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, KnolAnonymous post, Knol -More: The Electronic Agora, David Travis -Academic Press, Inc. Duluth, MN, USA ©1995 ISBN:

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)  Facebook  Twitter

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 Wallace Photography 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 Wallace Photography by: Bridie Costello

Participant Feedback on 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 Harrington Photography 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 Research Self-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 Sample Consent Form & Letter:  Bibliography on ethical issues:  hy_on_ethical_issues.php

References & Further Resources Anthony Haughey exchange.ie/player/anthony-haughey- interview-1/2/64/ exchange.ie/player/anthony-haughey- interview-1/2/64/ Community Theatrehttp:// org.uk/ org.uk/ Fiona Whelan Rialto Youth Project Thomas O’Connor oconnor.mp3 oconnor.mp3 Augusto Boal dkitalk/augusto_boal_founder_of_thea tre_of_the_oppressed_3rd_april_2008 /augusto_boal_unplugged_at_the_abb ey_april_3rd_ dkitalk/augusto_boal_founder_of_thea tre_of_the_oppressed_3rd_april_2008 /augusto_boal_unplugged_at_the_abb ey_april_3rd_2008 Seamus Nolan hp hp Games for Actors and Non-Actors Augusto Boal Routledge, 1992 Photography & Advocacy aving-our-say Video Processes for Human Rights Create, National Development Agency for Collaborative Arts Online Community Resource Forum on Migration & Communications