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Initial discussion and demonstration of our skills

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Initial discussion and demonstration of our skills

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During the first week, group members meet each other. Everyone was very friendly and said hello and introduced the skills they could offer in our group chat. My undergraduate studies were in journalism and communications, so I am more experienced in producing documentaries and photography. I was also more than happy to help with our exhibition. Very happily, our other members have a lot of experience in art history, which greatly compensates for my shortcomings in this area. I'm sure we'll do a great job.

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We then started looking at the Science Museum's webpage for information

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The home of human ingenuity, come and visit award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement for free.

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I was initially very unhappy when I saw in class that I was assigned to the science museum. It can be said that the area I am least good at is science. When visiting museums in China, I hardly ever head to science museums, preferring instead to choose exhibitions that have more relevance to art and history.

So when I first saw the grouping, I was very anxious inside, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to read the labels of the exhibits, and I was very worried that I wouldn't be able to understand the exhibits. With such nervousness, I opened the homepage of the Science Museum's webpage.

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We quickly started discussing the "big idea". It was proposed by my team member Lucy: Since there are so many exhibits in the science museum and they are classified in various ways, there should be a specific search direction.

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From the proposal to the formation of the first theme. We worked together for some time and finally decided on "Dolls"

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According to the ideas of my team members, I started my journey to the science museum. As shown in the picture, I think I found some great content.

People's initial impression of science museums may be cold machines and numbers. I had a headache when I first browsed, thinking that it would be difficult to find exhibits that suited my taste.

Then I began to search like looking for a needle in a haystack. Suddenly, I saw something that caught my eye, that is, toys and dolls. There are such things in the science museum? Why are they here? Who selected them? What is their role? With huge questions, I started a special search for dolls.

After browsing the web page thoroughly, I have the following summary of the appearance of these dolls: roughly divided into two categories: toys and professional auxiliary tools for engineering experiments/medicine/clothing, etc. Needless to say, toys reflect the technological process of society to a certain extent. The second category is worth paying attention to, so I started my own exploration

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Soon we began our first panel discussion.

In the course of the discussion, I selected a number of assistive dolls that are used in medical treatments. Although they appear to be in the form of toys, they actually help medical advances. For example, there are dolls that assist children in understanding gender distinctions and dolls that are used as a means of mental reassurance. And others can be used directly as prosthetics, directly in medicine.

What Lucy found are spiritual symbols that represent the early days of medicine when people used these dolls to pray that God would help them through their illnesses.

A good tandem point that comes to mind here is that dolls can be used as a medium to help us explore further advances in medical treatments. In early civilisations, human medical treatment techniques were still in a very poor state. Dolls at this time could be seen as an embodiment of witchcraft, but at the same time had a healing effect on the human body spiritually. However, with the advancement of technology and medical devices, the dolls were gradually transformed from a means of witchcraft to a real medical device. On the surface, although it is the change in the use of the dolls, behind it is really the advancement of medicine, the development of the times and the continuous emancipation of the human mind.

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For the first panel discussion

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As we were having our discussion, Riya expressed her concern about the subject of dolls. As it cannot be seen at first glance on the surface as scientific and she also demonstrated her love for astronomy.

Although I liked the theme of dolls, I was well aware that this was a group work, so the theme was chosen with the input of all. Therefore, after she expressed her thoughts, we dropped the doll as a theme and switched to astronomy.

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Second attempt: the exploration of astronomy

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Second attempt: the exploration of astronomy

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Because Fangyi was sick, only three of us arrived at the scene, and she participated in the discussion in our WhatsApp group.

Each of us presented something of our choosing about astronomy.

Since I don't know much in this area, I only selected some representative exhibits. Things like spacesuits with touching stories behind them, groundbreaking telescopes, and so on.

Luckily, with the help of Lucy and Riya, we were able to make substantial progress on our big ideas!

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Further identification of themes：Thomas Wright.

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Further identification of themes：Thomas Wright.

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Because of a time conflict, I went ahead and walked away from the panel, leaving Lucy and riya to continue their exploration. I'm glad they found something very interesting and I think it's a very good direction for research.

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As we discussed, we settled on Thomas White as our theme for a solo show of his work. We carried out our respective work: - Draft 'Big Idea'

- Draft outline Interpretative Strategy

- Draft for object list

- Draft of at least 1 label text

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‘An introductory display of the creations of English astronomer, and instrument maker Thomas Wright.

