Crushed,
2013
Brigham Young University
Crushed, Brett Bolander, Adrian Pulfer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
My first attempt at filmmaking turned out to be quite a positive experience. I was interested in the possibilities of crossing the disciplines of graphic design and film, and I am glad to find that they can mesh together quite well.
The Photosilkscreen Project: Finding Unity In Diversity,
2013
Brigham Young University
The Photosilkscreen Project: Finding Unity In Diversity, Namon D. Bills, Joe Ostraff
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The original stated purpose of this project was to produce a series of paintings using photosilkscreen processes to create working compositions by combining disparate concrete images and abstract markmaking in order to find harmony through diversity both in the combination of concrete images and in the way those images respond to abstract mark-making. I feel that this project was successful in its technical as well as aesthetic aspects.
“Highbrow” And “Lowbrow” Art And Its Effect On The Awareness Of Society,
2013
Brigham Young University
“Highbrow” And “Lowbrow” Art And Its Effect On The Awareness Of Society, Katherine Campbell, Joseph Ostraff
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of the research was to determine whether or not the exposure of “highbrow” art placed in “lowbrow” venues would result in an increase of awareness to all exposed. The society was to be exposed to art in a reputable venue, a “highbrow” art gallery in Scottsdale AZ. The society then was to be exposed to the art in “lowbrow” venues in the form of kitsch, for example, the art was to be printed on t-shirts, magnets, and baby quilts, these were then to be distributed throughout the community. I had desired to know whether or not those who …
Catalog Of An Artist’S Work: A Compilation Of The Works Of Torlief S. Knaphus,
2013
Brigham Young University
Catalog Of An Artist’S Work: A Compilation Of The Works Of Torlief S. Knaphus, Martha M. Beddoes, Dr. Martha Peacock
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Torlief S. Knaphus was born in Vats, Stavanger, Norway in 1882. Throughout his childhood and teenage years, Torlief showed artistic promise in his whittling and painting. He had a deep love for the beauty and divinity in nature and wished to capture this beauty in painting. Through his teenage years, Torlief became a sailor and studied art in Oslo.
Perceptions Of Western Religious Music Among Non-Western Latter-Day Saints,
2013
Brigham Young University
Perceptions Of Western Religious Music Among Non-Western Latter-Day Saints, Matthew Astle, Richard Long
Journal of Undergraduate Research
As the LDS Church continues to grow and expand in developing nations throughout the world, it is presented with the unique challenge of overcoming cultural differences to create a truly global brotherhood. One of the most culturally sensitive areas that the Church must deal with is that of music. The Church=s policy in the General Handbook of Instructions is that hymns “are the basic music for Latter-day Saint meetings and are standard for all congregational singing” (p. 289). This standard applies worldwide, from Kansas to Kenya to Cambodia. The hymns used by the LDS Church are based on the Western …
The Mismatch Negativity In The Categorization Of Speech Sounds,
2013
Brigham Young University
The Mismatch Negativity In The Categorization Of Speech Sounds, Emily Chapman, Dr. David Mcpherson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Discussion of Results Our objective in this research was to study the categorization of speech sounds (phonemes) in normal subjects and subjects with disorders of auditory discrimination. The hypothesis we set forward was that there would be an evident difference in the MMN elicited from the normal subjects and the subjects with disorders in auditory discrimination.
Three-Dimensional Time Line,
2013
Brigham Young University
Three-Dimensional Time Line, Michael Francom, Brian Christensen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Time is a constant in our lives. We are completely wrapped up in its influence. We relate everything we do to this marching enigma. Its outward markings are day and night, equinox and solstice. What separates the present from the past or the future? How does the principle of entropy relate to times passing? Does time cause us to age or does our getting old mark time? All of these questions are difficult or impossible to answer.
