1.
Introduction
2.
Method & Objectives
3.
Translators
4.
Tools
Sheets: Materials & Outcomes
a.
Eco-calendar
b.
Photo-story
c.
Video-messages
d.
Free-wall
1.
Introduction
These page gives an overview of the method of Participatory Media for (positive) Development
(PM4D).
Inspired in Participatory Video processes, PM4D extends deeper into the strengthening of communication capacities and adoption of group decision-making. The method
uses co-creation processes for storytelling and communication of messages using
media tools, such as photography, audio, and video.
2.
Method
& Objectives
PM4D incorporates
story-telling and communication skills with group decision-making for
portraying the community’s understanding of reality, their vision, needs and hopes. As a
co-creation process of what’s there to come.
The objective is to
facilitate a four-day process stimulating participants to interact and make
decisions about their different perspectives and common stories. Foreseeing, an adoption
of media tools for improved communication within and between communities and among all levels of the eco-sociological system.
The four days
are organised as below.
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Day/Time
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Morning
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Eco-calendar
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Video-message
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Video-message
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Video-message
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Afternoon
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Photo-story
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Video-message
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Video-message
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Free-wall
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Evening
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Screening
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3.
Translators
Translators receive a
chapter of its own because the appointment of human resources specifically for
translation, with careful selection of people with willingness to stay throughout the whole process and keep
his/hers objectivity, is crucial for smooth and successful facilitation.
4.
Tools
Sheets: Materials & Outcomes
Next are presented the
tools used in PM4D interventions.
a)
Eco-calendar
Objective:
Co-create the ecological
calendar to gain perspective over a year and a day of life, for awareness of
diversity and agreement on the ground rules for group work.
Materials:
Flip-chart, markers, tape,
color pens, (bigger boards/papers), participant’s fiche, Eco-calendar Board
and Map Board.
Duration:
10.30 – 12.30 Morning - 2 hrs
with introduction and break
Steps:
With the whole group, ice-break
game for group ground rules – co-creation, communication channels.Discuss andagree
on time for lunch, diner, festivities, markets, fishing, variety of
occupations and harvests along the year, etc. Reach consensus over final
calendar.
Outcomes:
A map of the yearly and daily
rhythms, and the participants’ agreement on the ground rules for group work.
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b)
Photo-story-telling
Objective:
In sub-groups, co-create a
story for local contextualization (choose between: tradition, news, event, myths,
diversity, places, personalities, animals, plants, tales) with photos and
recorded voice over, to share the different perspectives.
Materials:
Photographic camera, Laptop
with cable and memory, Projector, Speakers, Flip-chart, markers, tape, color pens,
participant’s fiche. Map Board and Photo Board.
Duration:
14.00 – 17.00 - Afternoon, 3
hrs after lunch
Steps:
Group gathers to see Photo
Board (angles, perspectives), photo camera is explained and passed on, with learn/teach
flow.In sub-groups of 4-6 participants get paper sheet and marker, to make the
story-board. Then take 12 photos, open in laptop and select 6 photos, add to windows
movie maker with zoom/pan effect, add title and credits, record the audio of presentation
to the group, and add to the file. Finish with evening open screening of the
stories.
Outcomes:
A set of audiovisual stories
(videos), strengthened group-decision, and communication.
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c)
Video-messages
Objective:
Communicate messages to share
experiences, and learn a new tool. Work together to have everyone’s voices
heard and achieve results.
Materials:
Video camera, microphone,
headphones, laptop with editing software, flip-chart and markers for
storyboard, Video Tool Board, Participant’s fiche.
Duration:
3 days
Steps:
Games
Story-board development
Film (scenes and cutaways)
Edit
Screening
Outcomes:
A set of video-messages from
the local community. Empowerment of participants through achievement and
exposure of being heard.
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Objective:
Use the democracy wall tool to
have a constant platform for communication during the PM4D.
Materials:
Flip-chart, markers,
metacards/post-its, envelopes, participant’s fiche.
Duration:
Total 1 h 25 m (15 min. + 30
min. + 40 min)
Day
1; 14.00 – 14.15
Day 2; 9.00 – 9.30
Last day; 16.20 – 17.00
Steps:
Explain and expose the tags: I
discovered, I noticed, I felt, I learned, I suggest – keeping board/flip-chart
sheets always available, two morning reading rounds (introduction and
monitoring), final evening plenary with ranking of activity graph (evaluation).
Outcomes:
Information for monitoring and
evaluation, and safe space for discussion and reflection.
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