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Feminist Theory And Technical Communication, Olivia Duffus Nov 2016

Feminist Theory And Technical Communication, Olivia Duffus

Channels: Where Disciplines Meet

This essay explores feminism, socially-constructed norms, and the relationship between feminism and technical communication. It argues that undergraduate technical communication programs should include courses that study feminist history and theories as related to the field, claiming that studying feminist theory will improve user-centered design and broaden students' spheres of influence as professionals.


Casting The Bigger Shadow: The Methods And Business Of Petrucci Vs. Attaingnant, Sean A. Kisch Sep 2016

Casting The Bigger Shadow: The Methods And Business Of Petrucci Vs. Attaingnant, Sean A. Kisch

Musical Offerings

The music printing of Ottaviano Petrucci has been largely regarded by historians to be the most elegant and advanced form of music publishing in the Renaissance, while printers such as Pierre Attaingnant are only given an obligatory nod. Through historical research and a study of primary sources such as line-cut facsimiles, I sought to answer the question, how did the triple impression and single impression methods of printing develop, and is one superior to the other? While Petrucci’s triple impression method produced cleaner and more connected staves, a significant number of problems resulted, including pitch accuracy and cost efficiency. Attaingnant’s …


Papa Gophie, Claire E. Harvey Apr 2016

Papa Gophie, Claire E. Harvey

Cedarville Review

This is a portrait of a dear elderly man who I knew growing up. I am honored to render his likeness to canvas.


Help Me Along, Gina L. Dyson Apr 2016

Help Me Along, Gina L. Dyson

Cedarville Review

This is a relief technique project. It depicts a mother and her young son climbing a hill in the deep snow in the Adirondacks.


Grandma Harvey, Claire E. Harvey Apr 2016

Grandma Harvey, Claire E. Harvey

Cedarville Review

This is a pallet knife painting I made from a picture I took of my Grandma at one of her favorite places, the Beach.


My Winter, Christa Cape Apr 2016

My Winter, Christa Cape

Cedarville Review

This is a self-reflection piece about the dual reality of being in a place in life that feels cold and barren, yet knowing there is always an eternal hope of renewal. Because of the hope that exists in Christ, we are joyful even through pain, just as winter always looks ahead to spring.


Steadfast (Mount Chocorua Through The Seasons), Christa Cape Apr 2016

Steadfast (Mount Chocorua Through The Seasons), Christa Cape

Cedarville Review

This piece is a literal representation of the four seasons as seen in nature. The three-dimensional material across the bottom of the piece invokes a sense of movement--the constant push and pull of the seasonal changes. This piece brings to mind the idea of changing throughout life, while at the same time remaining the same.


Essence, Claire E. Harvey Apr 2016

Essence, Claire E. Harvey

Cedarville Review

The artist seeks to capture the subjects essence by using different mediums.


Savannah Lynne Hart, Savannah L. Hart Apr 2016

Savannah Lynne Hart, Savannah L. Hart

Cedarville Review

This abstract piece depicts the meanings of my three names: "savannah" meaning "grassy plain","lynne" meaning "lake", and "hart" meaning "deer." I captured the scene in an abstract style influenced by some other cultures as well as my own preferences.


Spotlight: Scott Huck, Scott Huck Apr 2016

Spotlight: Scott Huck, Scott Huck

Cedarville Review

No abstract provided.


Usability Simplified: A Basic Guide To Undertaking Effective Usability Testing, Garrison Reeves Apr 2016

Usability Simplified: A Basic Guide To Undertaking Effective Usability Testing, Garrison Reeves

Professional Writing and Information Design Capstone Projects

Usability can be complicated but I provide simple guidelines to effective usability. Every product has an intended purpose, and the scope and aim of usability testing is measuring if a product meets this purpose with regards to a user. Testing is used in many fields, but I intend to focus on user-centered interaction design and how to test when designing and developing such a product. I provide a simple head-start to usability testing based off of my research. Usability testing is a technique used for evaluating a product by testing the product on users who are part of the respective …