Printed Pattern The Study Of Pattern Through Ancient Egyptian Art,
2013
Brigham Young University
Printed Pattern The Study Of Pattern Through Ancient Egyptian Art, Michelle Sorensen, Adrian Pulfer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Pattern design is widely popular and used throughout the world. Patterns have also been used since the beginning of time. They can be seen in blankets, clothing, rugs, and paintings throughout history. For my study of patterns I looked to an unusual resource—ancient Egypt. Egypt has had immense influence in the modern world, from architecture to fashion. But I wanted to look at Egyptian art with the focus of patterns and the purpose behind their use. Was there calculated purpose behind the use of patterns? Or were they used to merely fill up space? Did the Egyptians have a unique …
“Vanth And Child”: An Investigation Of The Mislabeled Etruscan Urn Mother And Child,
2013
Brigham Young University
“Vanth And Child”: An Investigation Of The Mislabeled Etruscan Urn Mother And Child, Cassandra Scheerer, Dr. Mark Johnson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Since its discovery in Chianciano, Etruria, the identification of the figures in the Etruscan cinerary urn Mother and Child (Fig.1) as a mourning mother holding her deceased child has gone uncontested. Reasons for this include the fact that the inscriptions do not identify the figures and the pose seems to logically fit that of a mourning mother with her dead child laid across her lap. The inconsistency of this “Mother” with other portrayals of Etruscan mothers and goddesses with children, led me to dispute the accuracy of the title of the work.
Sacred Architecture: How Where We Worship Tells About What We Worship,
2013
Brigham Young University
Sacred Architecture: How Where We Worship Tells About What We Worship, Carly Hyatt, Val Brinkerhoff
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Through my ORCA project and working closely with a mentoring professor, I have learned much more than how to conduct effective research. I was able to explore a passion of mine, religious architecture, in a very unique setting. Originally, my plan was to go to Italy and evaluate the effects of traditional styles on the modern Italian society. Early in the planning stages, we encountered difficulties with housing and travel logistics, and I had my first lesson in flexibility. My mentor, Professor Brinkerhoff, and I looked for new directions, and settled on looking at the effects of traditional styles on …
Rudolf Laban’S Space Harmony And Sacred Geometry Principles Applied To Ballet Methodology,
2013
Brigham Young University
Rudolf Laban’S Space Harmony And Sacred Geometry Principles Applied To Ballet Methodology, Chanel Smith, Shani Robison
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Sacred Geometry is the study of the symbolic meanings within harmonic shapes found in nature. These shapes can also be called the Platonic Solids which follow the Fibonacci Sequence known as the Golden Ratio (Fig 1). These aspects of Sacred Geometry have been studied for centuries. Civilizations and individuals who have studied these includes the Egyptians, Greeks, Leonardo da Vinci, Fibonacci and even modern day architects. Rudolf Laban also used these shapes to create a series of movement scales in the 1920’s (Fig 2). He called these shapes crystalline forms which he felt not only expanded human movement potential, but …
Intergenerational Daci Utah Day Of Dance: “So…We Think You Can Dance!!!”,
2013
Brigham Young University
Intergenerational Daci Utah Day Of Dance: “So…We Think You Can Dance!!!”, Heather Gemperline, Marilyn Berrett
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Today’s educational climate emphasizes test scores, often resulting in children sitting still in their seats. However, research shows that children are kinesthetic learners and that being involved in dance can improve the academic scores that society values so much. Anne Green Gilbert, an internationally renowned researcher and dance educator, asserts that dance “develop[s] neural pathways through movement patterning that are essential to language acquisition, reading readiness, and mathematical ability”. Her research further shows that “perceptual/motor ability is related to the acquisition of more complex [cognitive and social] skills.”
He Walked The Americas: John 10:16,
2013
Brigham Young University
He Walked The Americas: John 10:16, America Chumpitaz, Adrian Pulfer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The legends of the white God surrounded me as I was growing up. In school I learned in Peruvian History class that more than a legend or a myth is a story that it is passed from generation to generation. The White God or Viracocha, , Kukulkan, Quetzalcoatl and Gucumatz according to the people is a real God that lived among them many years ago. He healed the sick, walked on waters and taught them principles of love and peace.
