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Personalizing And Decolonizing General Education: A Case Study In Gamifying Global Art History Curriculum, James Hutson, Trent Olsen, Robyne Elder

Faculty Scholarship

This study explores the transformation of general education art history courses at a liberal arts college, shifting from Eurocentric surveys to a decolonized, gamified, and student-centered curriculum. Through a longitudinal mixed-methods design, the research evaluates the integration of global narratives and innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and global competencies. Data from pre- and post-implementation surveys with faculty, students, and instructional designers demonstrate significant improvements in student satisfaction, cultural openness, and engagement with global art. Challenges include navigating demographic skews, addressing the complexity of gamified structures, and refining assignment instructions. Findings highlight the value of curriculum redesigns that promote …

In The Thick Of It, Mark T. Leavens

LSU Master's Theses

In this exhibition, In The Thick Of It, my paintings and sculptures serve as a visual diary of my experience moving to and navigating life in Louisiana. Through art, I document this new landscape and atmosphere, capturing my evolving emotional state, shifting focus, and emerging ideas. As an outsider, the process of discovery introduces layers of tension, curiosity, and fragmentations in my paintings. The spaces within my paintings reflect a constant flux, mirroring the ongoing adjustments to Louisiana’s cultural cues, history, and environment. The complexity of this rich yet challenging place permeates my art, creating dynamic, layered compositions that echo …

An Interdisciplinary Analysis Framework For Found Object Experimental Music, Erin Demastes

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Found object experimental music consists of compositions and performances created with objects not intended for musical performance. Found objects can range from appliances and household items to power tools and consumer products to souvenirs and heirlooms. Although these objects are used with the intent of creating musical compositions, new characteristics that are not found in traditional music emerge. One major characteristic that differentiates found object music from traditional music is that the objects have inherent cultural associations and meaning outside of their use in the composition. While an analysis of the sonic structures and scores of found object experimental music …

Nebo: Volume 2, Issue 1

NEBO: A Literary Journal

Nebo, Arkansas Tech University’s literary journal, continues its tradition of showcasing innovative and thought-provoking creative writing in its Spring 1984 issue. This volume brings together poetry, fiction, and essays from a diverse range of voices, reflecting the evolving landscape of contemporary literature. Featuring work from both emerging and established writers, this issue delves into themes of memory, transformation, and the human condition. Readers will discover a collection rich with narrative depth, poetic experimentation, and critical literary discourse. As Nebo enters its second volume, it reaffirms its role as a space for artistic expression and literary excellence.

Nebo: Volume 1, Issue 2

NEBO: A Literary Journal

The Fall 1983 edition of Nebo (Volume 1, Issue 2) continues the journal’s commitment to showcasing compelling poetry and fiction that push the boundaries of literary expression. This issue brings together a diverse collection of works, exploring themes of human experience, memory, relationships, and artistic interpretation. With contributors ranging from emerging to established voices, the selections in this issue offer a wide spectrum of poetic lyricism and narrative depth. Featuring works from Lawrence Millman, Warren Hope, Turner Cassity, and many others, this volume engages with the complexities of storytelling and the power of the written word.

As Nebo maintains its …

Nebo: Volume 1, Issue 1

NEBO: A Literary Journal

Nebo Literary Journal is a dynamic collection of contemporary fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction that highlights emerging voices in literature. Curated by Arkansas Tech University, this issue features a diverse range of storytelling, lyrical expression, and thought-provoking essays that explore themes of identity, human connection, and the power of narrative. With contributions from talented writers across genres, Nebo serves as a creative space for literary exploration and artistic expression. Whether through evocative poetry or compelling short stories, this issue invites readers to immerse themselves in the richness of modern literature.

Sk8er Skull, David Norton

College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations

Sk8r Skull is a single player video game where players must traverse the environment as a skull on a skateboard, in an effort to defeat the wizard who has stolen the rest of the skull’s body. Players must move, destroy, and grind their way through the level in order to reach the wizard. By traversing the area, players will learn the mechanics of the game, as well as some of the in-game world’s backstory. The production of Sk8r Skull was driven by examining game feel, and the “flow” state.

