Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Symposium On Searching The New Forms And Methodologies In Academic Studies/Publishing, 18 - 20 Ekim 2023, ss.22
The purpose of this study is to question the relationship between videoessays and "knowledge." The flexibility of the essay as a form in its oscillations between art, science, and philosophy offers a critical path for us to think about the relationship of videoessays with knowledge. Unlike the representational thought tradition, the essayist approach is oriented towards relationality rather than defining the essence of something. It affirms and maintains the motivation to ask more questions during the evolving process of understanding a concept. The essayist does not conceal subjectivity; in fact, this is what makes the essay valuable. While the scientific tradition advances the discussion based on two criteria, objectivity and the representation of reality, the essayist, on the other hand, embraces subjectivity and is not concerned with representing reality. Often, it starts its work by acknowledging that reality is already fragmented due to the nature of its subject. Defining a problem solely through its solution is like comprehending it through fixed identities. However, a problem, an encountering zone, or a creative relationality can also be considered. Thus, the videoessayist must not pursue a "scientifically" meaningful solution. Their questions are: "What can I do with the materials?" or "How can I establish a creative relationality?" Therefore, the videoessay is a field of forces that disrupt the rigid pathways of thought action. It is necessary to establish the relationship between videoessays and knowledge based on "non-representational" rather than "representational” thinking to grasp the potential of such forces. Establishing such a relationship will demonstrate that the videoessay is not just a visual form or an illustration but also a new way of thinking. As a result, it will show that it deserves its rightful place within the boundaries of academia.