Praxis

Many of the reflections have taken place immediately and resulting in a change of practice. This praxis has initially been experimental within the video making concept. Ideas have been brought to light then squashed immediately. The ditching comes from an awareness that the task has no further use. This was particularly noticeable in the collection of mobile phone images.

The lighting was ideal on this summers day. Lots of the guys were wearing T-shirts. Not everyone was feeling comfortable with each other. I could sense an unease. Not from the activity, but how some of the students were going about the activity. I knew it was an experiment. Just see where it goes. Suddenly two of the girls start yelping. One of them seems genuinely distressed. “leave me alone” shouts Micaela. I walk over with a confident manner. I ask what is going on. Pushtar has his phone incredibly close to Micaela’s face. It is disturbingly close. I tell Pushtar to leave her alone. Take some other shots…. “Maybe of the scenery”

5 minutes later and Micaela’s calling again. This time it’s Markuse who has his phone pointed at her. I’ve had enough. It’s meant to be a bit of fun, but I think some of the guys have become too personal. A way of attacking another student. “OK that’s it. We’re going back to college”

For the most part the activity worked. Students managed to collect images to be used in a digital story.

At other times the reflection has taken place after the event in a separate location.