Visual Rhetoric
Visual Rhetoric
Spring 2014 - ENGL 6008 Topics in Technical Communication at UNC Charlotte
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  • Projects
    • A. Still Photographs
    • B. Illustration & Video
    • C. Individual Projects
      • Cinematic Threshold
      • A Pictorial Narrative of the Philippines:1889-1934 and Real Photography Postcards
      • The World of Product Placement

Contact Us

Office: Fretwell 290H
Phone: 704-687-0617
Email: gawickli@uncc.edu

Links

  • Dept. of English
  • Dr. Gregory Wickliff

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  • Projects
    • A. Still Photographs
      • Cultural Context and Post-Mortem Photography–Honoring President Lincoln
      • Larry Burrows: Shooting Soldiers In Vietnam
      • The Capture of Prohibition
      • The War on Poverty
    • B. Illustrations & Videos
      • Crimean Status Referendum Billboards
      • Misrepresentations in Information Graphics: the American Educational Experience
      • Olympic Pictograms
      • Safety in Numbers: Dietmar Otte’s Motorcycle Helmet Impact Diagram
      • Statistical Probability of Sickle Cell Anemia
    • C. Individual Projects
      • “Think Small” Advertising Campaign
      • A Pictorial Narrative of the Philippines:1889-1934 and Real Photography Postcards
      • Ali vs. Frazier I: “The Fight of the Century”
      • Cinematic Threshold
      • Emotion Through Theatrical Lighting
      • Socket Wrenches and Wands: “How to” Guides and the Act of Deciphering the Service Manual
      • The Crimean War, Roger Fenton and the Birth of Photojournalism
      • The World of Product Placement
  • Visual Rhetoric – An Overview

Tags

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Authors

  • Andrea Patawaran-Hickma
  • Christopher Hall
  • Gregory Wickliff
  • Mark Taylor
  • Rachael Winterling
  • Sarah Lovin
  • Shawn Simmons
  • William Carter

Updates

Zachary Allen Bio

May 06, 2014 by Zachary Allen
Categories: Updates

I am a first year graduate student here at UNCC. I concluded my undergraduate studies at Pfeiffer University in the spring of 2013 and have lived in Frog Pond, NC for the majority of my life. The art of persuasion has always intrigued me. The science behind argumentative structure may sound like an extreme bore, but is an integral component of our everyday lives. Though it may appear to be a paradox, collaboration is possible through rhetoric. Differing ideas are natural and should be freely expressed; however, this lack of concord can only be made sensible if proper rhetoric is applied. Common reason also derives from rhetoric. The way we make sense of this world (prerogative) requires the application of rhetoric. To reason, we must consider. Whatever choice we make in any given situation is unlikely arbitrary. We use the visual information or visual rhetoric to decide on a particular action or choice. This information persuades us to embark upon this particular action. We are persuaded everyday to do something (consciously or subconsciously). My goal is to ascertain a concrete understanding of this intriguing field. This is the incentive of my graduate endeavor.

My work on this site is a compilation of visual images, elaborate explications and, of course, rhetorical impressions of renowned photographers as well as other visual artists/innovators of rhetoric. From the works of the intrepid Larry Burrows to the incredible, contentious actions of cinematic innovators, these projects reveal the history and motives behind such pivotal applications of visual rhetoric on a global scale.

Shawn Simmons

May 06, 2014 by Shawn Simmons
Categories: Updates

 

I am native of Charlotte, NC. I began my undergraduate studies at North Carolina A&T State University and graduated with a Bachelors in Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Mass Communications from Winston-Salem State University in 2012. Currently, I’m in the Middle Grades English/Language Arts Teaching Graduate Certificate program at UNC Charlotte. In the fall, I will be switching to the Masters in Liberal Studies program.

I’m a sports and music nerd. I love 80s music and movies. 1984 was the best year for both in the 80s. That’s also the year that I was born so maybe that had something to do with it… I’m sure it didn’t!

