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dc.contributor.advisorBurton, Laini M
dc.contributor.authorReed, Elizabeth M
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-18T03:27:14Z
dc.date.available2021-05-18T03:27:14Z
dc.date.issued2021-05-06
dc.identifier.doi10.25904/1912/4189
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/404466
dc.description.abstractThis 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.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGriffith University
dc.publisher.placeBrisbane
dc.subject.keywordsCalligraphy
dc.subject.keywordshand lettering
dc.subject.keywordsmemory
dc.subject.keywordssensemaking
dc.subject.keywordssketchnotes
dc.subject.keywordstypography
dc.titleWriting by Hand - A Journey of Creative Self Discovery
dc.typeGriffith thesis
gro.facultyArts, Education and Law
gro.rights.copyrightThe author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
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dc.contributor.otheradvisorFalla, Dominique T
gro.identifier.gurtID000000023476
gro.thesis.degreelevelThesis (Professional Doctorate)
gro.thesis.degreeprogramDoctor of Visual Arts (DVA)
gro.departmentQueensland College of Art
gro.griffith.authorReed, Elizabeth M


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