About this course
During this course we will explore the interconnectedness between species and contextual ecologies through research, synthesizing, and image making. Beginning with the centering of one species, we will focus on understanding the contextual ecologies and interspecies interactions that create the specific life conditions for the centered species.
Using collections of birds, this course connects three components of Illustrating Science: a) deep work within drawing and visual storytelling; b) talks by scientists on specific topics to lead the exploration and form understanding for the artists; and c) research to find knots of relationality with other species, places, climates, and other elements.
Syllabus
Summer 2026 (Draft)
Go to syllabusThis is a draft syllabus. The final syllabus will be available here a few days prior to the new course’s first start date.
Faculty
Rikke Otte Pedersen
FacultyM.A. (Engaged Ecology, Schumacher College, UK, 2022). B.A. and Specialist Diploma (Communication Design, Kolding School of Design, DK, 2009). Professional experience within communication design, experience design, illustration and workshop facilitation for companies, NGO’s and faculties. In her own practise of storytelling, embodied practises and workshop facilitation, she is particularly interested in exploring human relationships with the more-than-human as enabler for change. With DIS since 2025.