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The Bg News April 13, 2012, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 13, 2012. Volume 102-Issue 92.

Comics For Children?, Elizabeth Surbeck

2012 Awards for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Activity - Documents

Graphic narratives around the world have found lhemselves today beirlg read by certain types of readers. Literature scholars focus on elements such as character and plot structure, occupying their minds with what makes literature great and what some graphic nurratives share with that great literature. With a similar attitude, art historians focus on style, composition, and other artistic elements in graphic narratives that connect them to the art history timeline that goes back to cave paintings. Another type of audience exists, one that does not consider what graphic narratives are and whether they belong to an existing formal area …

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

Art And Space: Impacting The Workplace, Erin V. Mccool

Senior Honors Theses

Art in its various forms and applications has always been a part of the human experience. Art can be intrusive, thought provoking, or simply beautiful. Although art comes in many different styles and forms, art continues to capture our imagination. The purposes of this thesis are to discover how art affects human activity in the workplace as well as the qualities that make artwork in the workplace successful. Based on the findings of this study, artwork will be created for the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence at Liberty University in order to create a lively, creative environment. By …

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, April 8, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2012

No abstract provided.

The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, April 3, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

April

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The Effect Of Packaging Design On Impulsive Buying, Astri Cahyorini, Effy Zalfiana Rusfian

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

he packaging design’s important role as a means of marketing communication is growing. This research examines the effect of Monggo size 40 grams’ packaging design on impulsive buying in South Jakarta and also examines which one among the dimensions in packaging design (graphic design, structure design, and product information) has the biggest effect on impulsive buying. This research uses the quantitative approach to explain the connection between the two variables. The data was collected through questionnaires filled out by impulsive buyers of Monggo size 40 grams in South Jakarta. A total of 100 respondents are examined using the purposive sampling …

Is It Sexy? A Semiotic Analysis Of Sexual Imagery In Japanese And United States Advertising, Marc P. Pereira

Northwest Communication Association Conference Papers & Presentations

This study presents a semiotic analysis of several magazine advertisements in an attempt to explore body image and sexuality as it is illustrated in marketing campaigns in both the United States and Japan. Each of the magazines from which the artifacts were drawn was published in 2011, and each presents a similar focus on fitness, fashion, and television in each country. A comparison of the sexuality portrayed in advertisements was conducted to explore similarities and differences. It was found that there is a difference in how sexual imagery was used between the United States and Japan, with the United States …

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, April 1, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2012

No abstract provided.

Progression Of Aesthetic: A Study Of Beads And Adornment In Contemporary Krobo Society, Jordan Ashe

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

1. Methodology: To gain insight into the role of bead heritage and adornment in Krobo, I spent 18 days in Krobo-Nyaso, learning how to make recycled glass beads called giga, and observing the use of beads in daily life and ceremonious occasions. I observed one wedding ceremony and parts of a Dipo ceremony, though I was unable to attend a naming ceremony or funeral. To gain insight into contemporary bead culture, I interviewed Krobos of all ages, occupations, and social ranks, including one bead vendor, two bead makers, two chiefs, one priest, and four Krobo women. I also sought …

Composition And Community: Integrating Design And Service Learning, Linda Gottesfeld

Cornerstone 2 Reports : Community Outreach and Empowerment Through Service Learning and Volunteerism

No abstract provided.

Literally Figurative: Architectural Manifestation Of The Written Word, Carrie Leneweaver

Architecture Senior Theses

"I contend that architecture and literature can enhance one another, not only as methods of storytelling and creating narrative, but in their capacity to establish metaphors and themes which provide realizations of larger social conditions...

To test my thesis, I propose designing a library based on the life of author Antoine de Saint-Exupery and his allegorical story: The Little Prince."

Building The Soundscape In The Age Of Visual Distraction, Jack Solomon

Architecture Senior Theses

"This project demonstrates how implicating the soundscape within the visual primacy of design can produce a richer architecture for facilitating awareness, discourse, and learning."

Great Plains Quarterly Volume 32 / Number 2 / Spring 2012

Great Plains Quarterly (through 2013)

Contents

Book Reviews

Notes and News

The French Identity Crisis: Fending Off The Franglais Invasion, Laura Cohen

Honors Projects

In a nation that derives so much of its identity from a longstanding cultural heritage, rather than from an economic or political tradition, France finds itself facing an identity crisis. In recent decades, France has been unable to avoid the ever-expanding reach of globalization, and perhaps even more threatening, the grasp of Americanization. Consequently, as English has begun to permeate seemingly every aspect of French society, France's first line of defense against such a cultural intrusion is its language policy. This paper first examines the longstanding history between the creation of a French nation and the promotion of the French …

Consumer Attitudes Towards Using Qr Codes In A Retail Setting, Chris Thayer

Undergraduate Distinction Papers

Corresponding with the increased use of smartphones and other mobile devices equipped with a camera, quick response (QR) codes have been introduced. QR codes allow large amounts of data (e.g., product information, discounts, usage suggestions) to be compressed into a small, printed square. To access the information, consumers must scan the QR code with a smart device (smartphone, tablet, etc). Korean and Japanese consumers appear more willing to scan QR codes in retail settings compared to their American counterparts. This reluctance is explored through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).

