribal tattoos and what they represent to the people that have them and people that don’t
have them. Also tattoos in gang culture, perceptions of them and what they represent.
Comments and agreement from tutor-assessor
Is the learner taking this project as part of the Diploma? Yes/No
If yes, which Diploma are they taking? _Creative and Media Production_______________________________________
Comments (optional):
Is project derived from work which has been/will be submitted for another qualification? Yes/No
Which qualification (title and unit)? _______________________________________________
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is
appropriate.
Agreed: S Ives-Rider (name) 13/03/12 (date)
Comments and agreement from project proposal checker
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed: SLIR (name) 09/09/11 (date)