What is consent? How do you work in an environment built on the principle of informed consent, with a subject unable to give consent?
1. Introduction to consent
What is the foundational idea of ethical practice for makers?
Professor Pratap Rughani, Associate Dean of Research, University of the Arts London Video: 23 seconds. Transcript
Research, production ethics and trust
Dr Anna Claydon, University of Leicester and Professor Pratap Rughani, University of the Arts London Audio: 2 minutes 30 seconds. Transcript
Can consent can be given in ways other than language?
Dr Anna Claydon, University of Leicester Audio: 49 seconds. Transcript
When consent becomes assent and dissent
Professor Pratap Rughani, University of the Arts London Audio: 2 minutes 17 seconds. Transcript
Consent as acceptance and interest
Dr Anna Claydon, University of Leicester & Professor Pratap Rughani, University of the Arts London Audio: 2 minutes. Transcript
Raising questions
Dr Tiffany Fairey, Kings College London & founder of Photovoice Video: 38 seconds. Transcript
How do you approach informed consent?
Simon Willmoth, University of the Arts London. Video: 14 seconds. Transcript
2. Working with vulnerable people
How does informed consent operate with a vulnerable contributor?
Dr Alison Clark, University College London, Thomas Coram Research Unit Video: 1 minute 6 seconds. Transcript
How does a vulnerable contributor show they want to participate?
Deirdre Boyle, Associate Professor of Media Studies, the New School in N.Y. Video: 30 seconds. Transcript
What should I do before I start working with a vulnerable group?
Professor Dorit Naaman, Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada Video: 46 seconds. Transcript
How do you negotiate consent with a contributor unable to give consent verbally?
Dr Anna Claydon, University of Leicester, Professor Pratap Rughani, University of the Arts London, Professor Brian Winston, University of Lincoln Video: 42 seconds. Transcript
How can I tell if the contributor agreed to appear in the film?
Deirdre Boyle, Associate Professor of Media Studies, the New School, N.Y. Video: 42 seconds. Transcript
Consent and relationships with a vulnerable contributor and family
MA Documentary Film @LCC student Ebenezer E. Apea in conversation with Professor Pratap Rughani. Video: 4:15 Transcript
3. Guidance for working with vulnerable contributors
Consent, beyond the consent form
Professor Pratap Rughani, Associate Dean of Research, University of the Arts London Video: 1 minute 22 seconds. Transcript
Being guided by contributors’ responses
Dr Alison Clark, University College London, Thomas Coram Research Unit Video: 41 seconds. Transcript
4. Related material
Does consent change when contributors tell you more?
MA Documentary Film @LCC student Ellie Wainwright in conversation with Professor Pratap Rughani. Video: 4 minutes 48 seconds. Transcript
