scc 2014 - all the fun of festivals combined
DESCRIPTION
Novel approaches to engagement activities that use narrative and immersive environments to create cohesive experiences. In this session we will share our insights, experiences and learning from some of the unique festival experiences created in 2013 by the Contemporary Science team at the Science Museum. These festivals ranged from narrative driven games to researchers embedded in immersive environments all creating cohesive and memorable experiences. Specific engagement examples will highlight collaborations with research groups, theatre companies and artists. This session is relevant to any organisation, centre or individual looking to engage their audiences through interactive, immersive and theatrical experiences. Speakers: Nicola Burghall (Science Museum), Daniel Richardson (UCL), John Hunter (non zero one), Chair: Jenny Jopson (Francis Crick Institute)TRANSCRIPT
All the fun of festivals
Nicola BurghallDaniel RichardsonJohn HunterChair: Jenny Jopson
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Jenny Jopson
Nicola Burghall
John Hunter
Daniel Richardson
All the fun of the festivals
All the fun of the festivals
Nicola BurghallContemporary Science Team
Science Museum, London
British Science Association Conference
1st May 2014, University of Surrey
Contemporary Science Festivals 2013
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Why do it?
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Zombie Lab
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Zombie LabZombie Lab
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Zombie Lab: ReflectionsZombie Lab
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LIFE
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LIFE: EvaluationLIFE: EvaluationLIFE
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LIFE
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Robot Safari EU
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Robot Safari EU: EvaluationRobot Safari EU
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Learning points:Robot Safari EU
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Is it worth it?
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1st May 2014, University of Surrey
1. Why are you doing it?
2. Have a clear message
3. How to make it memorable?
4. Your resources?
5. Your priorities?
Creating Festivals
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Working in partnership
1. Take time to understand each other
2. Communication is key
3. Roles and Responsibilities
4. Clear and matching goals
5. Be a team
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Thank you
British Science Association Conference
1st May 2014, University of Surrey
Breakout Brainstorm
• What challenging topics do you have coming up?• Who could you work with?• How might you make it memorable?
LIFE: A HEALTHY GAME OF CHANCE AND CHOICE
SCIENCE MUSEUM, JUNE 2013
you’ll see [me sailing in antarctica], National Theatre, 2012you’ll see [me sailing in antarctica], National Theatre, 2012
The PAL co-ordinator helps participants create their PALsThe PAL co-ordinator helps participants create their PALs
A PAL booklet with a stamp, designed by illustrator James GrahamA PAL booklet with a stamp, designed by illustrator James Graham
L: PAL co-ordinator with a new PALR: GO co-ordinator with the LIFE mapL: PAL co-ordinator with a new PALR: GO co-ordinator with the LIFE map
L: Agents Grimes and GrimesR: P.I. Penny CillinL: Agents Grimes and GrimesR: P.I. Penny Cillin
Coach KendraCoach Kendra
A young participant learns about developmental neurobiologyA young participant learns about developmental neurobiology
A member of the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and a young visitor join presenter Gabby Chatsworth on the Life: Story chat show
A member of the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and a young visitor join presenter Gabby Chatsworth on the Life: Story chat show
A participant discusses the choices and chances he took for his PALA participant discusses the choices and chances he took for his PAL
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