Clinic Emotions, Rachel Sisley

EMET Projects

This is a sketch of a woman walking into a clinic with her three children, being greeted by a member of the nursing staff. There are two additional staff members in the background. Overlaid on the sketch are acrylic paints representing the emotions of each person. For the mother holding her newborn, the dark blue around her represents sadness, the white represents isolation, and the purple represents detachment. Her toddler behind her, as well as the nurse greeting her, are both outlined in orange and light blue, representing happiness and calmness, respectively. Her newborn and the toddler at her hip …

Ddx219.1 Social Media Analysis And Marketing Strategy Example 2, Sae University College

Exemplars

This project was created to explore how different social media platforms facilitate distinct forms of audience interaction. The student applied this understanding to develop a targeted social media marketing strategy for a chosen creative project. It is exemplary work due to its clear analysis of platform-specific engagement techniques, thoughtful strategy development, and strong alignment between content, platform, and audience. The work demonstrates both critical thinking and practical application of social media marketing principles.

Ddx219.1 Social Media Analysis And Marketing Strategy Example 1, Sae University College

Exemplars

This project was created to explore how different social media platforms facilitate distinct forms of audience interaction. The student applied this understanding to develop a targeted social media marketing strategy for a chosen creative project. It is exemplary work due to its clear analysis of platform-specific engagement techniques, thoughtful strategy development, and strong alignment between content, platform, and audience. The work demonstrates both critical thinking and practical application of social media marketing principles.

The Son Becomes, Katherine Zhang

College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations

The Son Becomes is an interactive Twine game that explores generational trauma through a time loop of narrative across three generations of inherited pain. Trapped in a recurrence of pain, players will take the roles of different family members of a father, his son, and grandson and navigate through a relentless cycle of choices, mirroring the suffocation that can happen within a family that may be going through generational trauma. Through the interactive dialogue, players confront the recurring patterns, often making them feel powerless as the choices keep repeating, making it seem like there isn’t a light at the end …

Floodfriend, Lauren Watson

College of Computing and Digital Media Dissertations

Floodfriend is a two-dimensional puzzle-platformer game with two main characters that are trying to navigate their way out of a cave system. The player controls both the human and the monster of the duo: the hiker responds to direct arrow key input, while the monster can only be persuaded by using the hiker’s flashlight to swim and climb to otherwise inaccessible areas. The game is equal parts a simulation and a toy, encouraging the player to try different methods of interaction to garner the results they want to see. From a design perspective, the game is centered on the push …

A Conversation With Loe Gino, Loe Gino, Seb Taylor

Digital Laboratory: Publisher of Internet Journal

LOE Gino is a Bay Area native from Berkeley, California and an independent artist. He has been a pioneer in the music industry for new age artistry. His ability to be a voice for independent artists parallels his wordsmith-skills as a rapper. As a part of the Bay Area cultural scene, he is a real life example of how to set a vision and build it as you go. Every aspect of his creative vision is thought out and executed with the accuracy of a freestyle. LOE Gino stands as an example of what it means to never conform to …

Contributors, Amelie Sandoval

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Scatter' & 'Divine', Victoria Dai, Margaret Mallow

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Can't Feel Me'; 'Bodies In Nature'; & 'Chypre', Owen Isachsen, Joie Rahn, Jaclyn Brodersen

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Nazare, Portugal' & 'Fingered', Tasman Fruhauf, Olivia Pye

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Visual Control'; 'What Lurks'; & 'Whispers Of My Roots', Nick Degeorge, Samarra Sanders, Shrishti Dutta

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'The Deception Of Elegance' & 'Submarine Cinema', Maya Benham, Lucas Vergara

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Picking Up The Pieces' & 'Show Me The Way', Liliana Monge, Lorelai Samuel

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Pink Party' & 'West', Kelli Ayon, Kennedy Ray

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Mio- Branding' & 'Pillow Book', Jenni Martinez, Itzel Camarillo-Gonzalez

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Veiled In Luminance'; 'Herd'; & 'Preservation', Victorine Philippe, Zoe Shaikh, Jolina Chen

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Sinner' & 'Feel The Music', Gillian Crow-Juarez, Josh Hakman

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Eva'; 'Lone Road'; & 'Mi Mama', Frankie Grosser, Amelie Sandoval, Tiffany Orellana

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Leprawn James'; 'Longing'; & 'The Alchemists', Kyra Oh, Emily La Puma, Lillie Turinsky

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Culture In Couture' & 'Decapitated Darling', Cooper Mortensen, Maneli Mianji

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'An Irreversible Flame' & 'Tuned To The Moment', Christianna Gatti, Michaela Velleno

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'Starfishin'' & 'Neighborhood Threads', Chloe Krome, Riley Williamson

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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'08.04.24 Skyline' & 'Port', Aviv Kesar, Tyler Deal

.RAW Journal of Art and Design

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