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Public Memory Through Memorialization
Full text linkThis research project aims to contextualize the story surrounding various Nashville monuments that memorialize civil rights leaders. This project will explore the history of monuments and road names in Nashville. The history will span from the Confederacy to the civil rights movement and examine how public memory has evolved and changed with the removal of some statues and the changing of road names. It aims to show who we choose to memorialize and why, and how the civil rights leaders we choose to remember reflects public sentiment of the civil rights era
Sarah Grant
No full textAs a studio artist, I create many colorful, thought provoking, and primitive abstracts. I use my intuition and a lot of my emotions to make them the way I envision. They are a way to express my inner thoughts and identity. My artwork might help others in some way. I feel authentic through my work, and it might be how I sometimes communicate. The colors and rhythm in the artworks make them lively. Shapes flow around on the canvas, and the paint applied is thick, textured, and solid. The thick brushstrokes help blend the shapes, as there is a gradient between them. I mainly use medium sized canvases with oil or acrylic paint. I sometimes paint with my fingers, but I mainly use medium to big sized brushes. I find pleasure in mixing colors, picking out vivid ones, and blending them for the effects I love.
My art relates to contemporary art because I am innovative in my creations and love coming up with new sentiments. I feel rewarded when I receive on my positive feedback. My paintings can attract people as they appreciate the color, style, and emotion. These artworks resonate with those who see them online and in person. The artwork is expressive, but it does not specify anything. It is subjective and is up to the viewer to decide. My hope is that the emotion I put into the artworks will relate to the viewers, knowing they are not alone
Directing II Devised Scenes: Spark! (Group B)
No full textUsing Anne Bogart and Tina Landau\u27s criteria outlined in The Viewpoints Book, each student from Directing II creates an approximately fifteen-minute original stage composition in collaboration with student actors, focusing on the theme: Spark! These performances must utilize the nine physical Viewpoints of tempo, duration, repetition, kinesthetic response, spatial relationship, gesture (behavioral and expressive), shape, architecture, and topography to compose a story inspired by visual, aural, and literary inspirations. Additionally, these original works are supported by the students of the Luminous Motion lighting class, whose moving-light designs elevate this distinctive form of storytelling. It is the director’s job to unify and guide all collaborators as they develop a unique vision that clearly communicates the story they want to tell.
Rehearsals begin with a series of Viewpoint introductory exercises, where compositions are discovered through the exploration of both individual Viewpoints and open Viewpoints (an exercise which lets actors freely choose and create from any of the physical Viewpoints at a given time). After the story is set, the lighting designers are invited to develop their ideas for illuminating and elevating the work. Through several weeks of rehearsals, culminating in technical and dress rehearsals, performances are refined for public performance.
Directors in the 2:00 pm session include:
Claire Shipman: The Spark of Resistance Clay Jackson: The Spark of Hope Zoe Snell: The Spark of Bravery Ellie Anderson: The Spark of Individuality
Lighting Designers in the 2:00 pm session include:
Em Mills Amy Syverson Sydney Tripp Zoe Brandt Caroline Morri
Evaluating Visitor Valuation of Urban Green Spaces by Modality
Full text linkAbstract: Urban green spaces play a critical role in enhancing the well-being of city residents by providing recreational opportunities, environmental benefits, and a social setting. While still in its early stages—focused on analyzing findings from a pilot survey—this study aims to investigate how visitors value urban green spaces through surveys conducted in Warner Parks in Nashville, with plans to expand to other significant urban green spaces in neighboring states.
