Date of Award

Spring 2026

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

Art

Director of Thesis

Professor Northrop Davis

Second Reader

Professor Gregory Carbone

Third Reader

Dr. Brandon Glover

Fourth Reader

Brad Petit

Abstract

This thesis explores the nature of time, meteorology, and human interconnection to the universe through the lens of a science-fiction screenplay. The creative project spans a three-act, detailed outline, and a screenplay draft of Act I. It is based upon extensive scientific research regarding hurricane development, the inner workings of organizations such as the National Weather Service, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, and the space-time continuum. I will delve into the various factors that shaped my science-fiction premise, including pivotal films such as Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR (2014) and Denis Villeneuve’s ARRIVAL (2016). Both of these filmmakers integrated complex science-fiction concepts into their work, while ensuring it was digestible for a general audience. I will discuss my creative process for outlining and drafting this project, as well as the various threads a writer must balance in order to weave a cohesive story. Through this project, I hope to encourage conversations regarding human connection, the precarious nature of the present, and our intrinsic relationship with the greater universe.

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1

Last Page

21

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© 2026, Ella K. Lukowiak

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