Date of Award
12-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Digital Production Arts
Committee Chair/Advisor
Professor David Donar
Committee Member
Professor of Practice Anthony Summey
Committee Member
Associate Professor Dr. Eric Patterson
Abstract
This paper discusses creating an action figure of Alexander the Great as a means of garnering a child’s interest in a specific setting of human history. Physical mediums have merit as supplemental tools for traditional learning methods for children, with action figures providing an outlet for role-playing and enhanced engagement. Topics include the significance of Alexander the Great, as well as the process of creating an action figure of him using production methods of digital character sculpting and 3D printing. Its design takes inspiration from the Street Fighter series, Classical and Hellenistic Greek sculpture, and professional wrestling action figures.
Recommended Citation
Sandoval, Patrick, "Designing and Building an Action Figure of Alexander the Great to Better Engage Young Learners in History" (2024). All Theses. 4418.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_theses/4418
