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Taken Of The Land., Charlesey Lee Charlton

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis supports the Master of Fine Arts exhibition at the Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University from April 28-June 25, 2009. The exhibition is comprised of 19 monotype prints on paper. The exhibition presents the artist's investigation using natural materials combined with traditional printmaking techniques. Subjects discussed include ideas, methods, influences, and process of integrating natural materials that evoke a sense of place, earth, and memory.

Brown, Carol P. - Collector (Sc 2105), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and print (attached as an additional file) for Manuscripts Small Collection 2105. Collaborative set of three signed poems by Jim Wayne Miller and an Ivan Schieferdecker art print titled "Late Fall" (numbered 77/100 and signed), along with the typescript of another signed poem by Miller. Also includes a promotional piece for the set.

Ascents And Descents: Personal Pilgrimage In Hieronymus Bosch's The Haywain, Alison Daines

Theses and Dissertations

At the end of the fifteenth century, Hieronymus Bosch provided the foremost expression of the strict religious piety embodied by the Devotio Moderna and the impending embrace of secular humanism. As a result, Bosch's seemingly complex images provided viewers with positive messages concerning the journey of life through the use of binary symbolism. He utilized the pilgrimage motif as a guide throughout his paintings and in relation to the liminal spaces surrounding his works. This article will examine his important triptych, The Haywain, (c.1495-1516) as an example of spiritual paths taken simultaneously by both religious and contemporary figures, along …

Paintings And Explorations, Scott Ender

Art and Design

My senior project consisted of a large series of paintings on canvas. I created seven large scale paintings (36” x 48” size) which involved minimalism, typography, a “painterly” process, and abstraction. It was a series of explorations in working with my own two (physical) hands, rather than working on a computer as is the standard method of working for graphic designers. These paintings were done in hopes that the series would help me further define my artistic style, accumulate a larger body of work, and possibly discover a new form of painting.

Mycalpoly Redesign Concept, Andrew Santos-Johnson

Art and Design

For my senior project I developed a conceptual redesign for the Mycalpoly Portal interface. I approached the whole process with the objective of designing a better user experience. The Portal redesign concept began with research on interaction design and user interviews and culminated with screenshots of the final design. The final concept included redesigns for the Mycalpoly login screen, the homepage, custom homepage, an example of extended tab view, and a sample search results page.

The following report includes background information on interaction design, as well as the process I went through to create my redesign for the Mycalpoly Portal.

Terry Hoage Vineyard Re-Design, Sara Hamling

Art and Design

This document includes an introduction to the Terry Hoage Vineyard Re-Design project including the problem, the purpose and limitations of the study and a glossary of terms. It also includes an overview of the research found before the design process, a documentation of the design process and a summary with recommendations for students with similar projects. Images are referenced throughout the paper; these images can be found at the end of the paper.

Visual Branding For "The Middle Of Everywhere" Senior Graphic Design Show, Mai-Chi Vu

Art and Design

In this project, a series of promotional items was designed for an end of year senior graphic design show called “The Middle of Everywhere.” This series includes a set of four posters, a mailer, and a postcard. In order to accomplish this, research was conducted to begin planning the event, set a date and location, and to gauge the interest of the senior class. The solution chosen to implement the posters was to create a whimsical illustration of a busy town celebrating the work and talent of the graduating seniors; this personal approach attempted to include each individual in the …

Lilypond Identity, Branding, And Marketing, Elise Bartley

Art and Design

Lilypond USA is a Colorado-based company specializing in developing and selling specialty women’s bags, backpacks, and luggage. Their inaugural line was launched in July of 2009. This project discusses changes and refinements to their existing products through verbiage and visual edits, proposes marketing and development strategies with a product development plan developed, discusses and develops branding in the development of a new identity system as well as through branding copy and imagery. Focus Group strategies, outlines, and results are developed and discussed in detail as well. The final result is a printed deliverable proposal to Lilypond with all of the …

Senior Project Artist Book, Adam Wirdak

Art and Design

This paper explains the process of ideation, topics of research, hand building, woodworking, and production, as well as a summary of my project.

