Browsing College of Fine Arts & Communication by Title
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The Recruitment Office of Interdisciplinary studies
(East Carolina University, 2014)My work has always explored discarded material. I am also a passionate amateur of multiple disciplines. I call myself an amateur because of my curiosity for other disciplines not measured by a degree. The Office of ... -
RED AND BLUE IDEOLOGY : A FANTASY-THEME ANALYSIS OF BARACK OBAMA'S POLITICAL DISCOURSE
(East Carolina University, 2011)This thesis will examine the rhetorical style of Barack Obama throughout the 2008 presidential campaign and his contentious push for health care reform, in order to provide insight into Obama's post-inaugural political ... -
Redefining cultural identity in digital art practice: Artistic journeys across cultural boundaries and ethnic borders
(2009)During the past several decades, globalization has blurred the borders among cultures, to some extent. The development of computers and the Internet has accelerated the collapse of cultural boundaries and changed the ... -
Reflect
(East Carolina University, 2015)This document is written in conjunction with a series of work titled, Reflect. Through historical research, personal narrative, interviews, and the making process, I examine the differences between loneliness and solitude, ... -
Reflections of Difference
(East Carolina University, 2013)"Reflections of Difference" is an installation intended to explore and express the issues of women dealing with their body image. To create this thesis I have incorporated scientific data, personal interviews with my ... -
Relationships Between Art Education and the Workplace
(East Carolina University, 2012)This study undertakes the challenging and imperative task of making connections and finding trends between what art education teaches and how these skills, abilities and thinking patterns translate into the workplace. The ... -
Release
(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 ... -
Resurgence
(East Carolina University, 2017-01-03)I believe objects have a lifespan, they have the capabilities to experience decay and metamorphose into something new. In my work, attention to detail and craftsmanship is important. The ideas surrounding my work focus on ... -
THE RETURN
(East Carolina University, 2012)"The Return" investigates how culture shapes our understanding of the natural world. The life process of death is the key to this understanding. Culture has interpreted, compartmentalized, or rationalized this process in ... -
Rhythm to the Art Educator
(East Carolina University, 2009)Rhythm is a basic principle of art, taught to beginners and explored by master artists. However, rhythm is a difficult concept to understand and apply visually. The basic definition of rhythm is defined, and the use of ... -
River Rat
(East Carolina University, 2023-04-21)The marsh; what is it about this brackish, swamp-like area that is so attractive? This environment emanates gnarly gases, is filled with death and erosion, yet has a thriving and resilient ecosystem. I began to wonder what ... -
The Role of Technology in the 21st Century Art Room
(East Carolina University, 2013)How are art teachers today utilizing computer technology in the classroom and what role do they feel it should serve in art education? The purpose of this study was to explore how elementary art educators in North Carolina ... -
Romancing The Labor
(East Carolina University, 2013)This is a report of a creative body of work dealing with the adaptation of traditional industrial processes into contemporary sculpture. This thesis shows that admiration for labor is still present in sculpture by utilizing ... -
Roxie, Mr. Bingo, Kewl and The Gate : Street Gangs in Kinston: Participating in One City's Game of Chance to Save Itself
(East Carolina University, 2010)This project in pursuit of social and aesthetic experience involved the Kinston Community Council for the Arts, the Kinston Department of Public Safety and The Gate of Kinston (Gang Awareness Training and Education; a ... -
Ruff Sketches: The Art of Phoebe Sullivan
(2015)As an artist and illustrator, Phoebe Sullivan is inspired by films, books, and nature. Her ideas begin in her sketchbook. She loves to bring entertaining and meaningful stories to life and has a drive for learning and ... -
Sarah
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)As a woman artist, I create my own places to exist. My self-portraits are full of emotion, thought, and creative energy and are made to engage the viewer in an intimate moment. I work by transforming thoughts and emotions ... -
School of Communication Student Channels Study: How Do College Students Communicate?
(2015-04-26)College students use different channels of communication to stay in contact with friends and family as well as coworkers and classmates. The channels of communication vary between intimate, such as text messaging, and ... -
Scurry
(East Carolina University, 2019-05-01)There has been a shift in the politics in America with many voters moving into a post-truth society. Where debates, laws and policies are framed by appealing to emotions, rather than facts. This political movement, also ... -
Seeking Comfort
(East Carolina University, 2015)I believe that objects once possessed by a loved one can vividly revive one's memories and have the power to evoke comfort and nostalgia. The contrast, color, repetition, and tactile qualities of my pieces preserve these ... -
Senior Show Poster
(2015-04-10)As an art major, we are required to finalize our senior year with a public showing of our work. More specifically, as a graphic design concentration, we as a graduating senior class compose a show together as a group. This ...