TOUR8115 Essentials of Interpretation

2012

4.5

1 x 3-day intensive workshop per semester
1 x 4-hour field trip per semester

1 Admission into GCTRTR-Graduate Certificate in Tourism
1a Admission into GCTRFE-Graduate Certificate in Tourism (Festival & Event Design & Mgmt)
1b Admission into GDPTRTR-Graduate Diploma in Tourism
1c Admission into GDPTRFE-Graduate Diploma in Tourism (Festival & Event Design & Mgmt)
1d Admission into MTRTR-Master of Tourism
1e Admission into MTRFE-Master of Tourism (Festival and Event Design and Management)
1f Admission into GCARCH-Graduate Certificate in Archaeology
1g Admission into GCCHM-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management
1h Admission into GDPAHM-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management
1i Admission into MAHM-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management
1j Admission into GDPMA-Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology
1k Admission into MMARCH-Master of Maritime Archaeology
1l Admission into GCSM-Graduate Certificate in Screen and Media Production
1m Admission into GDPSM-Graduate Diploma in Screen and Media Production
1n Admission into MSM-Master of Screen and Media Production
1o Admission into MBAATR-Master of Business Administration (Advanced) (Tourism)
1p Admission into MAHMA-Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management [1.5 years]
1q Admission into MTR-Master of Tourism
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p or 1q))

TOUR8201 has been successfully completed

This topic aims to:

• introduce the basic principles of interpretation

• provide an understanding of the need to be effective story-tellers or interpreters

• provide the knowledge and resources to develop effective interpretation skills

• assist in preparing for presentation in a public forum

• further develop critical analysis, research and report writing skills in the course of producing assignments

• develop skills to assess the value and use of basic interpretation in a range of natural and cultural environments

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• define interpretation

• identify why interpretation is an effective means of communication (create awareness, personalise the experience, allows you to be organised)

• demonstrate an understanding of the concept of who the interpretation is for (market, organisation)

• develop a simple theme from a topic and deliver it as a structured thematic application with an identifiable take home message

• assess the effectiveness and success of the interpretation