Introduction

For over a century, researchers and clinicians have been interested in using drawings to understand bodily experience. Some of the best known are: Goodenough's drawing of the man (1926) and Palmer's pain charts (1949). Today, there has been a renewal of these techniques through a range of visual materials (Leavy, 2018; Rose, 2014, 2016): creation of new tools such as the Body Awareness Chart (ABC) (Danner et al., 2017) or contemporary adaptation of pain charts (Bernhoff et al. 2016). Thus, drawing still aims to show what cannot always be said or written.

In the literature, McCarthy and Muthuri (2018) identify the potential of drawings as a participatory research method. They contribute to meaningful participation by focusing on 'individuals' feelings and opinions about sensitive topics' (p.158). As such, these methods allow for the generation of visual data in support of participants' discourse, whilst also diversifying the analytic m aterial for researchers (Leavy, 2018; Rose, 2014, 2016). These methods also facilitate access to knowledge and experience that are sometimes difficult to express (Leavy, 2018; Toraldo, Islam, and Mangia 2018).

Produced in the first person, the drawings shows the interaction between the living and the lived body (Andrieu, 2018, 2023). This living activity (Gusdorf, 157) is expressed in a tacit way in the form of inner feelings and emotions. It bears the traces of past experiences, wounds and traumas. Through these drawings, the involuntary outpourings of these internal, sensitive and intimate activities take shape in colours, lines and silhouettes. This production translates perception in a new way. It becomes an opportunity to (re)discover one's own body.

 In the 21st century, what are the uses of consciousness drawing?

 Focusing on these different uses of and approaches, this international symposium will be divided into two major conferences about awareness drawings:

1.Awareness drawing methods and pedagogies

Paris (France), 13 February 2025, UFR Staps of the Université Paris Cité

2.Emersive awareness and theory of the body

Kyoto (Japan), 31 July 2025, Doshisha University

AWARENESS DRAWING - METHODS AND PEDAGOGIES

Paris (France), 13-14 February 2025

UFR Staps of the Université Paris Cité, 1 rue lacretelle, 75015  PARIS

Organisation committee:

Marie Agostinucci (Université de Strasbourg), agostinucci@unistra.fr

Lisa Lefèvre (HEP, Vaud), lisa.lefevre@hepl.ch

Bernard Andrieu (Université Paris Cité) bernard.andrieu@u-paris.fr

The aim of the first conference will be to explore the role of drawing as a methodological tool for research, clinical practice and teaching. We will discuss the use of drawing through the prism of different disciplines, from medicine to humanities, social sciences and art. Several approaches are suggested:

 1. Drawing for understanding bodily experience: How does drawing help to understand this intimate, invisible experience? What are its limitations? Proposals may include detailed methodological comparisons and discussion of the strengths and limitations of different approaches and tools.

 2. Educational drawing: drawing is not always used for assessment purposes, but sometimes to support learning or therapeutic practices (for example, through a portfolio or logbook). In this case, how can drawing support learning? Contributions will provide practical insights into the use of drawing in different contexts.

3. Drawing in research design: How do visual methods shape research findings? What are the methodological principles for collecting and analysing these data (according to the public, practices and position of the researcher)?  Participants are encouraged to present case studies that illustrate how drawings have shaped the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. Contributions detailing coding criteria, justifications for methodological choices and necessary adaptations according to research contexts are welcome.

4. Ethical and relational challenges: What are the ethical, methodological and relational challenges in the use of consciousness drawings? Intimate and traumatic experiences are sometimes shared by participants. How should the relationship between the researcher/clinician/trainer and the participant/patient/learner be framed? How can we ensure confidentiality of such data? When interpreting these data, what precautions should be taken? Contributions may address the ethical issues involved in the production and processing of this sensitive information.

 We warmly invite researchers from all disciplines to submit their proposals, whether they consist of research findings, theoretical reflections, or experiential feedback. Proposals may be submitted in either English or French, and should include an abstract of no more than 200 words. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2024. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the organizing team.