I’m currently employed at UNC Charlotte. I serve as a Program Coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Academic Services. I coordinate two programs in our department: Building Better Brothers, a minority male mentoring program and University Transition Opportunities Program, a summer bridge program for incoming freshman where students have an opportunity to start college early, gain 7 credit hours and get acclimated to the university early. It’s my desire to finish my degree and move into an assistant director role in our office and continue to coordinate these programs.

wsimmo18@uncc.edu | LinkedIn Profile

Rachael Winterling

April 22, 2014 by Rachael Winterling
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I am  a graduate of Wingate University with a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Technical/Professional Writing and Legal Studies, where I was a part of their cross country and track teams. I am currently enrolled in the Technical/Professional Writing Graduate Certificate Program here at UNC Charlotte. My hobbies include: stand up paddleboarding, running, mountain biking, road biking, long boarding, reading, and spending time with my boyfriend and cat.

I currently work for the Union Symphony Society, Inc., where I serve as the Assistant to the Executive Director. Duties  include the following: grant writing; professional communication of all genres, including letters, memos, and reports; fundraising; coordination events; social media, such as maintaining Facebook and Twitter accounts; composing content for marketing materials; and composing and distributing Constant Contact.  I also work at U.S. National Whitewater Center as a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor. After my certificate completion in August 2014, I wish to pursue a career in technical writing eventually becoming a project manager.

I have thoroughly enjoyed ENGL 6008-090, Visual Rhetoric. One of the best parts of the class was being able to analyze and write on topics of our choice, this pushed me to make connections from our texts to different subjects. In addition, allowing the class to have topics of our choice allowed me to gain greater knowledge of subjects I would have never studied.  Having the opportunity to work collaboratively is beneficial to my future career. It is very rare that an individual will work completely alone through an entire project. I learned that time management and communication is the key to having a successful collaboration.

This class has opened my eyes to see the strong effects one invention can have on society. The camera today is an object that is second nature, but studying it since its creation shows its innovations and importance over time.

I hope all of our users find this Web site useful, interesting, and educational. If you have any questions about any of my collaborative or individual work feel free to contact me at r.b.winterling@wingate.edu.

My Linkedin Profile

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Sarah Lovin's experience creating Visual Rhetoric

April 22, 2014 by Sarah Lovin
Categories: Updates

My work for this site has taught me a lot. I have learned how to use word press, which is no small feat (Thank you, Racheal Winterling!).

On my first two projects I worked with a partner, Shawn Simmons. Together we created the webpages “The War on Poverty” and “The Crimean Status Referendum Billboards.”

I created the third and final project individually. “The Crimean War as photographed by Roger Fenton” grew organically from the first two projects I created with Shawn, blending photo-documentation with my interest the Crimean Peninsula.

Overall, I am thankful for the chance to be part of creating Visual Rhetoric with Dr. Gregory Wickliff, and I am excited about the things I have learned. I have explored the history of the Crimean Peninsula, Lyndon B Johnson’s idealistic attempt to eliminate poverty in America, and the birth of the wartime photo-journalist.

Sarah Lovin
May 2014

Tags: 1964albumen printsColin WareCrimeaCrimean Status ReferendumCrimean WarJohn Dominislife magazineLyndon B. Johnsonpop-outreferendumRoger FentonRussiasalted paper printssilver nitrateUkrainewar on pvertywet-collodion plates

Mark's Bio

April 22, 2014 by Mark Taylor
Categories: Updates

            A graduate student completing an M.A. in English with a concentration in Technical/Professional Writing, I currently work as a writing tutor for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. 

While work and study occupy much of my time, I do enjoy spending free moments pursuing my passion for motorcycles.  This entails more than just riding when the weather permits; my father-in-law has graciously allowed me to assist him in the operation of his motorcycle service shop, providing me a free apprenticeship in the maintenance and repair of my preferred method of transportation.  For me, the act of removing oil and grease from under my fingernails has become a portent of a productive day.

My other main hobby, when the time finds me, is the study of popular political and philosophical debates.  The philosophy classes I took for my undergraduate minor instilled in me an intellectual curiosity.  Knowing how is never enough; I must also know why.  Or as Dr. Wickliff insists, “According to whom and compared to what?”  Conveniently, there is a great deal of crossover between the process one must undertake to analyze an argument and the process of analyzing a motorcycle with a starting issue.