For the purposes of SPARK, this study presents the findings of the pilot survey. The survey collected data on variables such as primary park activity, distance travelled to local parks, perceived benefits, and willingness to contribute to conservation efforts. Preliminary results indicate that visitors most highly value urban green spaces for their natural surroundings and for opportunity to connect with family and friends. Additionally, respondents expressed the highest levels of willingness to pay higher prices for environmental goods and services and pay higher taxes for resource protection and restoration. These findings establish a strong foundation for the study’s continued expansion and deeper exploration
Belmont Literary Journal: A Showcase for Literary Writing and Art
No full textThe Belmont Literary Journal is a student-run publication that empowers students to express themselves through poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art. The journal is a digital record of the artistic and literary talent at Belmont University. Join us as student editors, writers, and artists gather to celebrate the launch of the journal. The editors and staff at the Belmont Literary Journal will discuss the process of selecting writing and art for the journal and the importance of literary journals in society. Student writers will read highlights from work selected for the magazine, and selected art will be displayed around the room. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for your enjoyment as you support your fellow students! Social Wellcore will be offered
Equine Adaptability in Fashion Design Studio II and Advanced Fashion Technologies
Full text linkThe fashion department of O’More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University partnered with Saddle Up! to create meaningful connections for the students enrolled in both programs. Saddle Up! provides opportunities for youth with disabilities to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational, and recreational experiences with horses. These equestrian students were paired with O’More fashion students to design and produce a customized riding uniform. The opportunity provided an experience for the fashion student to create adaptive garments for someone with special needs.
The design process merged traditional methods of flat pattern drafting and draping together with advanced digital technologies. Not only were student designers able to iterate sustainably, vet concepts quickly and readily, and ensure a customized fit for the Saddle Up! students, but the digital process also allowed the students to share digital renderings of the designs with the equestrian students for approval before cutting any materials. Custom prints were created using graphic software and were then uploaded into 3D, producing photorealistic renders to show design concepts. The combination of traditional techniques with advanced technology created successful experiences for the fashion and equestrian students alike, making connections with the physical and digital realms, but even more importantly, making a new friend and helping them bring their ideas to life digitally and physically.
The partnership is an example of how O’More College of Architecture and Design partners with underserved populations to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom, and transformational mindset, eager and equipped to make the world a better place
Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future
No full textThe Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) plays a crucial role in protecting consumer privacy and ensuring fair treatment in credit reporting. This presentation will provide an overview of the FCRA, explaining how it impacts individuals as consumers, students, and future professionals. Attendees will learn about their rights under the law, the responsibilities of businesses that handle credit information, and how understanding these protections can help prevent identity theft, errors in credit reporting, and unfair credit practices. Whether you are applying for a loan, seeking employment, or managing a business, knowing your rights under the FCRA is essential
Game Changer: Visualizing Player Progress
Full text linkThis project focuses on analyzing athlete performance and strength metrics for a sports facility using historical data spanning over 10 years. The facility tracks athlete performance throughout the year, and this study aimed to explore patterns in the data while introducing Power BI as a visualization tool for the first time. The project involved extensive data cleaning and merging multiple datasets to align player records with their performance history. The cleaned data was then loaded into Power BI and Python for analysis. Various analytical methods, including K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) clustering and bootstrapping, were applied to uncover trends in player development. Results will be shared at the SPARK symposium. By transforming raw data into meaningful insights, this project provides the facility with a clearer understanding of athlete progress over time and equips players with visual tools to track their agility, speed, and strength improvements
Fashion and Technology: Interconnected Evolution, Impact, and Future Potential
Full text linkThis paper explores the historical connection & influence between fashion and technology and its effects on design, production, and consumption. This line of research recognizes the historical aspect and development of technology in the fashion industry. Recognizing the central idea of how technology development can be interlinked with global issues such as pollution. Our review covers themes such as, the negative impacts of technology in fashion as well as the positive outcomes and the development of it. We aim to understand how the development of technology has transformed the fashion industry throughout history and how these issues can be potentially combatted. Our review mainly focuses on the exigency of finding a successful utilization for these technological advancements in fashion. A central takeaway from our review is that there’s no rose without thorns. Our review aims to inform and teach our audience on why it is important to learn from our mistakes. In order to reform in a positive constructive way