This learning activity immerses students in the critical analysis and creation of climate crisis visuals to cultivate a deeper understanding of imagery’s role in environmental communication and advocacy. Through a series of interactive and research-based tasks, students explore the power of visual media in conveying the urgency, impacts, and solutions to climate change. The activity is built around the seven principles for visual climate change communication, encouraging students to develop their analytical skills, enhance their visual storytelling abilities, and cultivate a sense of agency in addressing climate issues.
Learning outcomes
- Develop the ability to critically analyze and create effective climate change visuals based on the seven principles for visual climate change communication.
- Understand the emotional and cognitive impact of climate visuals on public perception and engagement.
- Enhance skills in storytelling through visual media to highlight both the impacts of and solutions to climate change.
- Cultivate a sense of agency and responsibility in addressing climate change through local and global visual narratives.