This collection includes theses and professional papers from the University of Montana Creative Pulse Program. Theses, dissertations, and professional papers from all University of Montana departments and programs may be searched here.
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Family Read Aloud Club: Engaging Students and Supporting Parents, Julie B. Papp
The Efficacy of Art and Movement Treatment Modalities on an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tristen Valentino
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
The Empty Cup: Tea, Mythos, and Initiation through Emergent Ritual, Katherine C. West
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
A CASE FOR THEATRE-BASED PROGRAMMING IN EARLY-CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, Tina M. La Plant
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Using Fine Arts to Implement Inclusive Education: Inspiring the School through a Schoolwide Art Project, Desiree Valentino
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Exploring Latin Rhythms, Loree V. Campbell
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Sea Blue Sea: The Creation and Performance of Educational Children's Music, Kevin Cashman
The ACCEPT Project: Social Justice Art and Education, Jackalynn Marie Snow
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
A YEAR OF PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE: IMPROVING PIANO SKILLS TO BECOME A BETTER CHORAL DIRECTOR, Ellen McKenzie
Rooted Elements A Kinesthetic Approach Connecting Our Children to Their Inner and Outer World, Alisha Meyer
Integrating Regional Arts in the Interior Design Curriculum at Great Falls College Montana State University, Julie B. Myers
CUTS IN A PRISM: A MULTI-GENRE EXPLORATION OF GROWTH AS WRITER, TEACHER AND HUMAN, Wendy Zagray Warren
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Taekwondo Principles: Guidelines for a Balanced Life, Deborah Ann Hendricks
Production to Exhibition: A Pursuit of the Professional in Art-Making, Patrick Joseph Hoffman
Unearthing the Inner Compass, Kimberly Ann Kapalka
Developing a Music Tech Program and Lab, Nancy K. Labbe
Creating a Digital Rehearsal Aid Library for High School Choral Singers, Jessica Lee Tidwell
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
The Discipline of Happiness, Courtney Leigh Christopher
Creating the Carrot, Ronald Sean O'Leary
Delving In, Christina Michelle Russell
Beginner's Mind: Teaching From a Position of Not Knowing, Tara Lynn Sullivan
Acceptance Through Art and Technology: Learning, Linking and Creating Waves in the World From the Root of Personal Culture, Tami Rene' Thomas Mehus
Miss Floretta: The Creation of a Character and a Curriculum, Laura Lynne Wagner
The Development of an Artist, Lori Jean Wheeler
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Exploring Musical Composition, Jennifer Lyn Bright
The Anatomy and Production of the Short Story, Evanthia Hill Bromiley
Putting it on the Line: An Artist's Exploration of Family, Sarah Crouse
Creativity Potential: A Holistic Approach, Pamela J. Dolan
The Loss of Play in Organized Youth Sports, Audrey Lea Jensen
Engaging Community and Developing Leadership Through Adventure and Experiential Learning, Christopher Roland Maul-Smith
In My Element, Alisa Hammond McLaughlin
Developing the Whole Child Through Movement in the Music Classroom, Laura Rosenberg Morris
Exploring Leadership in Theater Arts, Janelle Francine Munson
Fencing Gardner: Multiple Intelligences and the Aging Warrior, Jean Ann Perusich
Teachers and Tools: A Journey to Reach the Net Generation, Tammy Diane Petzold
THE JOURNEY TO CREATE MEANINGFUL, ELABORATIVE ART WITH FLUENCY, ORIGINALITY AND FLEXIBILITY, Suzanne Michelle Roy
Art for Life: A Spiritual Journey of Art and the Bonds of Community, Tara Lynn Smith
Expeditionary Learning, Angie Susag
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Evolution of Roots, Robin Eileen Browning
Bringing African Dance and Drumming to Rural Northern Colorado, Melissa Claeys
Around the World and Back: A Discovery in India, Charlie L. Gaare
Honoring the Artist Within: A Journey from the Studio to Creating a Professional Portfolio, J. Brook Johnson Swafford
A Moving Experience: The Classroom Activities and Art Camp, Michelle S. Montierth
Out of the Frying Pan, Carolyn Joyce Pardini
Movie Making: The Integration of Art and Business, Jennifer Rae Sanderson
A Cheerio Tastes Like the Body of Christ: A Memoir, STEVEN JOSEPH SCHWAB
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO WORKING WITH THE ARTS AND THE AGING, Jamila Andaiye Kapuki Scott
