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“Making The Bed”: Challenging Ideologies Of Ownership, Nonlocality, And Romanticism In The Age Of The Anthropocene, Ainsley P. Foster

Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

The current Age of the Anthropocene marks a recent and rapid transition into a period in climate history that is notably defined by human impact. Modern Western sentiments of grief, frustration, and romanticism as a result of the interplay between domestic and corporate spaces seem to culminate in an overall attitude of apathy and acceptance of the Age of the Anthropocene. Various art forms collaborate to create the current conversation of the causatory and reactionary relationship that humans have with the Anthropocene, offering interpretations of how individuals and corporations view ownership of and responsibilities to the environment. There is a …

Earth/Unearth [On The Nature Of G-D And Creation], Macs Herdrich

Honors Projects

Inspired by creative research, EARTH/UNEARTH explores the nature of the divine and the act of creation. This triptych of poetry features poems such as “EXPERIENCE OF A TREE (AND SKY)”, “RITUAL/SENSUAL”, and “THE THING THAT DOESN’T COME FROM THINKING” as meditations on the following questions: Is there a hierarchy that exists from G-d to dirt? How does inspiration flow through the hands to creation? And in the strain of creation, how do we care for our bodies? Each section concludes with an opportunity for visual meditation and reflection.

Exploring Narrative Strengths In Animated Storytelling, Amelia Kretzer

Honors Theses

This thesis explores tactics for effective narrative development for animation through the analyses of key works of strong animated films synthesized with literature discussing narrative frameworks. This research resulted in a shortlist of animated storytelling best practices—six principles to reflect on in the creation of effective stories for animation. Additionally, an original 2D animated short film was created utilizing the principles on the shortlist in its development as an outpouring of this research.

Big Fish: A Scenic Designer's Process, Anna K. Schwartz

Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Theses, Student Research, and Creative Work

This thesis presents a comprehensive exploration of the scenic design process through a case study of the production "Big Fish the Musical" at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. Drawing on firsthand experience as the scenic designer for the production, the author delves into the multifaceted journey of conceptualizing, designing, and executing the scenic elements of the show. The thesis examines the collaborative nature of the scenic design process, highlighting the interactions between the scenic designer, director, technical team, and other creative collaborators. Key aspects explored include the initial conceptualization phase, the iterative design process, the challenges, and discoveries encountered during rehearsals …

Primordial, Fel Nikoli Mccoy

CGU MFA Theses

The culmination of my desire to reconcile with my existence through art is to create myths. Mythology, however fantastical it may be, was once how people conveyed their deepest experiences to one another. I became a mythmaker because I needed to communicate my experience: my efforts to reclaim my indigenous Mexican heritage, my anxieties about surveillance and judgment, and my belief in preserving the lands I live on. The myths I create are mashups of the cultural influences in my life with the intent of understanding my identity and positionality in contemporary society. PRIMORDIAL is a collection of my work …

As I Wander, Michelle Lum

CGU MFA Theses

My work highlights moments of wonder from my everyday life to give a more holistic view of reality. To me, experiences of wonder are spaces where a person feels God’s presence, where the spiritual reality of our world becomes visible. Sacraments in the Christian tradition are visible signs of a divine reality. I think of my work as sacramental: heightening moments where the visible gives way to the invisible—not by denying their physical characteristics but through them. The heart of my work is in the intersection between that which is deeply ordinary and that which is deeply extraordinary.

Reflective Perspective, Lisa Heikka-Huber

IdeaFest: Interdisciplinary Journal of Creative Works and Research from Cal Poly Humboldt

‘Reflective Perspectives’ is a personal tribute to glass. After working in glass for over 20 years creating functional sculpted objects, I decided it was time to take a break and complete my BFA in sculpture. Influenced heavily from my sculptor parents, I sought to learn their craft and focus my art practice to combine metals with hollow glass sculpture. Taking a mold from my face frozen in the expression I make while blowing glass. Each bubble represents the constant influx of ideas for glass that flowed and formed in my brain throughout the years. Each idea started out as a …

Creating An Index To Graduate Theses To Support Their Discoverability, Ellen Petraits

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

As a Research and Instruction Librarian, one of the most frequent questions I'm asked is how to find past theses on a particular topic or theme. There is an active thesis culture at RISD that goes beyond writing and binding a text. An exhibition is held in the graduate gallery to celebrate a curated selection of theses at the beginning of the academic year. (See Book of Thesis Books) Theses can range in format from an artist book to a loose-leaf portfolio. Many emphasize the visual and are a bridge to the student’s studio work. They may include unusual or …

In This Time And Place, Christy Aggens

School of Art, Art History, and Design: Theses and Student Creative Work

I seek out and spend time in relatively wild outdoor locations and create art based on my observations. The resulting work explores time and place, while the creation of the work increases my engagement with the environment. This process serves as a reminder that time is relative and life itself is continuous.

I start by finding time in locations where nature has been given a chance to thrive and where the sound of human activity is at a minimum. During these retreats, I use my senses to absorb information and document the experience by journaling, making recordings, taking photographs, drawing, …

Closing, Sarai Devi Dasi, Vivian Jameson

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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Contributors, Ryden Secor

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Dreamscape_01' & 'Across The Universe A.I. Version', Ryden Secor, Sarai Devi Dasi

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Love Letter' & 'Entwined', Fenn Bruns, Vivian Jameson

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Dreaming En Memoriam' & 'Lost In Candyland', Sarai Devi Dasi, Ryden Secor

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Onion Soup' & 'Ballet Folklorico', Elyssa Abbott, Brooke De La Torre

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'On A Stack Of Sketches' & 'Perception', Sophia Levin, Leeza Polyakova

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'On The Way' & 'Cinema 44', Emma Lonardo, Brooke De La Torre

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'"The Bread Of Life" Cookbook' & 'Daily Echos', Jennifer Leo, Chloe Krome

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'1035 Monterey St' & 'The Record Store', Celeste Ibarra, Riley Williamson

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Sardines, Shnozzles, And Sneakers' & 'Looking Through A Different Lens', Maren Gunderson, Tyler Wynn

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'A Bird Named Shelby' & 'Smokestacks', Maya Benham, Miranda Kowalski

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Devil's Advocate' & 'Balboa Fashion Day', Kristan Henderson, Rene Basso-Medel

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'She's An Apple' & 'Encroaching', Lorelei Samuel, Julia Neils

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Bodega Cat' & 'Pressed', Jenni Martinez, Joie Rahn

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Hayley, Age 20' & 'General Electric', Haley Armstrong, Zevin Delaski

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Vending Machine' & 'From Sea To Plate', Erin Robinson, Sophia Levin

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Thank U' & 'Women In White', Daylin Enriquez, Makayla Grogan

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Vaguely Familiar' & 'Cut Out', Cooper Mortensen, Zach Kanter

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Absurd Expressions' & 'Colors Of Home', Aviv Kesar, Asher Dolinger

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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Table Of Contents, Zach Kanter

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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