Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module you will be able to:

1. 1.Evaluate methodological; approaches to participatory visual research and their appropriateness in different research contexts.
   

2. 2.Demonstrate critical awareness of the theoretical base of visual methods and the ethical implications of their use in research practice.
   

3. 3.Demonstrate and critically evaluate the use of selected visual methods in small scale pilot activities.
   

4. 4.Acquire and demonstrate visual literacy skills and systematically apply these within an analytical framework
   

5. 5.Be equipped to plan and undertake participatory visual research.
   

Indicative Module Content

The module provides a theoretical, methodological and practical foundation in participatory visual research. You will explore a range of visual research methods such as: Photo Voice, Photo Elicitation, Visual Mapping, Participatory Video and Photography. Students will develop visual literacy through practical activities including analysis of images, documentary and narrative journal exercises, thematic analysis and ethnographic writing tasks. Visual research ethics.

Assessment

Proposal for a visual research pilot project (40%)

You will develop and submit a proposal outlining a small scale participatory research project proposing  and justifying defined visual methods. Your proposal must include a consideration of relevant ethical issues.

Analysis of piloted use of visual research methods (60%)

Your analysis will focus on your experiences of using selected visual methods commenting on practical, ethical and theoretical issues encountered during the pilot study

Outline

This module will give you an advanced understanding of a range of participatory visual research methods, their potentials and limitations along with opportunities to develop visual literacy and participatory visual research skills through practical coursework activities.