Objective: Understand and represent the intricate relationship between humans an
Objective: Understand and represent the intricate relationship between humans and water, especially in the context of extreme weather events, with an emphasis on water sustainability.
Instructions:
Image Selection/CreationUse an open-source image stock or an AI image creator to either find or create your images.Like Pexels, Midjourney, etc. Select or design an image that depicts a water-related weather event, such as a hurricane, flood, or drought. This image should give viewers a clear sense of the magnitude and implications of such events.
Choose or design three additional images that showcase disaster response, recovery, or experience related to the water-related weather event you selected in the previous step. These images should:Reflect diverse reactions or experiences to highlight the breadth of human interaction in the face of these events.
Emphasize the sustainability aspect, indicating how humans can work towards, or sometimes against, sustainable water management and usage during these events.
Description and AnalysisFor each of the three disaster response images, write a two-sentence explanation that describes how humans are interacting with water in the depicted scenario. Your sentence should:Be concise yet informative, capturing the essence of the interaction.
Reflect the sustainability aspect, hinting at how the depicted human behavior can either promote or threaten sustainable water management in the context of the event.
Example (for guidance only – come up with your own idea):
If you choose an image of a community collecting rainwater during a drought, your sentence might be: “Local residents adapt to prolonged drought by harvesting rainwater, promoting sustainable water use in arid conditions.”
Submission Guidelines:
Present your images in a clear, organized manner, preferably in a document where each image is accompanied by its related description (if applicable). Have the sentences below each of your images. Combine all assignment components into one PDF. Do not upload your written portion in the text box. Points will be taken.
Ensure that your sentences are well-constructed, free from errors, and provide meaningful insights into the depicted scenarios.
Evaluation Criteria:
Relevance and quality of chosen/created images.
Depth and clarity of analysis in the accompanying sentences.
Emphasis on water sustainability in both image selection and descriptive sentences.
Overall presentation and adherence to guidelines.