Visual Arts

Roberta "katelyn" Garst, 2021

In Cardboard’s Cleaving: Stories of Resilience Told Through Cardboard Portraiture

This project explores different concepts of the human condition through portraiture using cardboard, an unconventional medium. A series of six paintings use portraiture to reflect on the emotional inner realities behind the facades we craft and present. The final product also includes a 10-page paper analyzing and explaining the series, as well as an image gallery including the pieces and handwritten letters associated with the work.

Course: ART 4703

Supervising Professor:Gary Washmon

jULIA hODGES, 2021

Fundraiser Cookbook Style Guide

In collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Director of Refugee Services of Texas, this project includes the design for a published Fundraiser Cookbook. The final product consists of a dynamic, inspiring and well-researched design layout, a PDF document of the Visual Identity Guide, and a 10-page paper on the creative process.

Course: ART 4363

Supervising Professor: Sheli Petersen

Caitlyn Laky, 2020

Approaches to Art Education: Teaching student artists how relationships form identity

Using the “big idea” method of organization, this project includes a middle school unit plan, consisting of four lessons plans, focusing on how relationships form identity. An additional 5-page APA formatted research paper is included, looking at the impact of Art Education on the socialization of middle school-aged students and how that impact helps students in other educational avenues and life skill development.

Course: ART 4133

Supervising Professor: Kathy Brown

Ann-Marie Blackington, 2018

Impacts of Art: How Style Affects Viewer Perception and Response

I will explore the histories of the Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist art movements and their society's responses to them, then discuss my paintings and my peers' responses to them.

Course: ART 4713

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Vanessa Kantaphone, 2018

Multitap: A series of paintings that explore human interaction with technology

I will discuss the history of figure paintings and portraiture, the process of creating my paintings showing the relationship between people and technology (specifically video games) and the meaning behind the works.

Course: ART 4713

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Serena Singh, 2017

Middle-School Art I Semester Plan: An Exploration of the UbD Framework

I will create unit plans that cohesively follow the Understanding by Design framework and could fit into a semester-long middle school Art I class.

Course: ART 4133

Supervising Professor: Diane Gregory

Julia Macke, 2016

The Fringe: A Brief Look at the Representation of Outsiders in Western Art

I will paint and explore the representation of society's outsiders in art - the poor, the physically disabled, and the mentally ill.

Course: ART 4913

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Madeline Potter, 2015

Everlasting Transience

I will develop a series of cinemagraphs that explore the themes of identity and self discovery and complete research on digital art in a postmodern world.

Course: ART 4663

Supervising Professor: Susan Grant

Andrew Scott, 2015

Modern Mermaids

I will create a series of paintings depicting my interpretation of the modern mermaid.

Course: ART 4993

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Emily Herbert, 2013

The Development of Art in the Etruscan City of Caere: Unearthing Origins and Nature of Native Etruscan Art and Society in Italy

I will study Etruscan art to better understand how women were valued in the Etruscan world and to compare their status with that of Greek and Roman women.

Course: ART 4913

Supervising Professor: John Calabrese

Katherine Braun, 2012

Summary and Reflection of the Student-Teaching Experience in the Art-Education Field: How the INTASC Standards are Implemented in the Classroom

I will describe the foundation of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards as well as the way specific standard indicators were met, implemented, and evaluated by me, a university student in elementary and high school art classrooms.

Course: ART 3033

Supervising Professor: Diane Gregory and David Abercrombie

Kelsey Miller, 2012

Paperwork: An Exploration of Handmade Paper and Its Place in the Classroom

I will explore the papermaking process and ways I can use this knowledge and the techniques in the classroom.

Course: ART 4993

Supervising Professor: Linda Stuckenbruck

Natalie Kent, 2011

Typographic Kaleidoscopes

I will create abstracted kaleidoscopes using type to create an abstract piece of art rather than words on a page.

Course: ART 4913

Supervising Professor: Jana Perez

Monica Miller, 2011

Lasting Image Rebranding and Marketing

I will create a new logo and supplementary materials (letterhead, envelopes, business cards, etc.) for the company Lasting Image.

Course: ART 4913

Supervising Professor: Jana Perez

Kendyll Castles, 2010

Nebulous Terrain

I will create a series that consists of an otherworldly, sublime realm of weather-like forms glowing with light and color.

Course: ART 4993

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Elizabeth Hooper, 2009

Into My Garden Tearoom: Branding Classic and Modern

I will conduct research to determine the best designs to use for print items in/for a tearoom.

Course: ART 4303

Supervising Professor: Jana Perez

Tiffany Jensen, 2009

DBM Services Design Package

I will create a design package for the young business DBM Services including a website, logo, brochure, letterhead, business cards, envelopes and client item.

Course: ART 3293

Supervising Professor: Jana Perez

Katelin weller Washmon, 2009

2010 Outstanding Capstone Award

Faculty Portraits

I will develop a photographic portfolio consisting of 10-15 quality portraits of the visual arts faculty for a print on demand book and future online and print publications, demonstrating both commercial and fine art techniques.

Course: ART 4996

Supervising Professor: Susan Grant

Jordan Witt, 2009

Ghost Hunters: An Online Guide to the Information, Rules, and Concepts of an Imaginary Mythos

I will create a website, blog, and business card for the imaginary world/created mythology of Ghost Hunters.

Course: ART 4303

Supervising Professor: Jana Perez

Shawn Saumell, 2008

2009 Outstanding Capstone Award

Literatus Publicus

I will research the process of writing, editing, and publishing and create a book mock-up ready for publication.

Course: ART 4673

Supervising Professor: Susan Grant

Bettye Lopez, 2007

Awakening: From Myth to Mystery

I will exhibit 11 paintings that portray facets of the human condition dealing with the confrontation of the philosophy behind mythology and folklore as well as my personal journey as an individual artist.

Course: ART 4993

Supervising Professor: Gary Washmon

Julie Yang, 2005

Heath Decisions That Will Change Your Life: The benefits of non-hydrogenated, whole grain and organic foods

I will examine the benefits of certain types of foods, create posters to influence people to eat well, and explain the methods used to create the posters.

Course: ART 4913

Supervising Professor: David Bieloh

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