"More Than Meets The Eye" Animated VR Experience

Phase 3: Searching for themes. "Phase 3 begins when all data have been initially coded and collated. This phase re-focuses the analysis at the border level of themes, rather than codes, involves sorting the different codes into potential themes, and collating all the relevant coded data extracts within the identified themes. Essentially, you are starting to analyse your codes and consider how different codes may combine to form an overarching theme." Braun, V., Clarke V.  Using thematic analysis in psychology.  Qualitiative research in psychology 2006 Jan 1;3(2):77-101 Initial codes below, collated from memos. The next step will be to start collating these codes into potential sub-themes

Critical Reflection – Coding Memo_049   1 Jul 2020. David Interview Process and flow of coding ideas: Phase 1: Immersing myself in the data identifying codes to include context and deeper understanding or intention and actively searching and identifying coded extracts that will create cohesive sub-themes in later phases of reflexive thematic analysis. Initial codes identified today: Losing sight is similar to a bereavement. Audio description can revive visual memories Audio description activates visual pictures in the mind Speaking about conceptual ideas with like-minded artists helps solidify ideas Audio description brings life to artwork Thoughts create the conceptual foundations for art Street furniture is great for reference points The emergence of concept art is a benefit for sight loss Walking and tactile touching creates familiarity with environment Walking and travel by car can be navigated by physical bumps and bends in the road Wilderness...

Critical Reflection – Coding Memo_048   30 June 2020. David Interview Process and flow of coding ideas: Phase 1: Immersing myself in the data identifying codes to include context and deeper understanding or intention and actively searching and identifying coded extracts that will create cohesive sub-themes in later phases of reflexive thematic analysis. Initial codes identified today: Not knowing if the artistic output reflects the intention is not a concern; as it will never be known by the artist who has sight loss Visually descriptive words spark and access the internal data library of associations and thoughts Visual words describing   colour evoke powerful memories Both the sighted and non-sighted have internal visual libraries Inner libraries of visual date inform judgements Descriptive words act as reactive cues, enabling access to internal visual data libraries The collaborative process is important and very much part of the creative process ...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Phase 1: Familiarising and immersing myself in the data. Identifying initial codes, which include context and deeper understanding or intention. Actively searching and identifying coded extracts that will create cohesive sub-themes in later phases of reflexive thematic analysis. Initial codes identified today: Even with physical risk it is important to create ones own artwork There is satisfaction and autonomy in directing, participating and contributing to the creation of ones own artwork Autonomy is important Assistance that is hands-on and immediate, requires an adaptable disposition With no sight or light awareness at all, assistance are crucial for navigation of workshop space Other sighted artists make good practical assistants Up to a point the practical hands-on approach can be possible, even with sight-loss Personal disposition of optimism or pessimism can be represented in practice Variations in concept, scale and ma...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Continuation with revisiting earlier memos and expanding on the scant and unusable codes previously generated. New expanded contextual codes in orange. Assistance requires assessment of mood and preference When receiving assistance it's important to discern temperament People's disposition influences how supportive or imposing they may be Industrial foundaries abroad can support uniqueness Familiar music, when played by different musicians brings something new to it Active listening is a focusing method Large scale natural phenomenon can be shocking Large scale is frightening Dramatic and rare events provoke reflection Experimentation into the realm of new practice could be negative Open mindedness and confidence inspires new practice It's liberating to be supported to create and retain independence of unique artistic style Sighted people are required for assessment of the final polishing stages Whilst being supported ow...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Continuation with revisiting earlier memos and expanding on the scant and unusable codes previously generated. New expanded contextual codes in orange. Practice in many visual fields, is possible with sight loss Confidence is an asset with sight loss Sight loss makes painting impossible Assistance with painting brings new possibilities With support and assistance it is possible to expand practice into new fields Preparation prior to receiving assistance is respectful of other's time Multi-sensory overload occurs because we're confronted with so much stuff Increase of man-made environments creates distraction and the demise of peace and quiet Expanding new horizons by exposure to new environments can be an overload Personal loss can be transformed and represented through artistic practice Social history objects can be preserved and transformed into free objects that have a present 'live' sound The problem with sound thi...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Continuation with revisiting earlier memos and expanding on the scant and unusable codes previously generated. Previous codes in grey with new expanded contextual codes in orange Lack of awareness and disrespect Solid objects releasing the sound of the landscape Foreign exotic landscapes are a useful escape Illumination and light as mysterious and magical experiences Movement revealing sonic flaws Reverberation and rhythm reveals celebrated sonic flaws Weight of objects making a positive or neutral difference The weight of an object impacts on the note it makes when struck Outward appearances of sculptures may look similar. But the object may conceal inherent sonic variations Familiarity and security of known practice Social objects are reminiscent of connection There is security in creating objects that have a familiar and affectionate history There is safety in known and familiar locations and practice methods Un...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Continuation with revisiting earlier memos and expanding on the scant and unusable codes previously generated. Previous codes in grey with new expanded contextual codes in orange (Practical problems with 3D suspended work – leading to VR opportunities) Physical display areas can be limited for sonic sculpture that needs to be suspended. Display in VR may be possible. (Assumptions about sight loss) Assumptions that sound replaces the visual, for artists with sight loss, implies that art practice outputs are influenced and dictated by disability (Happy accidents – positive opportunities) Playful experiments are deliberate with materials and methods. An opportunistic approach enables for spontaneous and playful practice (Uneducated audiences; Physical engagement leads to disrespect and damaged art work (similar to David Johnson’s experience) Physical sculptures are susceptible to vandalism (Artists are artists – sight or no sig...