My senior project involved the creation of an artist book. My artist book consisted of six maps (roughly 10.5” X 10.5”), two trays of individual words (roughly 520 words in total), six dowels, one string of twine, and a box which holds all elements of the project.

Visually Sound: An Exploration Of Design + Music, Justin Rodriguez

Art and Design

Visually Sound: An Exploration of Design + Music, is a book comprised of a series of works exploring the relationship of design and music. There are four compositions which are inspired by four different songs: “Wake Up” by Arcade Fire, “Chicago Zoo” by The Cool Kids, “Reptilia” by The Strokes, and “Sleepyhead” by Passion Pit. Within the book are the lyrics to each song, and my thoughts on my ideas behind each of the four designs.

This report contains my research, process, results and personal discoveries. My documentation includes visual research in the form of digital mood boards, inspirational work …

An Abridged Visual History Of Graphic Design, Tierney Cunningham

Art and Design

This is a documentation of the research, design methods, and production of “An Abridged Visual History of Graphic Design.” First the documentation explains the choice to create an illustrated design history book. Then, it describes the research methods and findings of the process, as well as a detailed description of the design decisions made for each graphic movement covered. It provides in-progress illustrations and covers the production methods for the two final books.

Paul Bunyan Design Assemblage, Ashley Sickler

Art and Design

This project contains a design assemblage dedicated to the legendary figure, Paul Bunyan. The system includes, a typeface, a logo, a color palette, a pattern, and a poster.

Hautespot Networks Corporation Website Redesign, Charlotte Ehlers

Art and Design

This report is a technical description of my senior project. The objective of the senior project is to redesign a commercial, corporate presence Website. This report contains information pertaining to the development of this Website.

Rainforest Action Network Green Campaign, Shannon Burns

Art and Design

This is a paper documenting the research and process of creating a sustainable campaign for the non-profit Rainforest Action Network.

Raiding The Closet: Spring 09 Look Book, Claudia Abrishami

Art and Design

This is a written report documenting the creation of a fashion “Look Book” for a boutique in downtown San Luis Obispo. This creation includes photographic art direction, styling direction, layout design, and overall theme for design.

Ark Ruffians Comic Book, Lily Nishita

Art and Design

This is a written report documenting the research, story, sketch, and drawing phases for the illustration of a comic book.

Major Trends In Digital Magazines, Kaitlin Jue

Graphic Communication

The purpose of this study was to analyze and determine the current trends in digital magazines. Digital magazines are a growing vehicle of communication, and an active supplement to the traditional print magazine. With the help of growing technology, many trends seen in digital magazines help engage readers further and offer more substantial means of advertising.

This study investigated the different trends in digital magazines. The study began with descriptive research through a questionnaire formulated and distributed through the Internet to a substantial audience. This audience included both those who have read and those unfamiliar with digital magazines. This survey …

Humans, Elizabeth Ferguson

Pitzer Senior Theses

Artists' book utilizing cross disciplinary media.

Political Cartoons And Graphic Novels: A Study Of Political And Social Commentary In Comics, Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

Journalism

No abstract provided.

Ideologia E Utopias Nas Mais Recentes Constituintes Brasileira E Portuguesa: Algumas Linhas De Leitura, Paulo Ferreira Da Cunha

Paulo Ferreira da Cunha

Based upon a political compromise, in which « democratic socialists » and « social democrats » were the main protagonists, the ideology of Portuguese Constitution of 1976 was discrete, subtle. And ulterior constitutional revisions confirmed that fondamental aspect. Of course, utopia was present. But, even more present was the « hope principle ». We believe that the Brazilean constituent assembly, with the original importance of popular contributions, also had hope principle’s decisive influence. But the dinamics of the constituent assembly moderated, since the very beggining, the verbal signs of less discret ideologies. Utopia, neverthless, is very present in the aim …

Beauty, Ugliness, And Meaning: A Study Of Difficult Beauty, Christine Anne Palmer