Furthermore, consumers’ motivation toward QR code use is made explicit and …

Reflections - Spring 2012, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Reflections

Contents:

Gift Reunites Historic Chesnut Photos and Famous Diary..... p.1
New Digital Collections Drive Creative Teaching..... p.1
From the Dean of Libraries..... p.2
New Faces..... p.2
New LibGuides are Available..... p.3
People News..... p.3
LIBR 100 Students Create Autism Resource..... p.4
New Digital Collections Include..... p.5
New at Thomas Cooper Library..... p.6
Current and Upcoming Exhibits at the University Libraries..... p.6
Digital Project Provides Worldwide Access to Work of William Gilmore Simms..... p.7
Library Friends Provide Support Through Naming Opportunities..... p.7
The Papers of John Bolt Culbertson..... p.8
News from South Carolina Political Collections..... p.8
News from Irvin Department of …

The Update, April/May 2012, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Department of Mathematics Holds Annual Event
-- Department News
-- Earth Week 2012
-- National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
-- Immigration Policy: Current Crisis & Future Challenges
-- Midwest Pressed Exhibits in New Orleans
-- SAVE: Students Against a Violent Environment
-- School of Music Events
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Physics:Byron Tasseff
-- Two Student Exhibitions Held in Dean's Triangle Gallery
-- UNI Hosts Regional and State Physics Competitions
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Computer Science: Aaron Mangel
-- UNI Forensics
-- UNI Mathematics Faculty Host Waterloo Schools Professional Development
-- Alumni Spotlight: …

Assessing Color Discrimination, Joshua R. Maxwell

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to evaluate human color vision discriminability within individuals that have color normal vision and those that have color deficient vision. Combinations of 15 colors were used from a list of colors recommended for computer displays in Air Traffic Control settings, a population with some mildly color vision deficient individuals. After a match to sample test was designed to assess the limits of human color vision discrimination based on color saturation and hue, standard color diagnostic tests were used to categorize college students as having normal or deficient color vision. The results argue that color …

Enrollment Report, Spring 2012, Planning, Research, And Policy Analysis

Enrollment Reports (2004-2019)

Enrollment Report for Spring 2012 for Illinois State University

Minero Magazine, Vol. Xiv, Spring 2012, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Cover Story: El Paso: Secret Corridor for Modern-Day Slavery

What We See And Why It Matters: How Competency In Visual Literacy Can Enhance Student Learning, Anneliese Tillmann

Honors Projects

In today’s world, we use more visuals than ever before. Research suggests that the balance between words and images has shifted considerably calling for new forms of literacy (Brumberger, 2011). Visual literacy goes above and beyond the traditional concepts of reading and writing, expanding literacy to include visuals. The analysis and review of current visual literacy research suggests teaching visual literacy is necessary for students to become capable of navigating the visually driven world in which we live. The research highlights the importance of incorporating visuals into the literacy curricula and explores practical uses of visual literacy in present day …

Visual Communication In Cross–Cultural Design, Fan Jiang

Theses

The Chinese Zodiac, a 12-year cycle that ancient Chinese people use to count years, is considered as a very important and seminal part of traditional culture in China and. Now, more and more foreigners are being introduced to this traditional culture of China. Consequently, there are many books about Chinese Zodiac have been published because of its increasing exposure. Currently, though people have access to a large variety of information about Chinese Zodiac, most of the information is ineffective. Through research and conceptual experimentation, effective visual design solutions that convey the essence of the Chinese Zodiac were developed in this …

Perceived Use Of Networked Multimedia Applications On Learning In Selected Universities In South West Nigeria, Emmanuel K. Ogunlana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Unlike paper books, networked electronic multimedia allows many people simultaneous access to the same materials. These resources are available all the time, from office or home to research institutes and Universities. More sources can be consulted and relevant information can be obtained immediately. Widespread use of this technology has implications for the learning, studying, local network capabilities and the services provided by libraries. It adds new dimensions to the learning experience, most concepts are easier to present and comprehend when words are complemented with images and animations. Learners retain more when a variety of senses are engaged in delivering …

The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, March 27, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

March

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 036, Number 28, March 26, 2012, Grand Valley State University

2011-2012, Volume 36

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, March 25, 2012, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2012

No abstract provided.

Romeo Et Juliette (2012) | Program, Jacksonville State University

Performance Archive

Performed: 23-24 Mar 2012; Charles Gounod's Romeo et Juliette is a tragic opera based on Shakespeare's play about the rival families, the Montagues and the Capulets. Dr. Nathan Wight was director, Michael Gagliardo was conductor, Phillip Burns was assistant conductor, Teresa Stricklin and Dr. Dani Jones were assistant directors, Linze McRae was dance director, Cody Harrell was technical director/fight captain, Chaney Billips was costume design, John Longshore was lighting design, Susan McCain was movement coach, Eric Traynor was fight choreographer, and Lynn Luke was assistant costumer. This file was created from a legacy format and may not include all information.

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, March 22, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

March

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The Daily Gamecock, Tuesday, March 20, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

March

No abstract provided.