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Publication Engaging Students Through Technology Symposium 2013 Student Panel: What Makes a High Quality Video?(2013-10-01) Lamas, Andy; Shapiro, EricThe 2013 symposium explored ways through which courseware and online learning technologies can help us improve face-to-face time in the classroom. Guiding questions included: How can technology change what happens in the classroom? How can we best use our face-to-face time with students? How can we support all learners during face-to-face time? How can we ensure that students do what is needed out of class to be fully prepared during class?Publication Living Space Model(2015-04-01) Rodnizki, JordanWe often do not consider the intricate measures, lines, and forms that comprise the spaces in which we live. For this THAR 130 (Intro to Light, Set, and Costume Design) project, I used a tape measure to meticulously note the lengths and widths of all surfaces in my Harnwell apartment; I then reconstructed the space from scratch using SketchUp architectural software.Publication Riders to the Sea Set Design Proposal(2015-04-01) Shur, AmandaThis project for THAR 130 course, Intro to Lights, Sets, Costume, aims to set design for J.M. Synge's Riders to the Sea. Creative design is especially important for this play because Synge as a playwright was so focused on capturing the essence, and daily living and struggles of the people of the Aran Islands, and set design in particular is necessary to create the aura of the setting and the lives these people lived. The design concept and style for this project focuses on minimalist realism and historical relevance.Publication Parabolic Perception: A Form-Finding Study of the Acoustical and Structural Benefits of Parabolic Design Inspired by the Works of Antoni Gaudi and Iannis Xenakis(2013-10-01) Butner, DavisDavis Butner, a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, explores the acoustical and structural intersections of parabolic designs based on the works of Antoni Gaudi and Iannis Xenakis. His poster, “Parabolic Perception,” features large- and small-scale parabolic forms juxtaposed with sketches and images of real-life architectural models. Key visual elements: Sharp, clear graphics Mix of sketches and photos Black background highlights bright images This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.Publication Art Heroes: The Discovery of Japan's Sexual Identity(2013-04-01) Kaufman, Emma"Art Heroes" captures the art of comics to trace Japanese gender definitions and identities both during and after World War II. Emma creates a comic book of her own in the visuals she has chosen, linked by arrows and fun speech balloons to explain her points. Her work provides both historical context for Japanese gender identity and trends in how technology has shaped Japanese identity in modern culture. Key visual elements: Comic book setup Creative speech balloons to hold text Bright and colorful film, Anime, Manga, and comics images This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.Publication Contemporary Vernacular: Re-Valuing Performance and the Architectural Skin(2013-10-01) Mangin, JessicaJessica Mangin's poster examines advancements in building materials and technologies that integrate past solutions to modern architectural problems. Her use of perspective as well as juxtaposition of colorful and black and white images creates an architectural floor-plan feel in this poster. Key visual elements: Effective perspective and depth-perception Juxtaposition of black/white and color images Architectural layout This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.Publication Engaging Students Through Technology Symposium 2013 Student Panel: Dorm Room Diplomacy(2013-10-01) Levine, Zach; Lamas, AndyThe 2013 symposium explored ways through which courseware and online learning technologies can help us improve face-to-face time in the classroom. Guiding questions included: How can technology change what happens in the classroom? How can we best use our face-to-face time with students? How can we support all learners during face-to-face time? How can we ensure that students do what is needed out of class to be fully prepared during class?Publication Penn and The Surrounding Community(2016-10-01) Qualitative Research, SWRK 781:; Frasso, RosemaryPhoto-elicitation was first named in a paper published by the photographer and researcher John Collier (1957). It involves a qualitative interview stimulated and guided by participant-generated photographs. This method can help break down barriers between researchers and participants and can promote rich and collaborative discussions (Harper, 1994). Each student in the Fall 2016 Qualitative Methods Research Class recruited one study participant (n=25) (undergraduate and graduate students) and trained them in the appropriate and ethical use of this method. Study participants were asked to explore the meaning of “Penn’s relationship with the surrounding community” over the course of one week using their phones to document their exploration. Using the participant-generated photographs to guide conversation, each member of the research team conducted an interview with a participant. Additionally, each student investigator recruited five members of the Penn community (n=125) and asked them to answer a free-listing question designed to help us explore perceptions of Penn’s relationship with the surrounding community.Publication Making Sense of Happiness(2015-04-01) Stern, MeredithThis video won second prize in the 2015 Video contest celebrating student creativity with video and multimedia. The contest theme for 2015 was "What Does Healthy Look Like?" Happiness is such an essential part of health and overall wellness, but what exactly is happiness? I decided to embark on a documentary project to find out, asking both friends and strangers on Penn's campus and nearby in West Philly what happiness means to them. Each person had very interesting definitions, but one theme that came up several times is that happiness is a choice. Happiness is very complex and subjective to be sure, but this struck me as an important truth; we do have a part in our own happiness, and I think that is something important to keep in mind. Credits: Penn students interviewed: Ahmed Mohieldin, Ashleigh Morgan, Vinita Saggurti, Vinesh Arun Vinarun, Melanie Mariano, Simon Benigeri, Jeremy Cohen, Chelsea Atkins, Alex Polyak, Sumun Khetpal, Hynn Jun Kim, Noelle Mcmanus ; People from outside of Penn interviewed: Dana Caputo and Emily Mayer.Publication Suspicious Fires in Slums: A Comparison Across Cities(2013-04-01) Bromfield, Heather"Suspicious Fires in Slums" presents a vivid visual backdrop to its clearly highlighted points about the issues surrounding slum fires. Heather's poster examines the causes and effects of slum fires in developing cities, highlighting the national flags of Brazil and India. The light-colored text and circular shapes provide an effective contrast to the dark, menacing background. Key visual elements: Bold background image Light/dark image and text contrasts Brief, effective bursts of text This was created for the Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) Undergraduate Research Symposium.