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Call And Response : Experiments In Storytelling, Deanne Fernandes

Masters Theses

Being part of RISD's inaugural Masters of Illustration cohort has been an immense honor. This journey has been nothing short of transformative and healing, as it has allowed me to unearth layers of self-discovery through my creative practice.

In my thesis, I introduce a fresh research methodology rooted in the principles of call and response, with adaptability, creativity, and storytelling as its foundational pillars. Through the lenses of visual storytelling, experimental animation, graphic journalism, and fictional world-building, I demonstrate how these techniques can effectively bridge the gap between theory and practice. This dynamic approach fosters meaningful connections among diverse perspectives …

Risd Press October 5, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of October 5, 1973 had an article about the RISD television and video studies and the set-up in the RISD auditorium. There was an article about unions for students and women at colleges who filed a sex discrimination suit against Tufts University. Also, an article about 3 photographers at …

Blockprint October 22, 1956, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 22, 1956 issue features articles on the RISD Board of Trustees, RISD finances, upcoming lectures, exhibitions, issues in higher education, and social events; music and film reviews, including a spirited denunciation of Elvis Presley; a faculty profile; fiction.

Blockprint March 5, 1956, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The March 5, 1956 issue features articles on campus lectures, new museum exhibitions, sporting events, a student opinions column, and social events.

Blockprint February 6, 1956, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The February 6, 1956 issue features articles on RISD professors, campus lectures, a faculty profile, a student opinions column, and social events.