Visualising the invisible:  image making in climate change communication

University of Technology Sydney + Sydney Environment Institute

Visual Knowledges (UTS Design) &amp; Sydney Environment Institute researchers explore creative approaches to visualising climate change

UTS Building 8, room 03.005

<h3></h3><h3>The climate crisis is here. But what does that mean? And how can we better communicate what that looks like, now and in the future? </h3><h3>Join researchers and image makers from Visual Knowledges (UTS Design) and the Sydney Environment Institute for an afternoon of exploring creative approaches visualising the scientific and cultural dimensions of the climate crisis. </h3>C﻿offee, tea and light refreshments will be provided, please bring a keep cup.P﻿ROGRAM1–5pm, UTS Building 8 (03.005), 14 Ultimo Road, Ultimo 20071﻿pm: Welcome to Country, Aunty Rhonda Dixon1.15–2pm. Keynote — Visualising Liveable Futures: An illustrated conversation with Rebecca Huntley. Social researcher Dr Rebecca Huntley and Visual Communication scholar Dr Zoë Sadokierski discuss the importance of images in helping humans imagine themselves within climate affected—but still liveable—futures.2–2.30pm. Image making and respectful representations of place. Dr Sarah Jane Jones leads a conversation with Jane Yettica from the FireSticks Alliance about the role of images and visualisation in place-based projects. 2.30–3pm. Collaborating with image makers to communicate science. Professor Dieter Hochuli leads a conversation showcasing examples of visual communication being used to encourage participation in citizen science projects and translate science to non-expert audiences, including Dr Jenny Newell talking about the Australian Museum's Future Now touring exhibition.3﻿–3.30pm afternoon tea break3.30–4pm. Storying Loss. Asst. Professor Thom van Dooren leads a conversation with Dr Timo Rissanen and Dr Lucienne Rickard share their approaches on making biodiversity loss and extinction visible through creative practice. 4–4.30pm. Speculative storytelling. Graphic novelist Dr Pat Grant leads a conversation with Megan Wong and Dr Zoë Sadokierski about the role of image makers in climate activism, and creating visual narratives that challenge the status quo.5–6.30pm refreshments and project showcase, UTS Building 2 (Broadway entrance) Move to UTS Building 2 Foyer for refreshments and networking, with a showcase of projects projected on screen and a live performance of 'overGround:underStory' by Andrew Burrell.Link to interactive maps for the UTS Campus: <a href="http://maps.uts.edu.au/map.cfm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://maps.uts.edu.au/map.cfm</a>Link for mobile phone wayfinding at UTS: <a href="http://wayfinding.uts.edu.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://wayfinding.uts.edu.au</a>More info: <a href="https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-design-architecture-and-building/events/visualising-invisible" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-design-architecture-and-building/events/visualising-invisible</a>[﻿Please note the symposium is in person only, but if you would like access to a recording after the event contact: zoe.sadokierski@uts.edu.au]

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