Theses and Dissertations

The emergence of modern art, and subsequently contemporary art, has brought with it a deep-rooted deliberation of the definition of beauty and its role in the realm of art. Unlike many representational artworks, contemporary art less often contains a beauty that is readily available on the surface of an artwork- an easy beauty. Instead, it often possesses a beauty that requires substantial reasoning and understanding- a difficult beauty. Just as the definition of beauty has and will continue to be culturally and historically changing, so must our methodological and pedagogical practices in regards to beauty and Aesthetics. As Art Educators, …

Lantern's Diary, Wei Zhong Tan

Theses and Dissertations

My MFA project titled, “Lantern's Diary” is a synergy of colors, tactile experiences, and reflections on change. The artwork is based on cultural influences. The physical form of the lantern is a metaphor of culture identity—in Eastern culture, paper has been used in architecture, furniture, clothing, funerals, writing materials, and lanterns. Its function as a material is to fulfill the necessity of daily life and ceremonial rituals. Hence, paper plays an important role in the Eastern society. The color spectrum representing “Change” corresponds with the western system of color organization. The gallery space plays a spatial aesthetic role in …

Wilson, Ivan, 1889-1981 (Sc 2054), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Small Collection 2054. Letters from Ivan and Emma Wilson, Hazel, Calloway County, Kentucky to former neighbors, H.B. and Dulcie Clark, Bowling Green, Kentucky, related to the couples' health, mutual friends, and the disposition of some of Ivan's art work. Includes five of his small pencil sketches. An image of one of the pencil sketches is included as an additional file.

To Document Or Not To Document, That Is The Question? Use Of The Participatory Archive Model For A Residential Artist’S Centre, Yvonne Desmond

Conference papers

Men of genius really are doing most when they work least, as they are thinking out ideas and perfecting the conceptions which they will subsequently carry out with their hands.’ (Leonardo da Vinci) There is a romantic notion that regards all forms of Art as emanating from the gods and artists as the mere conduits for this divine inspiration. This research project disavows such notions and instead is predicated on the basis that all artists are skilled practitioners of their craft. Research into the areas of tacit knowledge and visual intelligence indicate that the making of art is an experiential …

The Fabric Of Life, Jane A. Pichette

Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and Major Papers Overview

Presents fiber sculpture inspired by the topic of mother and child created by the author, accompanied by introductory commentary. Most sculpture appeared in a thesis exhibition.

Tellus 2009: The Annual Literary Journal Of Cuesta College, Volume 17, Kristin Savage

Art and Design

This is a documentation of the design process for Tellus 2009, the Cuesta College Annual Literary Journal. The project spans from research, inspiration, design experiments to final execution. A final, printed book will be produced and delivered to the client after working with a printing facility.

Barbi Breen-Gurley Dressage Website, Scott Alan Mcvicker

Art and Design

This is a report about a senior project website design. It is designed to broaden a customer base for a local company. This report contains information pertaining to the development of this website.

Lost Wax: An Exploration Of Bronze Sculpture In Senegal, Kevin Bell

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The goal of this Independent Study Project was for the researcher to develop an in-depth understanding of the techniques involved in the production of bronze sculpture via a short apprenticeship at the foundry at the Village des Arts in Dakar, Senegal. The researcher also sought to gain an understanding of the cultural context of the medium, including its history and social and economic significance through formal and informal interviews with artists and visits to various art galleries and workshops. Over the course of the ISP period, five works of art were produced by the researcher at the foundry. The researcher …

Visualizing Tagore: A Visual Study Of Rabindranth Tagore's Writings And Philosophies, Galen Koch

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This paper describes my experience "Visualizing Tagore. " It presents the objective of my study, to create a series of art pieces inspired by Tagore's writing and philosophies, and relates the project to Tagore's theories about the nature of art and the creative ideal. In order to conduct this study, I traveled from Kolkata to Santiniketan and then to Darjeeling, creating artwork and researching Tagore 's personal history and accomplishments. This paper gives a brief description of Tag ore 's lifo in relationship to his world view and philosophies. It presents his philosophies of art and education, and relates these …

Proposal For The City Of Chicago, Olympics 2020, Laura K. Czys, '10

BA/BFA Senior Honors Book Gallery

Graphic design portfolio.