I intend to meld my educational experience with my love of methodical and detail oriented thinking in whatever career I pursue.

 

 

Tags: DiagramGraflexHelmetHow toLeslie JonesManualMotorcycleprohibitionSpeed Graphic

Justin's Bio

April 22, 2014 by Christopher Hall
Categories: Updates

Born Christopher Justin Hall in Charlotte NC, I have been alive for a little over a quarter of a decade. Raised one the west side of the city, I graduated from Harding University High School. From there I went on to spend four years at Appalachian State University where I received a Bachelors of Science in Appropriate Technology with a concentration in renewable energy. After graduating I spent a few years working in Charlotte doing odd jobs hear and there, but the majority of my time was spent as a raft guide at the United State National Whitewater Center. In 2013 I decided to apply to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where I was accepted for the Fall 2013 semester. Now in my second semester here, I am scheduled to receive my Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) in December of 2015.

A lot of people ask me what the MALS program is all about, the simplest way I have found to describe it is that it’s a build your own major, graduate degree. I chose to focus my program on advertising and old/new media. I have always been interested in different types of marketing and after doing some research I figured this program was the best fit for me. When I’m not in school or working as a graphic designer, you can find me playing music, something I’ve been doing for over a decade, or riding bicycles around town. I also enjoy traveling and camping. When I grow up I . . . actually, I never want to grow up!

Tags: life magazineNazi GermanyNikonPhotographyPhotojournalistsPictogramsWar

Andrea's Bio

April 22, 2014 by Andrea Patawaran-Hickma
Categories: Updates

I am a graduate of University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a Bachelor of Arts in English.  I am currently enrolled in the M.A. in English program with the a concentration in Technical/Professional Writing here at UNC Charlotte. My hobbies include: running, hiking, kayaking, camping, reading and writing poetry, and spending time with my husband and two children.

I currently serve as a Co-Treasurer for the English Graduate Student Association on campus. Duties include the following: budget proposal writing; fundraising, professional communication, including memos, spreadsheets and flyers, and monthly financial reports. As Co-Treasurer, I also help with the coordination of the largest annual student conferences in the southeast. EGSA also host a wide variety of activities for graduation students throughout the academic year.  After graduation in the Spring of 2015, I wish to pursue a career in technical writing eventually specializing in content analysis while teaching community college courses in the evening(s).

As I reflect on the power of the image on its audience, I am most impressed by how influential photography is in public discourse as a social and political format. It is uncanny how often modern users take technology for granted. I had the personal pleasure of studying my personal family photograph collections which has been a very rewarding  and an educational experience for the entire Patawaran family. We have reunited with estranged family members and are on a path to rekindling long lost connections.

I hope our users find this site useful, interesting, and educational. If you have any questions about any of my collaborative or individual work feel free to contact me at apatawar@uncc.edu.

 

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William's Bio

April 22, 2014 by William Carter
Categories: Updates

A graduate student of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an alumnus of Full Sail University, William’s interest in writing and editing started at the very beginning of his college career with personal literary entries and developed further through various writing commissions and professional advisements. He has been instructed with an emphasis on the importance of research and careful considerations to interpret archetypes and psychological profiles. Through edits and continuous rewrites, he has developed strategies to sharpen context, and, by analyzing content, to objectively critique projects, and resolve structural problems encountered during the creative writing process. He continues to sharpen and perfect his craft with the practice of editing technical and professional documents, including copyedits as well as substantive edits. Having a strong interest in a career that merges technical expertise with effective communication, William strives to construct technical information for a variety of audiences; other interests include performing arts and his credits list various theatrical productions, television/commercial/film, and independent projects.

The Carter Degree (Online Portfolio)
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New Site

October 25, 2012 by Gregory Wickliff
Categories: Updates

This is a new site being developed for Dr. <<faculty name>> based on the following site:
<<url to old faculty site OR  url in dept site for faculty detail view>>

This site will not be made public until it has been reviewed and approved.

Next Steps

  1. Copy content from dept site to this site
  2. Download any media files from dept site and upload to this site
  3. Update any links to media files to point to copies on this site
  4. Inform Dr. <<faculty name>> of this new site and invite him to review
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