Cooper, Elizabeth, artist2007-01-032007-01-032014http://hdl.handle.net/10217/89838Colorado State University Art Department capstone project.Capstone contains the artist's statement, a list of works, and images of works.The artist's statement: I believe graphic design is a field like none other in the world of fine arts. I became interested in my concentration when my desire for personal growth led me to perceive my illustrative skills as a tool instead of an end point. My explorations of design have allowed me to learn so much and know that I can produce work that contributes to the higher purpose of service to others. It is my goal to use my design skills as, again, a gateway to a career in which I am truly making a difference. I have a passion for the betterment of the lives of individuals, particularly those with disabilities, and I am excited to see where the skills that have learned through my work may take me in that quest for betterment. I like the freedom to create - though design projects often have constraints, there are a million subtle differences in the ways different designers communicate their perception of the final idea. When actually working on a piece, there are many ways I make artistic decisions. Every time I do a new project, time permitting; I look into using a new, fresh material I have never utilized. I have used many differing tools and mediums, such as colored paper, textured paper, vellum, ink, food, embroidery and photography. The relationship between the medium and the project is often unimportant, as the experience and new knowledge that is born of working with dissimilar materials is what more of my focus is. It is sometimes even unclear what the process was to anyone but myself, which is just how I want it. The works that I have submitted as my Capstone portfolio represent a range of what I have done throughout my time as a design student at Colorado State University. The pieces range from simple digital editing to scanned cut paper collages. I have remained still prone to the hand-drawn in these works, but also have explored the use of typography as well as digital illustration. My design works are such a meaningful outlet of my self-expression; as I grow and change, my processes and techniques evolve with me.Student worksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.StillImage