Data analysis_Critical Reflection_Coding Memo_032 (21a)- Aaron - Phase 2 Process and flow of coding ideas: Continuation with revisiting earlier memos and expanding on the scant and unusable codes previously generated. Previous codes in grey with new expanded contextual codes in orange (Illumination) Bronze pouring at night, outside in exotic locations is spectacular Backlit light, depicted in art is mesmerising Heat and light can be conveyed in painting A crucible with molten metal can illuminate the dark Illumination in art can create a sense of mystery and magic (Scale) Reducing large scale down to small scale is magical Six kilometres can be comprehended by representation at a smaller scale (Escape) Exotic locations, unconcerned with Christmas, provide escape from consumerism Familiar, warm and exotic environments are a useful escape from consumerism at Christmas Escape, whilst being recognised and known is safe and secure Solid objects that res...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Phase 2: Generating initial codes Revisiting the verbatim coded extracts and codes. First round of codes were too scant (in brackets) and did not stand alone. Revisited and re-coded (in orange) to now include context and expand understanding or intention that will lead to the creation of cohesive sub-themes in later phases of reflexive thematic analysis. (Sonic) Sonic art is created as a deliberate choice rather than a result of sight loss Trees can be identified by their sound Seasons sound different due to leaf quantity Leaves on trees have subtle sonic differences Few professions include or require training of listening; in general people do not listen Navigation of the landscape is possible by listening and identifying sound Art and design places more importance on the visual – rather than other senses Classical architecture encourages creative expression Sonic interactive objects are designed to encourage focus and con...

Process and flow of coding ideas: Phase 2: Generating initial codes Revisiting the verbatim coded extracts and codes. First round of codes were too scant (in brackets) and did not stand alone. Revisited and re-coded (in orange) to now include context and expand understanding or intention that will lead to the creation of cohesive sub-themes in later phases of reflexive thematic analysis. (Sonic) Sonic art is created as a deliberate choice rather than a result of sight loss Trees can be identified by their sound Seasons sound different due to leaf quantity Leaves on trees have subtle sonic differences Few professions include or require training of listening; in general people do not listen Navigation of the landscape is possible by listening and identifying sound Art and design places more importance on the visual – rather than other senses Classical architecture encourages creative expression Sonic interactive objects are designed to encourage focus and ...

Collating codes into potential sub-themes - slow progress and the ideas didn't flow well this afternoon. A walk and loud music to help shift focus and free up thoughts.... The collation groups will likely expand and contract - some codes and sub-themes will collapse into each other....to be continued...

Beginning to collate codes to identify potential sub-themes. I think that ideas are becoming too convergent too quickly. Going to allow ideas to soak and percolate and to focus on being divergent.... to be continued....