Nance, Sophie, artist2022-12-122022-12-122022https://hdl.handle.net/10217/235870Colorado State University Art and Art History Department capstone project.Capstone contains the artist's statement, a list of works, and images of works.The artist's statement: I was fortunately encouraged growing up that my career should reflect my passions in life. I always craved a fulfilling career path that had an emphasis on empowerment. As time went on, I came to the realization that my potential lies in art. I valued my art classes in primary school because I could use my artwork to express myself, find peace of mind, and advocate for change. I initially wasn’t aware of what medium would be my expertise, but like fine wine, it developed through age. Before graduating high school, I decided my concentration in college would be Graphic Design. I chose Graphic Design because I saw activism, opportunity, success, and growth throughout the practice. I then dedicated my creativity along with my willingness to learn in order to exceed expectations in college. My college education allowed me to discover that I have strengths in typography and illustration; although, I find strength in combining both elements to create balanced design work. Because of my experience in the Graphic Design program at Colorado State University, I am well-versed in Adobe programs such as Illustrator and InDesign, along with being self-taught in Photoshop. A current theme in my design work could be described as minimal, yet communicative. I design in a fashion that a project's intention can be effectively interpreted by my target audience without excess distraction. My design process stays consistent throughout each project I complete. I highlight that throughout my process, I receive feedback from my colleagues to gain additional perspectives. I begin by conducting research; this usually involves thoroughly reading scholarly articles, taking notes, finding inspiration from other artists who have similar conceptual development, and asking questions. I then move on to sketch with pen and paper, creating quick thumbnails to get down foundational ideas. After sorting through the weak and strong components I have developed, I then transfer my work into Adobe software that best suits my direction. From there, I explore typefaces, color swatches, document sizes, different brush strokes, etc. I work on layers to build up and refine sketches and layout. Once my peers and I feel confident with the final product after additional critique, I print and format my work so it can be displayed digitally and/or physically. It's important to note that around the end of my sophomore year of college, I became motivated to use my design skills to advocate for third-wave feminism and gender equality. Most of my projects since then have targeted gender issues such as sexual assault, representation, menstruation, self-image, and gender norms. My gravitation towards creating feminist projects throughout the last couple of years is derived from my personal experiences as a woman in America. I aim to create powerful and visually effective pieces to emphasize the injustices that women face in their daily lives. Through my design work, I desire to spark change that will make not only our country, but the world, a more equal and safer place for women to flourish.born digitalStudent 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.graphic designText