Developing Multi-Media Artists in a 4th Grade Classroom: The Trials, Tribulations, Triumph, and Personal Reflection, Jeannette Marie Slattery
A Portfolio Exemplifying Development of the Personal Intelligences Using Art, Kate Wagner
Digital Photography, Julie F. Whipple
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Essential Understandings: Exploring my personal relationship with The Multiple Intelligences through art, Jeffrey Wardlaw Brown
Fall and Redemption: The Essence of Country Music, Patrick Jude Campbell
Calling All Clowns - A Creative Project and A Personal Journey, Linda Ann Elizabeth cripps
If My Drama Teacher Could See Me Now!, Stacey L. Fisher
A Venture in Native American Shield Making, Mary Margaret Hinojosa
Developing Leadership in Middle School, Steven Lee Holte
Creation of the Big Sky African Ensemble, Philip Michael Johns
Renewal, Clara Sharon McLane
Celebrating African Drumming and Dance in a Rural Montana Classroom, Lisa Bossert Nicholls
Middle School String Improvisation and Composition: A Beginning, Tammy L. Schnittgrund
Out of the Art Closet and Into the Middle School, Angela Nichole Schowengerdt
The History of Chief Rocky Boy and His Band and The Founding of Rocky Boy Reservation, John Phillip Well-Off-Man
Jeg Gikk Meg Over Sjo og Land: A Journey for the Future into the Past, Stephanie Jeane White
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Nomad School, Laura Penelope Baquero
Tall tales marionettes| A marionette project, Rae Lynn Brown
Visual music: Integrating technology visual arts and music into the general music classroom, Angela Moyer Garcia
What's your story?| An experiment in storytelling and film making, Julie Ann Haas
Child Study and Treatment Center documentary film, Jeanne Elizabeth Hopkins
Feeling the grain: Experiences in boat restoration and writing, Stephen Clark Irving
Integration of sound and color| An experiment in synaesthesia involving music and the visual arts, Diane Evelyn Jordan
Exploration of theatre and using puppets in the classroom| A study of creativity in teaching, Stephanie McLain
The Making of the Mini-Documentary: "Pockets", Tricia Opstad
The Discovery of Self Through Creative Exploration, Stephanie Jo Pointer
Taking pause while moving through change, Patricia Ann Torba
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Need to create and express| An intrapersonal journey, Katrin R. Chandler
Dwelling, Jill H. Derryberry
Semyotique Project| Reflections on improvisation in the creative process of teaching and learning, Robert Stanley Gardner
The rhythm of an expedition: An African celebration : an exploration of African culture and expeditionary learning through music, Saxon Elise Inabnit
Finding the artist within| A discovery of meaning within teaching, painting, yoga and sculpting, Margaret Ann Jensen
A celebration of the alphabet: A collaborative creative project for kindergarten and fourth grade, Claudia LaRance
Walking the spiritual path: Its relationship to health and disease and neurofeedback and biofeedback, Jan B. Newman
Personal propaganda project| Seeking an audience, Timothy Marion Nielson
Using Howard Gardner's entry-point framework to analyze a multiple intelligence collaborative unit including a multigenre research paper and altered books, Julia Richardson Radtke
Creating a film using digital media| An overview of the creative process from creation to completion of a digital film, Jeri F. Rittel
Secret place: An experiment in discovery and creativity, Jennifer Davis Sorensen
Flat feet broad mind: Experiencing West African culture through dance, Kathryn Salley Williamson
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
When the wind stops blowing, Sarah Dawn Alling
Sense of place| An investigation into the concept of sense of place, Jeanette Barnes
Reflections of a Pulse, John Wayne Bercier
Dem 'ol' character education blues : an assessment of how artistic creation experiences enhance the process of character development in the field of education, Bradley H. Chumrau
How can I keep from singing?| Exploring my life through song, Batya Greenwald
Grand lady, Janice Milek Hegman
Native expression| Teaching strategies & visual art of the Fort Peck Reservation, Teresa Christine Heil
Everyday poetry, Nicole R. Pastian
Novice, a camera, and a year| Seeing nature through a beginner's mind, Sara E. Putnam
Crow, the kids and my life, Polly Rhodes
Searching for amen| A year in poetry, Suzanne Therese Schmidt
Just one, Robin Rose Simon
Slam| Taking poetry off its pedestal| A project assessment statement following my experience as a slam poet and teacher of performance poetry, Leila Rachel Sinclaire