Harmony Through Movement How T’Ai Chi Connects With Dance,
2013
Brigham Young University
Harmony Through Movement How T’Ai Chi Connects With Dance, Shannon Stead, Caroline Prohosky
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Harmony and balance are critical for health and well-being. Many contemporary dance practitioners and advocates have long recognized the importance of integrating somatics (mindbody connective practices) into their art in order to help dancers find connections and harmony within their bodies and minds. As dancers explore connections within themselves, they find a connection with the world and a better understanding and appreciation of it. Because of the fastpaced western lifestyle that many people live, there is an abundance of stress and disjunction where the body and mind are concerned. Somatics has been known help dancers. Additionally, studying eastern practices such …
Playing With Fire,
2013
Brigham Young University
Playing With Fire, Natalie Tripp, Robert Walz
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Playing with Fire is a documentary I started working on in the spring of 2010 after meeting Brigham Young University faculty member Dr. Jani Radebaugh. Dr. Radebaugh is a phenomenal geologist and is known around the world for her work in planetary geology, particularly for her studies of volcanic activity in our solar system. Lately, Radebaugh has focused her research on the volcanoes of Io, a moon of Jupiter and the most volcanically active body in our solar system. As Radebaugh watches the volcanic activity on Io, she believes she is more capable of understanding what early Earth looked like …
Facebook Users’ Perceptions Of Businesses’ Facebook Pages,
2013
Brigham Young University
Facebook Users’ Perceptions Of Businesses’ Facebook Pages, Nicole Goring, Dr. Steven Thomsen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
College students in the United States and New Zealand were surveyed about their Facebook usage patterns, attitudes toward businesses’ pages on Facebook, and factors that could motivate them to join a business’s Facebook page. Several studies have researched businesses’ perspectives on using social media to reach their audiences, but substantial research has not been conducted to investigate social media users’ perspectives on businesses’ uses of social media. This study attempts to address this gap in the research on businesses’ uses of social media, using Facebook as the social media medium, and also discuss implications for future research. Significant findings of …
Community Magazine,
2013
Brigham Young University
Community Magazine, Kevin C. Pinegar, Adrian Pulfer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
When I enrolled in Brigham Young University, I had decided that “for the sake of education” I would give up art and culture for a few years and live in Provo. I was naive back then: I thought that BYU would be a place that discouraged creative outlets and art all together. I was ready to study business at the Mariott School and save art for the weekends of the rest of my life.
Sarajevo: A Photographic Collection Of The City 15 Years After The Genocide Has Ended,
2013
Brigham Young University
Sarajevo: A Photographic Collection Of The City 15 Years After The Genocide Has Ended, Christine Armbruster
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Winding through the streets of Sarajevo, I am a voyeur. Sarajevo is a city of layers, and with the discovery of each came a deeper understanding. As I dug deeper into basements where it is heard that your hair turns gray overnight, I began to know the city just a little bit more. I progressively mapped which bars stayed open just a littler later than the last, gradually going from one place to the other until the first shop again opened at 5am, and avoided having to hail a taxi home during the unoperating hours of the tram and not …
Printed Pattern The Study Of Pattern Through Ancient Egyptian Art,
2013
Brigham Young University
Printed Pattern The Study Of Pattern Through Ancient Egyptian Art, Michelle Sorensen, Adrian Pulfer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Pattern design is widely popular and used throughout the world. Patterns have also been used since the beginning of time. They can be seen in blankets, clothing, rugs, and paintings throughout history. For my study of patterns I looked to an unusual resource—ancient Egypt. Egypt has had immense influence in the modern world, from architecture to fashion. But I wanted to look at Egyptian art with the focus of patterns and the purpose behind their use. Was there calculated purpose behind the use of patterns? Or were they used to merely fill up space? Did the Egyptians have a unique …
Creating A Culturally Sensitive Art Educator In The Ural Mountains,
2013
Brigham Young University
Creating A Culturally Sensitive Art Educator In The Ural Mountains, Julia Baker, Sharon Gray
Journal of Undergraduate Research
As stated in my proposal, the overarching goal of this research is to assess how investing time, energy, and talents in improving the physical attributes of a special needs childcare institution in Russia will help art education student teachers become more well rounded, and sensitive educators and artists. I was able to accomplish this by examining my previous trip there, and taking that experience and turning it into a humanitarian effort to help enrich the lives of others, thereby enriching my own life and enhancing my ability to make meaningful art. During my trip to Russia last year I met …
