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The effects of kiln atmosphere on glaze color and texture

Mark, Monette (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)

This experiment studies the effects of the chemical colorants, red iron oxide (Fe2O3), copper carbonate (CuCO3), cobalt carbonate (CoCO3), black nickel oxide (Ni2O3), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and rutile, an iron ...
Elements of individualism in the life and selected works of Woody Guthrie

Sauceda, Jonathan (Wichita State University, 2008-08)

Although the image of Woody Guthrie has often used as a symbol by collectivist leaning groups such as the Communist Party of the United States and the free love movement of the 1960s, and although he has been viewed by ...
Energy

Long, Courtney (Wichita State University, 2010-05)

Instrumentation: Flute -- Clarinet in Bb -- Bass Clarinet in Bb -- Alto Saxophone in Eb -- Baritone Saxophone in Eb -- Bassoon -- Horns I and II in F -- Trumpet in Bb -- Bass Trombone -- Percussion I (Suspended Cymbal, ...
Examining the first women potters in America and their influence on contemporary ceramic art

Mark, Monette (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

The goal of this research is to demonstrate artistic lineage and the intertwined history of early American women potters. This history shows how a technical process, pot or teacher has affected and created a lineage of ...
Formulating iron rich clay bodies in a recycled electric kiln

Olsen, Ryan (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

Clay bodies can be formulated using commonly available processed clays for a wide variety of specific functions. Some of the functions I am interested in include plasticity for throwing on the wheel, temperature range ...
Intertwinings for full orchestra: a composition

Švast, Maja (2007-05)

Intertwinings is written for full orchestra, and is in one continuous movement. It takes as its subject certain aspects from human nature. The human nature is very complex. Sometimes people project extroverted actions, ...
Iron based earthenware in a forced reduction atmosphere

Hayes, Todd Rex (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2008-04-25)

Iron is a strong flux in ceramic glazes when fired in an oxygen-starved atmosphere (reduction), resulting in a CO rich atmosphere. The carbon monoxide (CO) robs the iron (Fe2o3) of two oxygen molecules, thus transforming ...
Jasmine Flower in three different lights

Tham, G.J.E. (Wichita State University, 2005-04-22)
A musician's testament: Themes of Catholicism in Part Two of Gustav Mahler’s Eighth Symphony

Tiemeyer, Robyn Morrison (Wichita State University, 2008-08)

This study is intended to explore the spirituality of Gustav Mahler through his emphasis on Catholicism in his Eighth Symphony by relating those themes to other parts of Mahler's life, focusing on his use of Johann Wolfgang ...
MUS undergraduate program assessment plan

School of Music (Wichita State University, 2006)
MUS undergraduate program review

School of Music (Wichita State University, 2007-05-17)
Postmodern places

Lightner, Jodi (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)

Art is able to communicate and transport the viewer to a different place in their mind's eye. The representation of places also connects the artist and viewer in a shared experience and understanding of space. The challenge ...
Presence and absence through memory

Unterman, Joshua M. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)
Questioning the construction of reality

Leonard, Joe (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)

How do we arrive at ourselves, is it the question of nature vs. nurture, or is there a greater sense of manipulation? People are locked into an uncontrollable controlled system, which they both develop and absorb. I think ...
Rendering toxic metal oxides inert

Leonard, Joe (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2009-05-01)

Ceramic glazes are composed of three primary components: a flux, an alumina- bonding agent, and a glass former. These three materials can be adjusted for firing ranges as low as 1213 degrees Fahrenheit, up to 2419 degrees ...
Using 3D modeling to enable students with quadriplegia

Baumer, Phillip (Wichita State University. Graduate School, 2010-04-23)

Section 504 of the American Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states, no qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to ...
A visual exploration of non traditional identity and place

McKee, Paul D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2007-04-27)

The purpose of this study is an ongoing creation of artworks that reflect the ideas of non-traditional identity and the sense of place or placelessness. The works strive to also be readable by a larger viewing audience ...