dc.contributor.advisor | Burton, Laini M | |
dc.contributor.author | Reed, Elizabeth M | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-05-18T03:27:14Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-05-18T03:27:14Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021-05-06 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.25904/1912/4189 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/404466 | |
dc.description.abstract | This research addresses the core objectives surrounding the action of writing by hand. It responds to the overuse of digital technologies which have led to a lack of everyday handwriting. The introduction of sketchnotes introduces an opportunity to explore and build handwriting skills as an everyday practice. Sketchnotes create the hand-to-brain connection. This exegesis outlines how the problem of deteriorating fine motor skills is addressed through a series of creative projects in which methodical and strategic exercises including repetition, play, and experimentation centre on the actions of writing by hand.
The practice-based research consists of a multi-faceted creative exploration, experimenting with long-established traditional calligraphic study, and with newer technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR). I argue that building writing by hand skills strengthens creative expression, resulting in increased confidence.
A sensemaking framework is implemented to help understand and organise the studio research outcomes. Sketchnotes become the principal method that promotes the writing by hand action while creating a rich and positive voice for creative self-expression. The sketchnotes process is a valuable method to make sense of complex information in visual form. The research outcomes capture the creative exploration of hand lettering, sketchnotes, and sensemaking to build a confident and creative identity. | |
dc.language | English | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Griffith University | |
dc.publisher.place | Brisbane | |
dc.subject.keywords | Calligraphy | |
dc.subject.keywords | hand lettering | |
dc.subject.keywords | memory | |
dc.subject.keywords | sensemaking | |
dc.subject.keywords | sketchnotes | |
dc.subject.keywords | typography | |
dc.title | Writing by Hand - A Journey of Creative Self Discovery | |
dc.type | Griffith thesis | |
gro.faculty | Arts, Education and Law | |
gro.rights.copyright | The author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise. | |
gro.hasfulltext | Full Text | |
dc.contributor.otheradvisor | Falla, Dominique T | |
gro.identifier.gurtID | 000000023476 | |
gro.thesis.degreelevel | Thesis (Professional Doctorate) | |
gro.thesis.degreeprogram | Doctor of Visual Arts (DVA) | |
gro.department | Queensland College of Art | |
gro.griffith.author | Reed, Elizabeth M | |