digital arts-based methods in research m.a. ceesa
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Digital Arts-Based Methods in Research
M.A. CEESA
Digital Arts-Based Inquiry
Establishes relationship through shared representation and experiential exchange
Recognises subjectivity through evidence
Invites equal participation through participatory process
Identifies issues on multi-sensory level and facilitates critical analysis through reflection
Use of accessible materials and processes often through colloquial language
Engages the multiple intelligences of the subject and audience
Digital Tools
Hardware:
Digital Stills Camera
Digital Video Camera
Digital Audio Recorder
Computer, mic, webcam, tablet
Software/Freeware:
Paint/iPhoto/Gimp
Windows Moviemaker/iMovie
Wavepad/Audacity
Digital Arts
Digital Photography
Digital Video
Digital Music
Digital Literature (Blogging, Online books)
Digital Visual Arts
Digital Animation
Digital Games Creation
Digital Design: Web Interactive 3D
The Electronic Agora
The Electronic Agora describes the ability of people everywhere to obtain information, discuss and make decisions about all issues.
Use of the Electronic Agora permits re-establishment of direct democracy instead of representative democracy.
-Anonymous post, Knol
-More: The Electronic Agora, David Travis-Academic Press, Inc. Duluth, MN, USA ©1995 ISBN: 0-12-238360-5
Sharing Digital Work
Web Hosts:
Moodle (academic forum)
Issuu (publications)
Flickr (photos)
Vimeo (video)
Youtube (video)
Soundcloud (audio)
Social Networking Sites:
Wordpress (blog)
eBlogger (blog)
Exploring the potential of
Digital Arts Based Research
‘Gatekeeping’Produced by Bridie Costello
A photo slideshow based on an ‘Image Theatre’* sequence presenting a visual interpretation of ‘Gatekeeping’.
Pictured left to right: Siobhán Clancy, Keith WallacePhotography by: Bridie Costello
‘Gatekeeping’Produced by Keith Wallace
A poetic interpretation of the ‘Image Theatre’ sequence on ‘Gatekeeping’ based on the participant’s own experience as a research
Pictured left to right: Siobhán Clancy, Keith WallacePhotography by: Bridie Costello
Participant Feedbackon Training Programme for Digital Arts Based Research Methodologies
Featured on video: Bridie Costello, Anna Harrington, Keith Wallace, Jerrrieann Sullivan.
A video edit from self-produced recordings made by participants reflecting on the training experience
Research through Digital Arts
Traditional Research
Pictured left to right: Ray McKinlay, Anna HarringtonPhotography by: Simon Ó Donnabháin
A photo composition presenting a visual interpretation of the inter-personal dynamic established through of traditional research methods.
Digital Video Peer Research
Pictured clockwise from top left: Anna Harrington and Ray McKinlay, Jerrieann Sullivan, Anna Harrington, Keith Wallace. Video by Keith Wallace, Bridie Costello, Ray McKinlay.
Still extracts from 4 videos presenting permutations of the inter-personal dynamics established through of digital arts based research methods.
Sample Outcome from Training
Collaborative ResearchSelf-directed Reflection
Extract from a video recording of a group reflection demonstrating digital arts based method of gathering and documenting a qualitative evaluation.
Featured on video: Jennifer Darcy, Mark Malone, Ray McKinlay, Breda Murphy, Simon Ó Donnabháin
Resources for Ethical Considerations
IVM International Visual Methodologies for Social Change www.ivmproject.ca
Sample Consent Form & Letter:http://www.ivmproject.ca/ethics.php
Bibliography on ethical issues: http://www.ivmproject.ca/
Ethics_bibliography_on_ethical_issues.php
References &Further Resources
Anthony Haughey http://www.create-exchange.ie/player/anthony-haughey-interview-1/2/64/
Community Theatrehttp://www.cardboardcitizens.org.uk/
Fiona Whelan Rialto Youth Project http://www.section8.ie/
Thomas O’Connor http://practice.ie/sites/all/audio/thomasoconnor.mp3
Augusto Boal http://ww2.dkit.ie/about_dkit/podcasts/dkitalk/augusto_boal_founder_of_theatre_of_the_oppressed_3rd_april_2008/augusto_boal_unplugged_at_the_abbey_april_3rd_2008
Seamus Nolan http://www.hotelballymun.com/home.php
Games for Actors and Non-Actors Augusto BoalRoutledge, 1992
Photography & Advocacyhttp://www.photovoice.org/projects/uk/having-our-say
Video Processes for Human Rightshttp://www.witness.org/
Create, National Development Agency for Collaborative Artshttp://www.create-exchange.ie
Online Community Resource http://www.livingdemocracy.ie/
Forum on Migration & Communicationshttp://www.fomacs.org/blog_detail.php?