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Offside, Maryamsadat Amirvaghefi

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

OFFSIDE highlights the parallels between artists and athletes, as well as the professional communities in which both operate. Through the use of sports related imagery, the artwork explores notions of ethnicity, gender, and politics. While much of the work is autobiographical, OFFSIDE is able to consider the political and personal views surrounding a young Muslim woman while lives with constant uncertainty in the United States and trying to start a career in one of the most competitive cultural fields.

Indirect Measure, Nicholas Boismenu

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This paper is in support of my thesis exhibition “Indirect Measure” May 5th – June 3rd 2017, at the Reece Museum, located on the campus of East Tennessee State University. This document is an account of my examination into what constitutes art and the change in my perception of the utilitarian ceramic vessel during my research into the perceived difference between craft and art. Using broad definitions, I define what I believe art to be and how it is different from, and the same as craft.

An Examination Of Art In The American Evangelical Church For The Purpose Of Discipleship And Evangelism, Joshua Dugan

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Christianity, in previous eras, has been the foundation of the art community. But, it has surrendered that role over the past three centuries and with it a significant potion of its influence on culture. In addition the church is not effectively reaching an entire demographic of people, those who would define themselves as creatives and artists, because it has distanced itself from the arts. This paper will research the previous methods employed by the church and the current limitations of art within the American Evangelical church through applied academic research as well as interviews with church leaders and artists. The …

Perspectives On Video Games As Art, Jeroen Bourgonjon, Geert Vandermeersche, Kris Rutten, Niels Quinten

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

In their article "Perspectives on Video Games as Art" Jeroen Bourgonjon, Geert Vndermeer­sche, Kris Rutten and Niels Quinten engage in discussing whether or not video games can be considered a form of art. Although this question has already been discussed elaborately, the debate is guided by many differ­ent and often conflicting positions. The aim of this article is to revisit this debate by mapping out a range of perspectives on video games as art. The authors explore the relation between games and differ­ent definitions and functions of art, different motives of artists, and the potential impact of the arts. The …

Material Forms: What Is Really Going On? Shaping Who We Are And What We Do, Vicky J. Grube

The Qualitative Report

Using visual and ethnographic methods the author forms a connection between materiality and the memories of childhood. The researcher begins by asking the question, “Can a studio environment create encounters between a researcher and preschool children that deepen understanding of culture?” To this end, the researcher engaged in sensory research practices through ethnographic methods in a preschool art studio. Through free choice art making, children were found expressing their emotions and demonstrating an awareness of adult culture. In particular, the researcher’s encounter with four-year old George was enriched through sensory participation and triggered embodied and empathetic knowing. As it happens, …

About Logan Weihe And Beloved Microcosm, Logan M. Weihe

Steeplechase: An ORCA Student Journal

No abstract provided.

Music And Art: An Aesthetic Experience, Samantha Martin

Honors Projects

This project sought to pair art songs performed at my senior recital with paintings. The paintings chosen had to be within one hundred years of the songs’ composition, from the same country as the composer, and have a similar theme or meaning as the art song. The goal was to create an aesthetic experience, as well as making the meanings of the songs more accessible for the audience, especially if the songs were in a foreign language.

Embroidered Meteorology, Bettina L. Matzkuhn

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

Weathering is a series of embroidered works that explore the symbolic and cartographic language of meteorology. Through research, mentorship and the physical work, my understanding and anxiety around weather has grown. Making art is a learning process for me: the haptic is a means for understanding. From embroidered world maps to animation to painted laundry, I conflate the intricacy of textiles with the complicated nature of the atmosphere.

Psa Poster – Older Child Adoption, Natalie Briscoe

Graphic Design

Graphic Design, poster design

A Fangirl’S Guide To Murder, Charlie Cagle

Graphic Design

No abstract provided.

London Art Licensing Collection, Shelby Remley

Graphic Design

Illustration, surface design, art licensing

Lighting Specification For Ktm Group Office, Merrie Luton

Interior Design

No abstract provided.

Venus Fly Trap Garden Light, Raven Lovette

Interior Design

The design will be a modern twist on the solar power garden light. The solar powered light will mimic that of a Venus Fly Trap. The light will remain closed during the daylight, while the solar panels are powered up, and as night falls the fly trap will open allowing light to shine through. The light fixture will be made of sheet metal that can sustain outdoor conditions. The flexible light stand will allow for adjusting the fixture to direct the light in any desired direction.

Before The Storm, Merrie Luton

Interior Design

The concept for this lighting fixture came from the curved and almost ridged edge look of an incoming intense storm cloud. The organic lines create an interesting pattern in the sky, which when turned into a lighting piece, would make for a cool shadowed  effect and pattern in the room. This light would be used for a mood lighting effect to help with relaxation, but also be something of interesting and thought provoking to view both as the fixture itself and with the lights on.

Object D’Art, Raven Renfro

Interior Design

The end goal is to replace the feeling of clutter with the feeling of organization while creating a focal piece of art.

Multi-Service Salon Project, Raven Renfro

Interior Design

A multi-service salon that will serve the needs of today’s clientele who expect an all inclusive experience

Mood Board Collage, Aimee Lee Kinssies

Interior Design

No abstract provided.

Under The Stars Bed And Breakfast, Aderrika Cummings

Interior Design

No abstract provided.

Far East Mindfulness Center, Aimee Lee Kinssies

Interior Design

I propose to bring a Mindfulness Center to the Nashville Community that welcomes both natives and tourism alike, teaching everyone how to become MINDFUL in their daily lives.

This center will serve as both a national retreat center for those who wish to do a multi-day intensive course on Mindful living, as well as offer a daily retreat for those wanting to procure Mindful practices and meditation into their lives.

The Far East Mindfulness Center (FEMC) will be a place for community, support, education, and enlightenment.

Pattern Exercise, Renee Johnson

Interior Design

My pattern is an interpretation of an ecosystem. I wanted to play with shape, size, and movement to represent different organisms interacting to create one ecosystem.

Elevator Lobby, Renee Johnson

Interior Design

Elevator Lobby for residential / commercial building

I wanted to find a new way to use instruments in a city where music thrives and brings the community together.

Elevator Lobby, Renee Johnson

Interior Design

Elevator Lobby for residential / commercial building

I wanted to find a new way to use instruments in a city where music thrives and brings the community together.

Naher An Der Klassik Die Kammermusik, Renee Johnson

Interior Design

No abstract provided.

Concrete Jungle, Meredith Luton

Interior Design

Appropriate Selection Assignment for HG Hills Elevator Lobby

Pattern Exercise, Renee Johnson

Interior Design

My pattern is an interpretation of an ecosystem. I wanted to play with shape, size, and movement to represent different organisms interacting to create one ecosystem.

Concrete Jungle, Meredith Luton

Interior Design

Appropriate Selection Assignment for HG Hills Elevator Lobby

Concept From The Deep Tropics, Miranda Garza

Interior Design

Appropriate Selection Assignment for Elevator Lobby

Romantic. Eccentric. Charismatic., Miranda Garza

Interior Design

No abstract provided.

Concept From The Deep Tropics, Miranda Garza

Interior Design

Appropriate Selection Assignment for Elevator Lobby

Brand Nou Day Materials Legend, Elycia Martinez-Davis

Interior Design

Appropriate Selection Assignment for Elevator Lobby