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Seeing the Invisible

Target GroupBachelor, MasterResource TypeInfographicsDomainConcepts of Sustainability and SDGs, Communication and Sustainability, DigitalisationAuthorCristina Tarquini
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Summary

  • This resource enables students to understand complex environmental data through interactive sculptural visualizations. Students develop competencies in interpreting scientific data through artistic mediums, understanding multiple dimensions of environmental impact (air, noise, microplastics, permafrost), and analyzing how artistic representation can communicate scientific concepts.

Relevant SDGs

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How to use

  • Well-suited for interdisciplinary courses combining environmental science with data visualization or digital arts. Can be used in lecture settings for demonstrating environmental impacts.
  • Faculty should help students reflect on the effectiveness of the visualization techniques used to represent environmental impacts,

Teaching format tip

Infographics

Teach students to deconstruct visual arguments by identifying how design choices influence perception. Students should evaluate information hierarchy, data accuracy, and potential bias in representation. Use infographics as models for synthesizing complex information into accessible formats. Challenge students to verify sources and consider what information might be missing or oversimplified.

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