Abstract
This presentation explores the role that digital storytelling can play in engaging young people in a dialogue about racism in contemporary life by revisiting the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. Focusing on an exhibition of the multi-channel, sound-only installation, [re]locate, at the Otter Gallery (University of Chichester) in late 2015, and the accompanying learning programme undertaken with Year 9 pupils from local secondary schools, the paper reflects on the analysis of qualitative feedback elicited from pupils following their encounter with the artwork. Using an analytical framework of thematic analysis and the dimensions of narrative engagement proposed by Busselle and Bilandzic (2009), it examines the benefits of using an ‘immersive’ sound-only story environment to promote dialogue about the impact of racism, discrimination and stereotyping in society. It concludes by pointing towards the transformative and educative power of the artwork, and its potential to act as a catalyst for social activism: motivating young people to become proactive in tackling racism in their schools and community spaces.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Event | International Digital Storytelling Conference - Duration: 18 Jun 2021 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Digital Storytelling Conference |
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| Period | 18/06/21 → … |
Keywords
- digital storytelling, surround sound, audience engagement, anti-racism, social justice, installation art
