Unlocking Sensory Experience:
The Photographic and Sonic Exploration for Research or Creative Project
(An IACT Creative Faculty Session)
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On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Dr. Zaki Habibi, lecturer at Universitas Islam Indonesia, conducted a session on "Unlocking Sensory Experience: The Photographic and Sonic Exploration for Research or Creative Project" via Microsoft Teams.
The two-hour workshop reflected on deeper sensory experiences through photography and audio-recording.
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The session presented sensory properties, such as multi-sensorial – and inter-sensorial – elements of visual and sonic experiences. The possibility of using photographic and audio recording methods in a range of investigation for specific research and creative project were also discussed.
Several types of methodological approaches incorporated by other scholars; ranging from photo-documentation, photo-elicitation, photovoice, rephotography, soundscape, acoustic ecology, to sonic walk; were shared.
Interactive activities were also prepared for the participants.
Participants were required to shoot five photographs with a mobile phone or other readily available devices. The five photographs were combined to create a single narrative about the person, the area they reside in, or any other subjects they chose to narrate.
This interesting activity was well received and participants eagerly shared their photographs.
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The workshop was a success and students acknowledged that as long as they can integrate the main narrative that they want to present, whether it is a personal component, another person's perspective, or a historical aspect, the possibilities are endless thanks to advancements in technology and photographic techniques.