Visual and Embodied Methodologies for Social Science - onlineInfo Location Additional Items Contact More Info Course Information This online course will introduce participants to visual and embodied methodologies (VEM) and how they can be used in social science research. VEM can increase understanding about the social world, enhance participation and collaboration through the arts-based or creative research process, and add meaning and value to the analysis and communication of research data. By learning about VEM participants will learn how these methods can be used to develop original research approaches, work with vulnerable and minoritised groups, and address key social science research challenges. This modular course consists of one core ‘Introduction to VEM’ module followed by a selection of optional modules on specific VEM methods. All participants undertake the core introductory module and can then select optional modules to customise the training according to the VEM methods of interest. The Introduction to VEM module (13th October 2025 09:00 - 11:00) covers:
The ‘pick and mix’ two-hour sessions on particular VEM methods include: 13th October 2025
14th October 2025
15th October 2025
The course is charged as one day for the core module plus up to two modules from the ‘pick and mix’ options above, two days for the core module plus up to five modules and three days for the core module plus up to eight modules. Please book the required number of days and you will be contacted to choose which modules you wish to attend. Numbers will be limited to 12 participants on each module. Learning outcomes
Payment using the Online Store can only be completed via Visa and Mastercard Credit/Debit Card or PayPal. AMEX is not accepted. Course CodeNCRMVEMSS Course LeaderTiffany Fairey and Phoebe Martin
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Additional InformationPresenters / Speakers The VEM Network, based at King’s College London, aims to create spaces of knowledge-exchange and research excellence around visual, embodied and art-based methodologies within, across and beyond social sciences. The course will be delivered by two members of the VEM Collective: Tiffany Fairey is Senior Research Fellow at in the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. Her research interests include peacebuilding, conflict transformation, reconciliation and the relationship between photography and peace. In particular, she is interested in visual, arts-based and participatory peacebuilding methods that work with communities affected by mass violence and conflict. Co-founder and former director of the award-winning charity PhotoVoice, Tiffany is an expert in photovoice and participatory photography methods. She is Photovoice Associate at Everyday Peace Indicators and on the advisory board of the Post Conflict Research Centre. She has been published widely and her books include ‘Peace Photography: A Guide’ (2025) and the forthcoming ‘Imaging Peace’ (Edinburgh University Press 2025). Her photovoice work has been recognised with various awards including the Royal Photographic Society’s Hood Medal for outstanding advance in photography for public service. Phoebe Martin is Research Associate on the Visual and Embodied Methodologies for Addressing Gender Based Violence project at King's College London. Her research looks broadly at the intersections of art and feminist activism. She is interested in how feminist activists in Peru use creative interventions around gender violence and reproductive justice. These actions, including art, performance, and audiovisual media create new spaces for social and cultural change in difficult political contexts. Beyond this, her research has looked at the intersections of art and feminist activism, particularly reproductive rights activism.
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