Microscopic Art

Interdisciplinary art and microscopy.

Students will use high resolution microscopes and cameras to photograph different materials using a variety of microscopic techniques. The images can then be enhanced using photo editing software and incorporated into a virtual gallery for students to explore. A dye sublimation printer and heat press will then be used to transfer their images onto fabric. This program is developed in collaboration with National Gallery Victoria.

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Duration: 1 day

Capacity: 24 students

  • Develop skills in microscopy to view prepared, dry and wet mount slides
  • Use Adobe Photoshop to edit selected images to be pressed onto a fabric product
  • Use the dye sublimation printer and heat press to produce a chosen artefact

  • Science (biological science)
  • Digital technologies
  • Design and technologies
  • Visual arts
  • Visual communication and design

NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) has provided input into the program creation.

  • Technologies and imaging
  • Textile designs
  • Museum collections
  • Scientific illustration and communication

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