Hello, we do run 5 day PV trainings in UK -Introduction to  
Participatory Video for Social Change, in Oxford about 3 times a year.  
We just completed one so the next is scheduled in February/March, then  
around June 2008. Check our website for dates or email  
[log in to unmask], our administrator.
Our website is www.insightshare.org, with many resources on PV, video  
examples, case studies, etc...and the PV handbook (now sold out) is  
available as a free pdf download...

Warm regards
Nick Lunch
Director, Insight.

On 24 Sep 2007, at 21:45, valerie nelson wrote:

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> Hello I am interested in this but am unlikely to be able to get to  
> Newcastle (with kids and living in Poole!) Are there any courses down  
> South?
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> Thanks
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> Valerie
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> From: Participatory Video Network Discussion List  
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris High
> Sent: 24 September 2007 21:08
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Fwd: Five day course in 'Participatory Video for Social  
> Change', 21-25 January 20
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> For anyone who would like to take their skills development beyond  
> what's being provided in the network, I recommend the following:
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> PEANuT, in association with Insight, is hosting an introductory  
> five-day course in ‘Participatory Video for Social Change’, January  
> 21st – 25th 2008.   Apologies for multiple messages – please forward  
> to anyone you think may be interested.
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> Who are Insight?
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> Insight are pioneers in the use of Participatory Video (PV) as a tool  
> for empowering individuals and communities. Directed by Chris and Nick  
> Lunch, Insight have nearly 12 years experience of participatory video  
> work with various groups in the UK and abroad. In the UK, Insight have  
> particular experience empowering young people through positive  
> environmental projects and cultural linking on run-down council  
> estates, as well as helping mental health service users use video as a  
> therapeutic tool for developing confidence and sharing their stories.  
> Internationally, Insight have developed PV as a tool for involving  
> communities in research and development in ways that authentically  
> represent their views and needs, and which deliver positive change. PV  
> can provide marginalised communities with a lasting tool for reaching  
> out to, and truly involving, all parts of a community, as well as  
> enabling the horizontal exchange of experiences and local innovations  
> between communities facing similar problems. Insight have succeeded in  
> getting marginalised voices heard at government level, affecting real  
> change, through helping people produce powerful video messages. To  
> find out more and watch other Insight PV films visit the website:  
> www.insightshare.org
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> For latest published articles contact [log in to unmask]
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> Overall Aim:
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> This training course on Participatory Video as practiced by Insight,  
> is aimed at organisations and individuals interested in deepening  
> knowledge and gaining skills in popular methods of communication to  
> encourage learning and influence change. The training is suitable for  
> community development practitioners, social workers, activists,  
> researchers, teachers, trainers and facilitators, who have an interest  
> in or are seeking ways of strengthening citizens' voice. The course  
> will equip the participants with the knowledge and skills needed for  
> designing and facilitating participatory video processes. The skills  
> gained will be useful for empowering the poor and marginalised to have  
> a greater impact on decision-making processes and advocate for social  
> justice.
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> Methodology:
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> The training methodology will employ principles of experiential  
> learning: using a wide range of visual techniques that enhance  
> creativity, sharing, reflection and learning. These will include games  
> and group exercises such as role plays, drama and drawing.
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> The content of the course is divided into five key blocks:
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> 1. Introduction to PV
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> 2. PV Application
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> 3. Fieldwork Placement
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> 4. Feedback and Reflections
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> 5. Ways forward
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> Meaning and background;
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> Rationale and principles.
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> Context and uses;
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> Setting up and facilitation of PV processes.
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> Planning for fieldwork;
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> 1 day fieldwork with community groups in local area.
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> Reviewing fieldwork experiences;
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> Usefulness of PV in participants’ own work.
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> Action planning;
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> Evaluation of training.
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> Timings: (A detailed timetable will be provided in advance of the  
> training)
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> Mon, Tues & Thus: 10am – 5.30pm,. Wed: 9am – 5pm community placements.  
> Fri: negotiable 9am or 10 am start.
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> Course Participants:
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> The training is designed for a maximum of 12 participants. No previous  
> video experience is required but experience in the use of  
> participatory methods (for example, PRA/PLA/Reflect) and good  
> facilitation skills are helpful.
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> Venue:
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> Newcastle, UK
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> Accommodation:
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> This is the responsibility of the participants; we can provide a list  
> of different options to suit various budgets.
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> Cost: £425 – a limited number of concessionary places are also  
> available.
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> The fee includes a copy of the book and CD Rom “Insights into  
> Participatory Video”, lunches (except Wednesday during community  
> placement), morning and afternoon coffee and tea breaks. A DVD of all  
> the work carried out during the community placements will also be sent  
> out to each participant after the training for no additional charge.
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> Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please  
> book early. You can simply fill out the booking form via the download  
> link and either return it as an email attachment or post it to the  
> address at the bottom of the form.  Alternatively, please email PEANuT  
> ([log in to unmask]) expressing an interest in the course,  
> and you will be sent a booking form as an email attachment.  Again,  
> simply fill out the form and return either as an attachment or post it  
> to the address at the bottom of the form.
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> Bookings will only be confirmed upon receipt of a completed booking  
> form - we do not take telephone bookings. Please note - unless we are  
> able to fill your place, cancellations within 4 weeks of the course  
> running will only receive 50% reimbursement of fees, and no  
> reimbursement will be made with under 1 week to go.
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> Mywalks - www.northumbria.ac.uk/mywalks
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> PEANuT (Participatory Evaluation and Appraisal in Newcastle upon Tyne)  
> - http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/peanut
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> Mapping Tranquillity - http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/tranquillity
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> Exploring solutions to 'graffiti' in Newcastle upon Tyne -  
> http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/sas/sas_research/pa/consultres/ 
> graffiti/
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> 'Local to me': Advancing Financial Inclusion in Newcastle upon Tyne -  
> http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/sas/sas_research/pa/consultres/ 
> local/?view=Standard
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> Participatory Geographies Working Group of the RGS/IBG (PyGyWG)-  
> http://www.pygywg.org
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> Geo-publishing.org - http://www.may.ie/nirsa/geo-pub/geo-pub.html
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> Radical Theory/Critical Praxis: Making a Difference Beyond the Academy?
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> http://www.praxis-epress.org/availablebooks/ 
> radicaltheorycriticalpraxis.html
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> The Academics Guide to Publishing -  
> http://www.sagepub.co.uk/booksProdDesc.nav? 
> prodId=Book226599&currTree=Subjects&level1=P00OR http:// 
> www.amazon.com/Academics-Guide-Publishing-Rob-Kitchin/dp/1412900832
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