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Dr. Erica Walker has a diverse background in visual communications spanning feature film production, photography, web design & development, marketing, and visual machine learning. As a faculty member in the Department of Graphic Communications at Clemson University, Erica has taught courses in photography, video, web development, and entrepreneurship.

Research Interests

• Her current research areas include historic photographic processes, project-based learning, color management for print and video, and the intersection of print/art.

Research Publications

• Walker, E.B. & Bridges, A.W., “Guided Written Reflections as a Predictor for Student Achievement and Development of Disciplinary Literacy." International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN26) Proceedings, 2026, Palma, Spain.
• Corr, C., Walker, E. B., Fridley, A., & Stokowski, S. (accepted). The impact of institutional branding on Power-4 football players’ transfer intentions. Journal of Sport Management.
• Moore, A. & Walker, E.B. “Digital Indoctrination: Analyzing the Effects of Integrating Retro Photo Methods in College Photography Courses.” Visual Communications Journal, vol. 61, no. 2, Spring 2026. pp. 45-52.
• Calkins, C., Bridges, A.W., & Walker, E.B., “Assessing Direct-to-Film Color Accuracy in Textiles.” accepted). Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) Proceedings.
• Bridges, A.W. & Walker, E.B, “Investigating Brand Color Accuracy of Dye Sublimated Textiles.” 10th International Joint Conference on Environmental and Light Industry Technologies Proceedings. November 2025, Budapest, Hungary.
• Bridges, A.W. & Walker, E.B, “Using Written Reflections as an Assessment Tool for all Learning Styles.” International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) Proceedings. November 2025, Seville, Spain. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2025.1031
• Walker, E.B. & Bridges, A.W., “The Impact of Commercial Laundering on Brand Color Durability on Printed Textiles.” Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA). Spring, 2025. pp. 106-115.
• Calkins, C. & Walker, E.B., “Expanding color understanding in the graphic communications classroom through color model comparisons.” Cultura e Scienza del Colore - Color Culture and Science. pp. 137-145. https://doi.org/10.23738/RCASB.011
• Walker, E.B. & Bridges, A.W., “Color consistency and durability for printed, branded textiles.” Color & Imaging Conference (CIC32). November 2024, Montreal, Canada. pp. 89-94. https://doi.org/10.2352/CIC.2024.32.1.18
• Bridges, A.W. & Walker, E.B, “The Impact of Written Reflection in Graphic Communications Classrooms.” International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) Proceedings. November 2024, Seville, Spain. pp. 1805-1810. DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2024.0521
• Bridges, A.W. & Walker, E.B., “Experiential Learning with Introductory Print Production Processes.” International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI) Proceedings. November 2024, Seville, Spain. pp. 1811-1816. DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2024.0522
• Walker, E.B., “Cyanotype: An alternative photographic process for graphic communications students.” Visual Communications Journal, vol. 59, no.1, December 2023. pp. 15-21. https://gceaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/VCJ-Fall-2023.pdf
• Walker, E.B., Bridges, A.W., & Smith, D.H., “A color comparison between inkjet and dye sublimation on non-paper substrates before and after environmental exposure.” Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering. DOI: 10.31274/jtmae.16889

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