Create a feature story with photos (800 words and at least 3 photos) and a short video (2 min). You will also need to submit some planning material.
To support this assignment, we will be learning skills in feature story writing for the web, basic photo editing, and introductory skills in video storytelling.
You will develop some skills in multi-media production, including storyboarding, audio, image use, visual literacy, and video production and editing.
What is the topic?
Select a business in Kamloops OR a type of activity/tourism industry popular in Kamloops (such as wine tours, hiking, mountain biking, sports tournaments, skiing, etc.).
Your task is to promote your business or activity to a general audience through the media. You want people to know why they should come to Kamloops for this particular business or activity. What’s special, unique and interesting about your business/activity? What will visitors get to experience? Who will really enjoy this?
Imagine that your Story and your Video will be published on the web by Tourism Kamloops. They might be published, for example, on a national newspaper’s website or even just on the Tourism Kamloops website for all to see!
What are the details?
A) Feature Story with Photos
Your story should tell a story and, in the process, promote your chosen topic. It’s not enough to just write information about your topic (like a guidebook). This time, you need to find a unique story or angle to focus on. You might base this on your own experiences and/or on interviews as well as any other research you might do. If you quote information from others, be sure to quote it accurately and include a reference or link.
Support your story with at least 3 photos. You must take these photos yourself! You can be creative in how you connect the photos to the story; they can illustrate points that you are making, add additional information or simply set the tone. It’s up to you.
Skills include: professional writing, writing for the web, and effective photo editing.
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