Program Image Visual Ethnography in Social Science

Visual Ethnography in Social Science

Short or summer course

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This course offers a theoretical and practical program in which we explore how the making of

documentaries can enrich ethnographic research within a variety of social science disciplines.

The genre of ethnographic filmmaking is central to the course, but additionally we will discuss

the use of photography, arts-based engagement ethnography, and participatory action

research. We will dive into the various ways of visualizing people, behaviour, and societies.

The course provides a basic introduction to the history of visual ethnography and its broad

usage across different disciplines. Additionally, there will be discussions about issues of visual

ethnographic research ethics and reflexivity. There will also be the possibility for students to

discuss how visual ethnography can be integrated in their own research.

This visual ethnography course will provide interesting literature suggestions combined with

lectures, guest lectures, interactive working groups and group assignments. To get an idea of

what visual ethnography entails, we will watch ethnographic films followed by reflection and

discussion. Two assignments will be conducted in groups of three students and are graded

with a pass/fail. Through these assignments, the students will get acquainted with the

practice of collecting visual data, montage of an ethnographic scene, and reflection on ethical

and reflexive issues.

Language

English

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Duration

15 days

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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
20 Jul '25 1 May '25 1 May '25

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Main address
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020

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