Date of Award
4-2019
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Art Education
First Advisor
Dr. William Charland
Second Advisor
Dr. Christina Chin
Third Advisor
Dr. Ginger Owen
Keywords
selfie, self-portrait, technology, photography, curriculum
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This is a qualitative research project exploring the role of the selfie as a form of cultural expression in the twenty-first century and uncovering the meaningful connections students may discover between selfies and traditional self-portraits, whether modern or historic. Reflections through books, articles, and blogs will be explored. Topics such as the effects of social media on student identity and interactions, purposes of the selfie in youth culture, and current topics and trends of selfie-taking will be examined. A photography curriculum overview is included to facilitate this theme.
Recommended Citation
Bentley, Sarah J., "The Selfie Phenomenon: Exploring the Evolution of the Self-Portrait in the Photography Classroom" (2019). Masters Theses. 4294.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4294