Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

ORAL PRESENTATIONS
The Classical Influence: The Design of American University Campuses, the University of
Dayton, and the Ideals of American Society
Presenter(s): Caroline M Ibbotson
Advisor(s): Roger J Crum
Visual Arts
2:00 PM-2:20 PM
Independent Research Kennedy Union - 222
Since the founding of the United States, institutions both civic and academic have looked to the Greeks and the Romans as models for life and
learning. American universities not only drew upon these ancient civilizations for curriculumâtrivium and quadriviumâbut also drew inspiration
from their architecture. The University of Virginiaâs campus, designed by Thomas Jefferson, is a prime example of the use of classical design for a
college campus both in terms of layout and architectural planning. In the 1920s, the University of Dayton too aspired to possess a campus designed
according to this tradition in a new master plan. That ambitious, and now largely forgotten master plan, was far from realized; indeed, only one
building from the design was constructed. While numerous reasons may account for how partially the university realized its classical plan, other
universities at that time similarly began to depart from both the classical model of education and campus design. The reasons for classical inspiration
on American campuses, and the birth, demise, and occasional rebirth of classical models at the University of Dayton are examined by this
presentation as a way of interpreting the changing meaning of Dayton’s campus over time.
Visual Identity: A Problem-solving Approach to Identity Design
Presenter(s): Gerard A Gerace, Hannah M Magnan, Kelly E Morris
Advisor(s): Jayne M Whitaker
Visual Arts
Senior/Capstone Project
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
ArtStreet - Studio E
A visual identity is the personality of a company, institution, small group or organization and is designed to meet specific business objectives. It
is most often manifested by way of branding and the use of trademarks and comes into being when there is a common ownership of an organizational
philosophy. Students in the senior level Graphic Design III course were required to research, design or redesign, and present a trademark
for an existing museum collection or museum. Building upon their mark of identity, students then created a new innovative visual identity for
their fictitious client with elements ranging from stationery, business papers, and various two-dimensional print and electronic media to threedimensional
display and or packaging collateral. The visual identity systems reflect a hypothetical but real world approach to product, service, and
promotion with specific intentions of broadening awareness of the museum as well as the scope of its potential audience. Each of the projects
presented reflect a student’s own developmental undergraduate research in the design of the museum collection, its name, marketing position
and growth potential. The projects presented are selected samples of the extensive written and visual development that contributed to each of
the visual identity design systems with additional design systems on display in the Department of Visual Arts during the closing reception of the
annual juried Horvath exhibition in College Park Center.
Fin
Presenter(s): Luke A Effler, Sarah N Fortener, Erin E Gottron, Brandon M Lowery, Sean E Montgomery,
Rebecca L Roman
Advisor(s): Michael G Marcinowski
Visual Arts
2:40 PM-3:40 PM
Senior/Capstone Project
ArtStreet - Studio C
The Stander Symposium presentation is the final part of the capstone course required for all Fine Art majors. This capstone looks to help define the
formal elements within the student’s artwork as well as a personal and stylistic approach. This course functions as a way to help students develop
a cohesive professional portfolio. The course also acts as a vehicle to prepare students for real world interaction. The students will present their
portfolio in a professional format on the day of Stander Symposium as a culmination of the capstone course.
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