The growing
popularity of the audio-visual essay as a means for screen theorists to
communicate ideas cannot be denied. The aim of this workshop is to
discuss and debate issues audio-visual essays raise in relation to
screen histories, theories, criticism and practices. We invite
participants are invited to bring their own AV essays (to talk about
and/or show) and/or case studies of how they have adopted the form for
teaching. The structure for the workshop will be driven by the abiding
interests of those participating. Suggested questions for discussion
include:
• (How)
do audio-visual essays open up and/or problematize assumptions about
the relationship between those who make and those who do;
• Where might the audio-visual essay fit into an assemblage of historical praxes;
• How
might we conceptualise the relationship between artistic, academic and
fan practices such as remaking, remixing, replaying, or the supercut;
• How effective are av essays in overcoming the tension between creativity and critique that has characterised screen studies;
• How do av essays work as pedagogical tools;
• How can we ensure that av essays are ‘counted’ in research exercises?
If you would like to be allocated time to speak please contact catherine.fowler@otago.ac.nz. Alternatively, please come along.
