Video in drama research

Formalising the role of collaborative conversations within the analysis phase

Bibliographic Data

ID15080922
AuthorsJulie Dunn (0000-0003-2622-5577, Griffith University, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume15
Issue2
Pages193-208
Publication date2010-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueResearch in Drama Education The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1356-9783 • E-ISSN: 1470-112X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13569781003700086
OpenAlexW1983422056
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited11

Drama research poses many challenges, due mainly to its ephemeral and spontaneous nature. Many researchers therefore turn to video to support their investigations, but these recordings are not always capable of capturing the richness of the live event itself. In response, this paper proposes that researchers need to explore ways to enhance the value of this video material and suggests that one approach might be to formalise the role of collaborative conversations within the data analysis phase of research work. Here pairs or groups of researchers formally discuss the video data in detail, with these conversations being recorded and then layered on to the video or transcript material. This collaborative approach was used within one longitudinal play study and achieved a number of positive outcomes including opportunities to see ‘other’ in the video texts, the production of enhanced theorising through the creation of a collective identity and the achievement of a layered report. Recent innovations in video analysis software systems and interactive on-line communities now provide further opportunities to extend such collaborative work between drama researchers

Data science · Drama · Ephemeral key · Multimedia · Visual arts · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Theatre and Performance Studies

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