TOURISM 11 COURSE PROJECT

BECOME A VIDEO TOURIST!

An Aspect of TourismAn Aspect of Tourism

• Choose an aspect of tourism from the list on the next page.

• Investigate the parameters of that aspect to determine the content of your video.

• Decide on the video software you will use to produce the video.

• This project is done in pairs so choose a good partner!

Aspects to Choose!Aspects to Choose!

• The industries of the tourism sector• An occupation in a particular industry• A study of ecotourism • The stages of tourism development• A particular tourism sector overview• A specific site, area, hotel, restaurant, etc.• An overview of a cultural aspect of tourism• A specific event or conference

Video SoftwareVideo Software

• iMovie (Mac)

• Movie Maker (PC)

• Movie Works (Mac & PC)

• Pinnacle (PC)

• iPhoto (Mac)

• Photoshop (Mac)

• Others?

Your Goals!Your Goals!

• To display the concept(s) in a visual and entertaining manner.

• To cover the concept in some depth• Let the technology be the “tool” but not the

driving force behind the project. Let the concept direct the outcome of the project.

• The length of your project should be under five (5) minutes.

• Have fun with it - make it entertaining!

Some LogisticsSome Logistics

• Where do you find digital cameras and video cameras?

• What software will you use and will you be developing the project at home or school?

• Have you designated duties so that all tasks will get done (on time)?

• Have you done the preliminary work before you start gathering digital pictures and/or video?

Some Useful ResourcesSome Useful Resources

• Curriculum Outcomes (pdf)

• Storyboard for video production

• Some Internet links with tutorials on specific software:

- Atomic Learning (many tutorials)

- Apple iMovie tutorial

- Movie Maker Tutorial

• Pinnacle Tutorial (pdf)

• MovieWorks Tutorial Materials

• Project Description (pdf)

• Project Rubric (pdf)

• Movie Ingredients (pdf)

Two Example VideosTwo Example Videos

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Enjoy your trip as a video tourist!