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International Trends and Techniques Used to Teach Studio Art Courses Through Distance Education

Sheldon, Kathryn Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2009)

This research collected data about international trends and techniques used to teach studio art courses through distance learning. The study presents information about methods of curriculum and instruction, background ...

Investigating and Sharing the Stories of Our Community's Heroes

Jewell, Jessica (2015)

This short documentary shines a light on Greenville Fire-Rescue, its daily operations, and the men and women who serve the Greenville community from behind the scenes. Greenville Fire-Rescue follows a nationwide trend in ...

The Language of Johannes Brahms's Theme and Variation : A Study of His Chamber Works for Strings

Pepple, Joanna (East Carolina University, 2012)

The variation movements of Johannes Brahms portray a continuous development of his musical discourse. Regarding variation form, he advocated for formal unity and the important role of the bass throughout his letters. In ...

Lithic Fragments : Sand, Stones, and Spirituality

Steiner, Elizabeth R. (East Carolina University, 2011)

The work in this thesis exhibition is a reflection of my spiritual journey, a consecration of both the mundane and profound, and my search for transcendence. Repetitive action becomes meditation; each piece becomes a prayer. ...

Making Art Responsibly

Fanberg, Victoria (East Carolina University, 2010)

This essay is a written defense for the body of work titled, "How Does Your Garden Grow?" as well as an examination of how art can behave responsibly in regards to the social process.

Meeting Eye To Eye : How Trained Designers And Typical Viewers See Design Pieces : And Their Implications For Contemporary Design Education

Dockery, Tyler (East Carolina University, 2012)

This study investigated and compared gaze patterns of typical viewers and trained designers to learn if there are differences in the gaze patterns between the two groups. Using eye tracking technology, participants were ...

Mile Marker : A Material Investigation in Two Lane Travels

James, Danielle (East Carolina University, 2014)

This thesis contemplates American imagery, landscape, memories, identities, and travel in order to introduce the spontaneity of adventure to the viewer. My work attempts to spark a desire for being lost and focuses on the ...

Nascent Myth

Krueger, September E. (East Carolina University, 2010)

This is a written report of a creative thesis. The body of work presented in "Nascent Myth" evolved from personal exploration regarding myth and spirituality. Birds are used as the unifying element to present several ...

New music camerata. [sound recording] : Chamber music

Williams, Nathan L.; Richardson, Mark Douglas; Munden, Sharon; Leonard, Lisa; Burroughs, Mary Alice; Wacker, Jonathan; Bell, Rafael; Rawls, Scott; Gustafson, Christine; Gilliam, Alisa; Jacobs, Edward; Gregorian, Ara; Ulffers, Christopher (East Carolina University, 1999)

Engage the mountain (1997) / Jacobs (Nathan Williams, clarinet, bass clarinet ; Jonathan Wacker, percussion) -- Remembrance (1990) / Richardson (Nathan Williams, clarinet ; Mary Burroughs, horn ; Mark Richardson, piano) ...

New music camerata. [sound recording].

Gustafson, Christine; Newsome, Bo; Williams, Nathan L.; Ulffers, Christopher; Bair, Jeff; Taggart, Mark Alan; Burroughs, Mary Alice; Theurer, Britton; Broussard, George; Jarvis, Jeffery W.; O'Brien, John B.; Carter, Scott; Jacobs, Edward; Lewis, Leonard Mark (East Carolina University, 2000)

Ensemblespiel (1999) / Edward Jacobs -- Six Windy City vignettes (1994) : Confused ; Useless ; Bluster ; Fatigue ; Alacrity ; Nonchalance / Mark Alan Taggart -- Black against white sky (1999) / Leonard Mark Lewis. Christine ...

Offerings

Barbera, Stephanie (East Carolina University, 2012)

Offerings is a sculptural body of work which conveys my personal experiences and emotional modes of being. The meditative and cathartic nature of the process of making these works along with their fetish and shrine-like ...

Organic Structure

Kiefer, Jeffery Alan (East Carolina University, 2011)

This supplemental report is based on my thesis exhibition and is an investigation into the influences that drive me to create sculpture. The work stems from a fascination with nature's ability to deconstruct what mankind ...

Organizing Desire

Jacono, Adam (East Carolina University, 2010)

This thesis investigates how American culture internalizes, processes, and acts on data received through mass media.

Painting Process as Art Form

Peedin, Jonathan R. (East Carolina University, 2013)

The purpose of this written report of my thesis is to discuss the research and visual element presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts degree. In my research and creative practice, I focus on the integration ...

Passively Ever After : Disney's Cinematic Abuse in Beauty and the Beast

Lederer, Erin Michelle (East Carolina University, 2012)

This thesis examines the manner in which Disney's Beauty and the Beast cultivates stereotypes and gendered behaviors consistent with domestic violence and thereby encourages viewers to accept and tolerate abuse against ...

PERFORMANCE FOR ETHNOGRAPHY, DIALOGUE, AND INTERVENTION : USING ACTIVATING THEATRE TO EXPLORE THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ISSUES FACING KENYAN ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Kimaiyo, Purity J. (East Carolina University, 2014)

This thesis explores the utility of using performance, specifically activating theatre, both as a reproductive health intervention and as an ethnographic tool for exploring the reproductive health worldview of 17 adolescent ...