Creative Science

The creative science programmes built on our previous success in designing media and arts programmes that generate an interest in science. 

Briefs have been set by The International Year of Astronomy, Space Adventures and the Cassini Imaging Team.  The work is funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council, London Gifted and Talented, Royal Aeronautical Society, British National Space Center and the University of the Arts London.

Morpeth School with Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)

This project gave students from Morpeth School, London the opportunity to work alongside leading Cassini Imaging Scientists from Queen Mary University London and leading science journalists, Chris Riley from the BBC and Ben Gilliland from The Metro. Students created films, newspaper articles and photo-essays to excite interest in space and published their work on YouTube,  

Space Adventures

This two-part project beginning with a series of workshops leading to a summer school programme hosted by Central St. Martins in central London.  Students were supported throughout by mentors from Warner Bros and Cartoon Network. 

The students’ final product - a short animated film - was given its first screening at the Parliamentary Space Committee reception in the House of Commons in December 2008, and is likely to be used as part of the Universe Awareness Campaign run by the International Year of Astronomy 2009. 

“Media Space is the thing you look up to when you wake up.”

Media Space:  Pan-London Gifted and Talented Summer School

During the summer students from across London came together at the London College of Communication to design and create film, surface design and digital media products under the International Year of Astronomy brief. 

Students worked alongside film-makers, digital media specialist and surface designers to create a range of products including tights, oyster-card wallets, t-shirts, hoodies, bags, scarves, as well as flash media presentations and short films. 

Students’ work was showcased at the prestigious Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow as part of the International Astronautical Congress.

“I felt the week of the summer school was a whole new experience, which increased my knowledge and interest in space.  I really enjoyed the week and learned sooo much more about space.  Thank you for the week!”

Rupa, Media Space Student