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Ua68/17/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Western Players / Summer Players, Wku Archives Jan 2015

Ua68/17/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Western Players / Summer Players, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the Western Players theater group including the Summer Players.


White Space: An Overlooked Element Of Design, Samantha Coates May 2014

White Space: An Overlooked Element Of Design, Samantha Coates

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

There are many different elements used to enhance visual appeal in Advertising and Graphic design. While all elements of design are important, arranging all of these components effectively, affects the overall visual appeal to viewers. The use of space may be thought of as the single, most important element of design. How things are arranged contributes to how effective an advertisement is to its audience. While space is important, it is also vastly taken for granted, specifically in the form of “white space.” Whitespace is important to visual appeal in many ways. This includes readability, viewer perception of brand image, …


Visual Tension In Graphic Design, Raven Heinstein May 2014

Visual Tension In Graphic Design, Raven Heinstein

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

My thesis explores the use of visual tension in various graphic design areas and works. It delves into the purposes of creating visual tension and in which instances it can be most effective, as well as most ineffective. It discusses the use and creation of visual tension with design hierarchy, rhythm and dynamics, symmetry and asymmetry, negative and positive space, color relationships, and typographical design. I will define visual tension, discuss its relevance and significance, and show informative examples. I'm using mainly secondary research in the form of textbooks and examples by other designers, but I have also included a …


Ua68/17/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Publications, Wku Archives Dec 2010

Ua68/17/1 Potter College Of Arts & Letters Theatre & Dance Publications, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Publications created by the department of Theatre & Dance including theatrical posters and programs, a newsletter, brochures, and more.


Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2009

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.


Ua1c8 Logos & Symbols Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2008

Ua1c8 Logos & Symbols Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of logos and symbols of Western Kentucky University and its predecessors.

  1. Athletics
  2. Illustrations / Artwork


Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Apr 1985

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 5, No. 2, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

  • Reflections
  • Business
  • Art
  • Community Service
  • Reminiscing
  • Curiosities
  • Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

  • Dunkel, Missy. It's 3:30 p.m. What Are Your Kids Doing? - Drug Abuse
  • Thomley, Mike. Illiteracy: The Hidden Handicap
  • Jones, Linda. Education: Improvement at the Grass Roots Level
  • Rappaport, Jessica. Poems Mirror Poet's Life - Lillie Carter


Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies Jan 1909

Ua98 1909 Talisman, Potter College For Young Ladies

WKU Archives Records

1909 Talisman yearbook produced by the Potter College for Young Ladies.

  • Faculty
  • Talisman Staff
  • Brief History of Potter College
  • Teachers & Officers
  • Departments
  • Class of 1909
  • Senior Class History
  • Falter, Elizabeth. Incarnation
  • Ballard, Trudie. WIll of Class of 1909
  • Junior Class
  • Hogin, Inamay. Junior Class History
  • Sophomore Class
  • Keith, Katherine. Nineteen Hundred & Eleven
  • Freshman Class
  • Mitchell, Katherine. Freshman Class History
  • Specials & Irregulars
  • Beta Sigma Omicron
  • Sigma Iota Chi
  • Eta Upsilon Gamma
  • Phi Mu Gamma
  • Cabell, Benjamin. Compensation
  • Young Women's Christian Association
  • Hypatian Literary Society
  • Ossolian Society
  • Green & Gold Staff
  • Tennis Club
  • Basketball
  • Bowling Club
  • Departments
  • To the …