Abstract of ThesisForest of LorienForest of Lorien documentary photography project explores the mid-century modern community, Hollin Hills, located in Alexandria, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The project is comprised of a book of photographs, an interactive website, essays, and a sensorial...
This thesis investigates Deaf culture through football at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. It is a multimedia documentary project about Shelby Bean, a Hard of Hearing man with Goldenhar Syndrome who came to Gallaudet as a student athlete in 2009 and became a football coach after he...
"Unnecessary Suffering: new treatment cures hepatitis C" is a New Media Photojournalism thesis by Imran Khan presents educates the public on the global threat of the hepatitis C epidemic and treatment options: interferon vs. sobosfuvir. The thesis is presented as a website that contains a short...
In Hops We Trust explores an insider’s perspective into the micro beer community. The project includes all aspects of media including a short documentary, written article, photo story and website. In the film and photo portion of the project we take a look into living with depression and the...
Through the platforms of film and photography, this documentary project lends perspective on how local Latino musicians in the Washington metropolitan area use their music as a vehicle for establishing community, and empowering both performers and audience. These musicians share their personal...
Balinda is a 62-year old survivor of cancer and HIV. Less than a year ago she was rapidly deteriorating from the side effects of her medications. The legalization of medical marijuana in the District of Columbia saved her life. Today, she struggles to make ends meet while raising her...
"Second to None: The Legend of Stanton Elementary" is a multimedia project and website by Mary Clare "Clary" Estes. The story is an examination of Stanton Elementary in Washington, D.C. Deemed a "turnaround" school in the capital's Anacostia neighborhood, Stanton was the second worst performing...
In a nation where the indigenous population has been largely removed, corralled, or otherwise exterminated, expressions of cultural identity are increasingly important for Native Americans, as survivors of genocide. As such, rituals and customs become emphatic declarations of ancestral heritage....
This thesis concerns the multigenerational Jarrell family located in Van, West Virginia, and their relationship with coal mining. I set out to find what life is like living in a monoeconomy of coal, and discovered a family so strongly connected to this disappearing industry. This project adds to...
"Dyslexia: the Art of Struggle" is a multimedia photojournalism project told through the experiences of nine dyslexic individuals. Those who have dyslexia struggle with pronouncing (word recall), encoding (writing) and decoding (reading) language. This is poignantly felt in a society organized by...