Session: Tuesday 8th July AM (10.00 - 12.45)

Title: Methods at the Boundaries of Social Sciences and Arts/Humanities

Convenor:

Dr Jen Tarr (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Abstract Details

This session will explore the relationship between methods from the arts and humanities and the social sciences, with particular emphasis on the role of the visual arts and digital methods. It draws on several ongoing research projects including NCRM-funded projects MIDAS (Methodological Innovation in Digital Arts and Social Sciences) at IoE and Communicating Chronic Pain at LSE.

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

There will be a coffee break from 10.45 - 11.15

Presentation 1

Start time: 10:00

Presentation title:Creative workshops as a research method: Communicating Chronic Pain

Author: Dr Jen Tarr (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Presentation 2

Start time: 10:20

Presentation title:Digital aspects of Communicating Chronic Pain

Author: Dr Elena Gonzalez-Polledo (London School of Economics and Political Science)

Presentation 3

Start time: 11:15

Presentation title:MIDAS: Methodological Innovation in Digital Arts and Social Sciences

Author: Professor Carey Jewitt (Institute of Education)

Presentation 4

Start time: 11:50

Presentation title:Can Sociology really use art installations?

Author: Dr Nina Wakeford (Goldsmiths College University of London)