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1.2 Reading Projects: Unit 1

Choice 3: Destination Your Town

After watching and reflecting on a few "Destination BC" videos, make a "Destination Your Town" video. This does not need to be really long. Capturing good video and editing video takes a long time. Many of the "Destination BC" videos are 1:00 - 2:00 minutes. 

From the link below, suggested examples that show a strong connection to place include:

  • Telegraph Cove on BCs Vancouver Island
  • Ranching at Watch Lake BC
  • Fort Nelson BC
  • Music Meets Nature in Kamloops BC

But you can watch any that interest you. 

ONLINE SAFTEY TIPS:

Remember, when working online, if you come to anything inappropriate, close the window and let your home facilitator know. 

Also, on youtube or any website, don't click on adds.

At the point of writing this, Destination BC was an appropriate channel. 

Here is the link to the DESTINATION BC youtube channel:

Destination_BC

After you've watched a few, think of how you could show one - three special things about your town or you can zoom in one one special location, even in or around your house. Using a smart phone or camera, take some images and videos you can include in a video. You may decide to record your speaking after you have collected bits and pieces, or you may make a script to follow while on location.

Put together a one to two minute video. If you have help or can figure out how to use a movie editing software or app, you can add an introduction (title, actors) at the beginning and credits at the end. 

Marks:

Ideas and Content: Choose strong video / photo clips that show what gives you a strong sense of place. 

Word Choice: Use sensory details (sight, smell, taste, texture, and sound) and includes some figurative language.  

Organization: Thought and planning is clear. Images and video are thoughtfully organized, possible spatially or chronologically if it suits presentation. 

Audio: Clear speaking. Good expression. Voice matches mood.