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Bridgewater State University

Connected: An Artist’s Investigation into Digital Communication

Abstract

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<p>The purpose of my thesis was to develop a body of utilitarian ceramic pottery, which examines the internal conflict I have with digital communication and its impact on social interactions. I draw inspiration from historic ceramic artworks for my wheel-thrown and hand-built forms. My traditionally inspired utilitarian forms are ornamented with surface decorations that represent contemporary symbols of the digital age. By doing this I intend to create artworks that allow the viewer to contemplate the evolution of human communication and their own reliance on technological devices.</p> <p>My studio investigations incorporate scholarly research of historic artworks and time periods combined with personal reflections regarding contemporary society’s reliance on digital communication. My written thesis examines my creative process, how my approach to instruction has influenced it, and how my studio investigations have impacted my pedagogical teaching philosophy. The culmination of this project will be a shared graduate art exhibition in the Wallace Anderson Gallery in April.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Arts
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Teaching Creative Arts
Year dc:date.available
2018

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Roveda, Brenda
Contributors dc:contributor
  • <p>Rob Lorenson (chair)</p> <p>Leigh Craven</p> <p>Jay Block</p> <p>Andrés Montenegro Rosero</p>

Subjects

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Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/58
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vc.bridgew.edu:theses-1061

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citation

Roveda, Brenda. Connected: An Artist’s Investigation into Digital Communication. Thesis thesis, 2018. https://vc.bridgew.edu/theses/58