Authors

Zofia Danielson

Senior Project Advisor

Brady Olson

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 2022

Keywords

diatom, printmaking, ecology, relief print, phytoplankton, Salish Sea, curriculum, workshop, education

Abstract

Diatoms are a type of microscopic primary producer that fall within the group of phytoplankton. They are named for their two halves: two cell walls made of glass (silica). These glass walls have a variety of forms depending upon the species that allow diatoms to adapt to their marine environments. Diatoms also contribute to productive coastal ecosystems, global oxygen production, and nutrient cycles. This project explored the significance of diatoms to marine ecosystems and their beauty in form through relief linocut printmaking in a workshop setting. The final result of this project is a relief printmaking workshop curriculum about diatoms that can be adapted for use by scientists and educators.

Department

Biology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Diatoms--Study and teaching--Activity programs; Prints--Technique

Genre/Form

curricula

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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