Sculpture and New Technologies in Scientific Educational Outreach: 3D Foraminiferal Models as a Referent of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change
The Foraminifera Project is a collaboration between researchers of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Geological Sciences at the Complutense University (UCM, Madrid, Spain). The work, based on scientific dissemination through art, is framed in the theme “Climate change and Ocean Acidificati...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:36c4a006e08048c3a5cd795930f5e28c 2023-05-15T17:50:04+02:00 Sculpture and New Technologies in Scientific Educational Outreach: 3D Foraminiferal Models as a Referent of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change Víctor G. Peco Nerea Garzón-Arenas José Carlos Espinel Concha Herrero 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.7238/artnodes.v0i28.385398 https://doaj.org/article/36c4a006e08048c3a5cd795930f5e28c CA EN ES cat eng spa Universitat Oberta de Catalunya https://raco.cat/index.php/Artnodes/article/view/385398 https://doaj.org/toc/1695-5951 doi:10.7238/artnodes.v0i28.385398 1695-5951 https://doaj.org/article/36c4a006e08048c3a5cd795930f5e28c Artnodes, Iss 28 (2021) foraminifera sculpture models education climate change 3D technologies Arts in general NX1-820 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.7238/artnodes.v0i28.385398 2022-12-31T08:22:51Z The Foraminifera Project is a collaboration between researchers of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Geological Sciences at the Complutense University (UCM, Madrid, Spain). The work, based on scientific dissemination through art, is framed in the theme “Climate change and Ocean Acidification'' as part of the course “Art, Science and Nature” of the Master's Degree in Research in Art and Creation (Faculty of Fine Arts, UCM). The team used recent sediment samples from Indian Ocean and Red Sea that contained healthy and unhealthy foraminifera specimens to create 3D specimen models. These models were made using traditional sculpture techniques, photogrammetry, and 3D printing to show different states of foraminifera dissolution and corrosion from ocean acidification. The end result of this project resulted in nine interactive pieces which were part of the exhibition “Drift & Migrate'' open to the public during the month of November 2019 in the exhibition hall of the Faculty of Fine Arts (UCM). The 3D models of foraminifera were displayed with educational graphics and blind-accesible explanatory signage (Braille) to share the scientific facts of foraminifera and their role in the ocean ecosystem. The main objective of the collaboration is to raise awareness of anthropogenic effects on foraminifera and the marine ecosystems in general and to expand research opportunities between the arts and sciences at the university. Article in Journal/Newspaper Ocean acidification Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Indian Artnodes 28 |
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The Foraminifera Project is a collaboration between researchers of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Geological Sciences at the Complutense University (UCM, Madrid, Spain). The work, based on scientific dissemination through art, is framed in the theme “Climate change and Ocean Acidification'' as part of the course “Art, Science and Nature” of the Master's Degree in Research in Art and Creation (Faculty of Fine Arts, UCM). The team used recent sediment samples from Indian Ocean and Red Sea that contained healthy and unhealthy foraminifera specimens to create 3D specimen models. These models were made using traditional sculpture techniques, photogrammetry, and 3D printing to show different states of foraminifera dissolution and corrosion from ocean acidification. The end result of this project resulted in nine interactive pieces which were part of the exhibition “Drift & Migrate'' open to the public during the month of November 2019 in the exhibition hall of the Faculty of Fine Arts (UCM). The 3D models of foraminifera were displayed with educational graphics and blind-accesible explanatory signage (Braille) to share the scientific facts of foraminifera and their role in the ocean ecosystem. The main objective of the collaboration is to raise awareness of anthropogenic effects on foraminifera and the marine ecosystems in general and to expand research opportunities between the arts and sciences at the university. |
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Sculpture and New Technologies in Scientific Educational Outreach: 3D Foraminiferal Models as a Referent of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change |
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