Date of Award
May 2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Art
Advisor(s)
Robert Dacey
Subject Categories
Arts and Humanities
Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to explain the current situation of Chinese international students and combine it with the creation of an editorial illustration series titled 'Abroad’.
The first part of the thesis introduces the artist's family environment and the family’s influence on her. It also describes the artist's early educational experience and the status quo of Chinese art education, which explains why some Chinese students choose to study abroad. The thesis then shows the daily life of international students, and describes the learning process in the United States as an MFA student. This part of the thesis also addresses the difficulties encountered by Chinese students. After that the thesis presents the reflections on the MFA journey. The thesis describes the different creative techniques of illustration and the creative process of the final thesis artwork from concept to completion.
In conclusion, the thesis argues that narrative and emotional expression are very common in editorial illustrations. Illustrators should not be expected to create illustrations with sincere emotions and great story telling without the investigation of facts. This thesis hopes to help people who don’t understand Chinese international students know their real life experiences, and provide a reference for students who are studying abroad or plan to. The learning and creative process mentioned in the thesis can also provide effective creative methods for illustrators.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Su, Haijingchao, "Narrative and Emotional Expression in Editorial Illustration: Studying Abroad as a Chinese International Student" (2020). Theses - ALL. 408.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/408