Wright demonstrated early understandings of the motions of the Sun, Earth, Moon and planets during the Enlightenment period of the mid-18th century.’

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In order to better gather inspiration and gain a deeper understanding of Thomas Wright, me and fangyi decided to take a field trip to the Science Museum. The Science Museum not only houses a large collection of literature related to Thomas Wright, but also showcases his important contributions to astronomy and physics. In the museum, we studied in detail the background of Thomas Wright's work and how he influenced the development of science by observing the relevant exhibits.

This field trip gave us a deeper understanding of Thomas Wright's life and academic achievements. Through personal contact with the historical objects and exhibition contents, we were able to more intuitively feel Thomas Wright's scientific thinking and innovative spirit, which also provided us with rich inspiration and materials for our subsequent research and creation. On the whole, this museum trip not only deepened our academic interest, but also helped us to better build a comprehensive understanding of Thomas Wright.

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In addition to the Science Museum, I made a special trip to the British Museum to visit the Enlightenment gallery. This exhibition showcases many of the important ideas and scientific achievements of the Enlightenment era in the 18th century, and provided me with a valuable perspective in understanding the context of Thomas Wright's time. In the exhibition, I was able to study in depth the core ideas of the Enlightenment and learn about the society's promotion of rational thinking, scientific research, and individual freedom, which provided a more comprehensive understanding of the context in which Thomas White's scientific achievements and ideas arose.

More importantly, I was also able to see the works and research results of other scientists of the same period, which allowed me to compare Thomas Wright's research horizontally with the results of other scientists of the same period, so as to better understand his contributions and uniqueness. This visit not only deepened my knowledge of the background of Thomas Wright's research, but also broadened my horizons and helped me to better understand the overall pulse of scientific development in that era.

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After successive visits to the Science Museum and the Enlightenment galleries of the British Museum, I have gained a deeper understanding of Thomas Wright and his scientific achievements. The Science Museum demonstrated Wright's astronomical research and physics theories through rich exhibits, which made me have a strong admiration for his scientific vision and innovative spirit. Especially in front of the astronomical illustrations and White's early star maps in the museum, I could feel his bold breakthrough in the theory of the structure of the universe. White's idea that “the Milky Way is a flat disk galaxy” was not generally accepted at the time, but with the development of modern astronomy, this theory has been gradually confirmed. His forward-thinking approach reflects the Enlightenment era's deep respect for scientific inquiry and rational thinking.

The Enlightenment exhibition at the British Museum, on the other hand, provided me with a broader historical perspective that enabled me to better understand the era in which White lived. The objects in the exhibit cover 18th-century scientific tools, philosophical texts, and descriptions of the natural world, revealing how Enlightenment ideas influenced scientists' modes of thinking and directions of research. In these exhibits, especially the work of scientists of White's generation, I saw how they continued to advance human knowledge of the universe through experimentation and observation. At the same time, I was also able to see more clearly how the clash of ideas and exchanges between Thomas White and these scientists collectively shaped the currents of the scientific revolution of the time.

What impressed me most during this viewing was White's drawings of “Interstellar Structures and Models of the Universe,” which are fine hand-drawn sketches showing White's thinking about the structure of the universe. Not only did his drawings clearly outline his vision of the distribution of galaxies, but they also contrasted with the theories of other scientists of the same period, such as Newton and Halley. By comparing it with other exhibits, I was able to better understand White's uniqueness - he combined abstract astronomical knowledge with artistic techniques to make complex scientific principles more intuitive and understandable.

The exhibition gave me a more comprehensive understanding of Thomas White's personal research, and allowed me to see more clearly how the scientific spirit of the Age of Enlightenment drove changes in worldview. Through experiencing these precious historical relics in the field, I realized the remarkable contributions of White and the scientists of his time, and deeply felt that the intersection of history and science can still inspire us to continue exploring the unknown today.

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Background information on the Enlightenment and Thomas White (English version)

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Background information on the Enlightenment and Thomas White (English version)

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After leaving from these two museums, I organized the materials at hand and searched the Internet for some scientific knowledge to summarize the background information on the Enlightenment and Thomas Wright, and created an English version of it

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After organizing everyone’s ideas, we started a new group discussion focused on our online exhibition. We shared our views and reached a consensus on several key aspects.

