COLLABORATION 02
Transformative Art Survey
The survey, titled “Transformative Art?”, was designed by Anisha Gupta Müller and explored the potential of art to drive societal and individual transformation. It examined the role of dominant art institutions, the influence of prominent artists, and the distinction between institutionalized art and community-based art. The survey also delved into the personal impact of art, its accessibility, and how social constructs like gender, race, class, and ethnicity affect or do not affect our responses to art.
In a creative approach, the questionnaire also aimed to play with the very framework of surveys and question the nature of data accumulation. Some of the questions were intentionally provocative and showed bias in their phrasing, highlighting the subjectivity of the researcher and limitations of scientific methods, which are always present in research processes.
Conducted online via SurveyMonkey, the survey gathered responses from 19 participants, including political artists, educators, and activists. It consisted of 10 questions, with respondents spending an average of 35 minutes completing it.
COLLABORATION 03
Class Survey
This survey was conducted to evaluate students‘ impressions about digital media before and after their courses. A total of 45 students participated, answering questions about their confidence in programming, the perceived relevance of digital skills, and how course content and teaching approaches influenced their learning. The survey also examined the impact of diversity, representation, and personal experiences on their development in this field.
The survey was designed specifically for students in Christine Goutrié’s classes, with the findings later shared with researchers at Humboldt University for analysis of trends and conclusions.