Browsing by Author "Art & Design"

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  • Art: The Grand Illusion 

    Stoehr, Alexander (East Carolina University, 2019-05-14)
    My presentation facilitates an understanding of everyday design choices and the potential influence it has on a viewer. From marketing designs to popular film I do my best to breakdown my understanding of the artist/audience ...

  • Enneagram: An Illustrative Exploration 

    Thomas, Jordan (East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)
    “Enneagram: An Illustrative Exploration” is a collection of work created during my last two years as a BFA Candidate in Studio Art and Illustration. The bulk of the work is based around body adornment and tattooing and how ...

  • Genre Immersion 

    Fisher, Jaela (East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)
    My senior year, I chose to focus on character design, as I wish to go into visual development when I graduate from school. I delved into five different genres: Slasher, Fantasy, Mystery, Western, and Sci-Fi. For each genre, ...

  • HUSTLE: The Economic Impact of the Arts 

    Shelton, McKenzie Laurel (East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)
    Through a short documentary film, I am examining how investing in local arts enriches a city’s economy and quality of life. Part of Greenville’s strategic development plan is finding ways to attract and retain residents. ...

  • Into the Fire! 

    Breitinger, Rachel Leah (East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)
    I don’t know what the future holds for me. I don’t know where I‘m headed, what I will do, or even what I want out of this life. My life, much like my artwork, is highly influenced by my setting and by those surrounding me. ...

  • LEAVING LEAVES -- BETWEEN SEASONS: Therapeutic Landscape Painting and Participatory Art 

    Branch, Emily (East Carolina University, 2016-11-16)
    This thesis is an exhibition of therapeutic art. The therapeutic qualities of the work are based on scientific studies in healthcare design and psychology, and evolutionary psychology. Attributes that have been demonstrated ...

  • Object Stories Through Visual Prints 

    Bornheimer, Jennifer L. (East Carolina University, 2018-05-24)
    I have been fascinated by the shapes and textures of objects, how their properties not only capture beauty, but also tell stories of intent and use. My goal for this project was to investigate these objects, learn their ...

  • Packaging Designs for Hydrocortisone 

    Durham, Savannah J (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)
    Package design is a sub-category of graphic design that allows designers to explore three-dimensional space. In the pharmaceutical industry, packaging is frequently used to protect items from tampering, as well as from ...

  • Release 

    Karpa, Alyssa (East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)
    This thesis work depicts my process of therapy and rejuvenation found through artwork about abuse I suffered during high school. Through creating metaphors about the abuse, PTSD, and my anxiety, I discovered that my work ...

  • Silver Linings: Connecting During COVID 

    Forsberg, Malin Birgitta Marie (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)
    For our senior shows, the graphic design class of 2020 was assigned the overall theme of data visualization. From this starting point, we branched out and chose topics of interest within the theme. Based on our topics of ...

  • The Industrial Image: Preserving a Deteriorating Identity 

    Loch-Test, Sarah (East Carolina University, 2016-04-27)
    Reclamation is essential in preserving the history and changing identity of America's Rust Belt. This body of work uses photography and historic events as material that can be repurposed. Imagery is preserved when fired ...

  • Transgender Focused Clothing Drive 

    Mansfield, Blake D (East Carolina University, 2022-05-05)
    Description of the clothing drive held in honor of the Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, 2022. This drive was held to provide the transgender and non-binary community around ECU a chance to obtain clothes for ...

  • TRISKAIDEKAPHILIA: 2016 GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR SHOW 

    Colston, Jordan (East Carolina University, 2016-12-06)
    My senior honors project is a creative endeavor consisting of an art exhibition and portfolio. The show was named Triskaidekaphilia: 2016 Graphic Design Senior Show and displayed April 17th-29th, 2016 in Mendenhall Student ...

  • Type IQ: A Typographic Research & Design Project 

    Harris, Savannah (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)
    While there are many facets to this creative endeavor, the core of this project is the creation of a unique typeface design, as a result of in-depth research and creative experimentation. Strong use of typography serves ...

  • VISUAL REPRESENTATIONS IN AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC): AN EYE TRACKING STUDY TO EXPLORE INFLUENCES OF ABSTRACTION, REALISM, AND FAMILIARITY ON THE GAZE PATTERNS OF A PERSON WITH ANGELMAN SYNDROME WHO USES AAC TECHNOLOGIES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH AND THE ART CLASSROOM 

    Allen, Nicole E (East Carolina University, 2016-05-04)
    People who are non-verbal and have intellectual disabilities often use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technologies to have a voice, but are often left out of decisions about how their language is represented ...