Firstly, for the color theme, we chose classical tones that highlight the content and boost visual appeal. We agreed on a dark background with bright accent colors. This would suit the exhibition’s artistic vibe and create a strong visual impact.

For the interactive installations, we decided to include elements that engage the audience. Visitors can click or swipe on the webpage to unlock more exhibit information or join a virtual reality experience. This would make the exhibition more immersive and interactive.

In terms of web design, we focused on a classical style with clear and smooth typography. This would make the exhibition easy to navigate and understand. We also discussed making the site responsive, so it works well on both computers and phones.

Regarding roles, each member took tasks based on their skills. I was responsible for the documentary production, turning complex ideas into easy-to-understand visual content.

Finally, we reviewed the text content. We aimed to make the copy more lively and engaging, avoiding too much academic language. The goal was to balance visual and textual elements, creating a smooth, cohesive exhibition. This discussion clarified our direction and set a strong foundation for the next steps.

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We developed many new ideas and successes from this discussion. We collected them together using padlets.

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Originally, I had planned to produce a documentary on Thomas Wright based on material shot at the Science Museum and the British Museum. However, due to copyright issues, I did not have the relevant permissions to use the footage. Therefore, I decided to instead create an animated film about the life and scientific achievements of Thomas White using the material at hand.

With no prior experience in animation, I was able to acquire basic animation skills through self-study in a very short period of time. Although the final product is slightly childish, I believe it still has some educational value and clearly conveys the core ideas and contributions of Thomas Wright. With this animated film, I have succeeded in achieving my goal of presenting Wright's historical background and scientific achievements in a new way and helping the viewer to understand his importance more vividly and visually.

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About the decoration of the online exhibition

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About the decoration of the online exhibition

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After completing the animation, I felt that our website was slightly monotonous, mainly displaying some basic exhibits but lacking in decorative elements and looking a bit bland. In order to enhance the visual effect of the exhibition, I referred to our group's theme and created some designs similar to the opening poster. These designs not only add an artistic touch to the website, but also make the whole exhibition more attractive and layered. Through these decorative contents, I hope to provide a richer visual experience for the audience and increase the artistic atmosphere of the exhibition.

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This is the original version of the opening section of our website, but I noticed that this image is too long and doesn't work very well when opened using a computer. For the sake of aesthetics, a shorter image was chosen for the official version

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A nullified poster because I don't think the overall style matches very well.

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I think we should look at the use of ai tools in a dialectical way. ai tools have played a crucial role in my creative process and have become an indispensable assistant. It not only helps me solve tedious technical tasks, but also allows me to maximize my focus on content creation. Taking video production as an example, AI's efficient ability to handle editing, audio adjustments, and subtitle generation has allowed me to devote more time and energy to story conceptualization and emotional expression. Whereas in the past, I might need to spend a lot of time on detail adjustments, I can now rely on AI to handle these repetitive tasks, thus giving me more space to explore and polish my creativity. This liberation allows me to play with ideas more freely, enhancing the depth and quality of my work. Overall, AI tools are more than just a technical support in the creative process; they have become a reasonable and efficient creative partner, helping me to enhance the overall completion of my works while maintaining the essence of my creativity.

Of course, we also need to be vigilant in the use of AI tools to avoid over-reliance on them.

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A Cosmic Enlightenment – Interpretations

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Step into the Enlightenment era, with English astronomer and instrument maker, Thomas Wright.Wright pioneered contemporary understandings of our galaxy during the 18th century, by combining science, art, philosophy and religion.Astronomy was often limited to the likes of the Ruling class, but Wright’s conceptual approach to space helped to expand interest and understanding of the Milky Way among the general public.Today, we aim to introduce Thomas Wright’s work to the new generation, rediscovering the wonders of our galaxy through the Enlightenment lens.

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Our task was to select representative parts of the Science Museum's rich exhibits and combine the creativity and ideas of each member of the group to curate and produce a unique online exhibition.

The ultimate goal is to present an exhibition with academic value and creativity through the online platform, bringing new inspiration and knowledge to the audience.

Our finalized exhibition is: A Cosmic Enlightenment, thomas wright.