Create an artist’s impression to illustrate a scientific press release
Subject :
The search for exoplanets fascinates astronomers and the general public alike. To visualise these worlds that no one has ever seen, ”artist’s impressions” are created, combining scientific knowledge and imagination, which accompany publications. Now it’s your turn: you will create your own image to illustrate a press release. How can you imagine an unknown world without betraying the scientific data? There are three topics available for this activity.
Level: High school
Time : Approximately 2 hours
Objectives :
- Understand scientific data.
- Rephrase.
- Distinguish between scientific facts and imagination.
- Use knowledge of physics, life and earth sciences, English, and art to construct a coherent representation.
- Justify graphic choices, either orally or in writing.
Materiall required :
- Canson paper
- Pencil
- Coloured pencils, felt-tip pens or watercolours
Ativity plan :
Author : Isabelle Woydillo, Académie de Créteil, UFE/Observatoire de Paris