finland workshop
DESCRIPTION
Digital Medias in form theatreTRANSCRIPT
Warm up exercise
Using digital medias in Forum Theatre
30.9 2011
Short presentation
Jacob Knudsen• Degrees in History and theatre• Interested in digital medias
Todays programme
• An introduction on how to use digital medias in Forum Theatre - following these phases:
- Pre-phase - Forum theatre day - Post-phase
• …and you trying it out for yourself
Why use digital medias with Forumtheatre?
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Why use digital medias with Forumtheatre?
• It can be a way of working with the subjects for a longer period.
• Many young people use theme and thinks it’s fun.
• They might feel, that for once they have the special skills needed in a project.
• It can make it easier for those, who don’t like acting on a stage. They can instead make comments through text, audio or video
But what about the legal challenges?
• Don’t go online.• Use tools that is controlled by the teacher or
the young person that made the video.• Take time to discuss “good behavior on the
internet”.• Integrate Routines where you delete
problematic material.
Two import things
• Choice only the things you feel you can use. It doesn’t have to be the entire package. Start with one exercise and get some experience with that. If it works, then you can bring in more.
• Take time to discuss it with the young people, don’t force anyone and make sure you have all the necessary permissions.
Are you using any of these?
Digital pre-activities
Overall remarks about the Pre-phase
• The joker will decide on which level of digital involvement would be useful to have with the specific target group. The choice should reflect the digital media skills of the group.
• Introducing digital tools in forum theatre does not mean investing in fancy equipment. Use the tools that are already available.
• Part of the preparation is to set up the digital platform and introducing it to the group.
The easy ones
• Simply collect written notes (!)
• Send Text message
• Take pictures
Videorecord your dilemma
Try it out your self
Short break
10 minutes
Lets see the videos
Videorecording during the forum theatre day
A few basic rules
• Immediately before the play, check the equipment: Battery, tape/memory space, sound check, etc.
• Consider camera angles when setting up the equipment and the stage. It should be possible to see the stage and the faces of people and in a way that will not attract unnecessary attention.
• At the start of the event, explain how and why the videos will be used.
• Discuss and underscore the unacceptable use of the material afterwards.
Digital Post-activities
Before starting
• In cases where different recordings have been made, collect the material as soon as possible.
• Make sure that you have the editing rights to
the materials uploaded.
• Check the material to see if it needs to be edited or shortened.
Interviewing a character
Let’s try it
Short break
5 minutes
The End…